Curriculum
Curriculum Overview 2026 - 2027
SCHOOL VALUES | S | T | A | R | F | I | S | H |
Succeed Together | Tolerance | Aspiration | Resilience | Friendship | Independence | Stay safe | Happy |
Curriculum Principles in Action
At Taylor Road Primary School, our curriculum principles are lived out through careful sequencing, clarity of purpose, and rich, meaningful learning experiences. We are explicit about what pupils should know, remember and be able to do at each stage, and we design learning so that knowledge builds progressively over time. Our curriculum balances depth and breadth, ensuring pupils revisit key concepts in increasingly complex ways while making meaningful connections across subjects. Inclusive, high‑quality practice underpins teaching so all pupils, including those with SEND and those learning English as an additional language, can access the same ambitious curriculum. Through this, pupils develop strong subject understanding, cultural awareness, and the personal qualities needed to thrive in their community and in the wider world.
TEN PRINCIPLES FOR EXCELLENT TEACHING | Daily review of learning | Present new learning in small, coherent steps | Ask key questions | Provide explicitly clear and excellent examples/ model | Guide children’s practice | Systematically check children’s understanding | Obtain a high success rate | Provide adaption & scaffolds for all activities for pupils, as appropriate | Provide opportunity for independent practice | Review learning daily/weekly/ monthly |
TERMLY FIVE TO THRIVE | 1. Planned opportunity for parental engagement | 2. An active and physical experience | 3. A memorable experience | 4. A high-quality stimulating book | 5. Interesting & purposeful learning environment |