Curriculum
Rationale
In this section, you will find information about the curriculum at Our Lady of Lourdes including:
- the content of the curriculum we follow in each academic year for every subject
- the names of the phonics and reading schemes we are using in KS1
- how to find out more about the curriculum we follow
At Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School, we deliver a knowledge rich curriculum underpinned within a carefully planned and sequenced framework to enable cumulative knowledge, and effective learning. The curriculum is rooted in a strong belief of inclusion and equality for all pupils therefore the approach is successfully designed to be ambitious whilst simultaneously ensuring that pupils with SEND and disadvantaged groups are able to access the same curriculum, apply what they know and can do with increasing fluency. We want our pupils to gain confidence in learning and thereby rise above any barriers to successful learning.
Our curriculum ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum (Years 1-6) and Foundation Stage Early Years Curriculum (Nursery and Reception Children). We fully embrace the higher expectations set out in both curricula and teachers carefully plan lessons and learning objectives to provide a sound progression of learning. Teachers are passionate about their individual curriculum area and set out to lead others on our team by providing up to date information, resources and CPD. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and offers a wide range of curricular activities involving visits out of school and visitors to school to enhance learning and extend pupils’ cultural capital.