Curriculum
At Coddington C of E Primary and Nursery School we believe in developing the whole child. Through our teaching, we aim to equip children with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives and to provide them with high-quality learning experiences that lead to a consistently high level of pupil achievement. We maintain that learning should be challenging and exciting for everyone. We believe that appropriate teaching and learning experiences, embedded in high expectations, help children to lead happy and rewarding lives. This will lead to aspirations and high ambitions in their future lives.
If you would like to discuss our curriculum or would like further detail please contact the school office and ask to speak to Mrs Pell-Reynolds.
Curriculum Vision
Our curriculum is based on three key principles:
- Our curriculum is sequential and based on the information pupils should know at certain points.
- Children will know more and remember more.
- The curriculum allows pupils opportunities to model the school values and an understanding of the diverse world in which we live.
Curriculum Intent
Coddington C of E Primary School and Nursery intention is to provide a progressive, thematic, and knowledge-rich curriculum that empowers every child to grow in independence, confidence, and character. We believe education should inspire a love of learning whilst enabling all children to thrive. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, designed to nurture curiosity and creativity while ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve highly. It is underpinned by our core Christian values of Care, Community and Courage which guide us to educate the whole child – academically, socially, morally, and spiritually – so they can prosper on their chosen path.
Our curriculum encourages children to ask thoughtful questions, think critically, and challenge themselves with courage. Each termly topic is anchored by a Big Question that provokes deep thinking, analysis and reasoned justification, leading to meaningful, creative outcomes that connect learning to the wider world.
We plan carefully so pupils not only know more but remember more. Strategies are chosen to help children think conceptually and make links between ideas, enabling deeper understanding and greater progress. We are committed to inclusion and believe every child has the right to flourish. High expectations for all, regardless of background or starting point, are central: children who grasp concepts quickly are offered opportunities link and strengthen their understanding, while carefully designed scaffolds and timely interventions ensure everyone can succeed.
Beyond knowledge, we prioritise essential life skills, experiences and personal development such as motivation, resilience, collaboration, empathy, and self-belief – equipping pupils become lifelong learners ready to contribute positively to society. Enrichment is core to this, and real experiences and examples are woven in throughout the curriculum design.
We want our children to leave us with a spirit of curiosity, a love of learning, and the confidence to face the future with hope.
