Our Curriculum
At Gorse Covert Primary School, our curriculum is everything we plan and provide to help children learn, grow and thrive. It includes the taught National Curriculum, enrichment opportunities, extra-curricular activities and the everyday experiences that shape how children learn to behave, treat others and see themselves.
Our curriculum is rooted in our shared values:
Be Kind. Be Proud. Belong Together. Be Brave.
These values are not taught in isolation — they are lived, modelled and revisited across lessons, assemblies, relationships and routines. They shape how children learn, how adults teach and how our school community works together.
What We Aim to Achieve
Through our curriculum, we aim to develop children who:
- Are kind – showing empathy, respect and care for others
- Are proud – of their effort, achievements and progress
- Belong together – feeling safe, valued and included in our school community
- Are brave – confident to try new things, take risks in learning and face challenges positively
We want every child to leave Gorse Covert able to say:
“I was kind. I am proud of who I am and what I can do. I know I belong, and I am ready to face new challenges.”
A Broad, Balanced and Inclusive Curriculum
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets and exceeds the requirements of the National Curriculum. All subjects are carefully planned so that knowledge and skills build progressively over time, enabling children to achieve their full potential.
Learning is designed to be stimulating, engaging and accessible, supporting different learning styles and the needs of all pupils. We want children to enjoy learning, take pride in their work and develop independence and resilience.
Personal Development, SMSC and British Values
Personal development is woven throughout our curriculum. Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural (SMSC) education underpins everything we do and supports children to develop strong values, self-awareness and respect for others.
We actively promote the fundamental British values of:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
These are explored through lessons, discussions, assemblies and real-life experiences that help children understand their role in modern Britain.
Curriculum Organisation
Where classes are mixed-age (such as in our designated provision), curriculum planning ensures full coverage of all subject content over time, with careful sequencing to avoid repetition and ensure progression. Subject overviews for each year group can be found on the individual subject pages.
Partnership and Community
We believe children learn best when school, families and the wider community work together. We value strong partnerships with parents and carers and provide opportunities to learn more about our curriculum through workshops and school events.
We also maintain close links with our local community, encouraging children to understand their place within it and to contribute positively.
Equality, Inclusion and SEND
We are committed to an inclusive curriculum where every child feels they belong and can succeed. We fully comply with the Equality Act 2010 and actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported through appropriate adaptations, resources and specialist provision. Further information can be found in our SEND Policy and SEND Information Report.
Find Out More
If you would like to know more about our curriculum, please contact the school office to arrange a meeting with the Headteacher. Parents and carers can also learn more by attending our regular curriculum workshops.