Our Curriculum
Curriculum Intent
At Edward Pauling Primary School, our curriculum intent is to provide a broad, balanced, and ambitious education that nurtures every child’s potential and aligns with our core values: Resilient, Empathetic, Respectful, Independent, Courageous, and Ambitious.
Our Topic Names 2026 |
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| Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |
| Nursery |
Land of the Nursery Rhymes (Autumn One) Light & Dark(Autumn Two) |
Once Upon a Time (Spring One) Our Superheroes (Spring Two) |
In the Garden(Summer One) Go Jetters Summer Two) |
| Reception |
Everything Changes (Autumn One) Let’s Celebrate (Autumn Two) |
I Spy Back in Time (Spring One) Come Outside (Spring Two) |
Down on the Farm(Summer One) Happily Ever After(Summer Two) |
| Year One |
Amazing Me (Autumn One) Fabulous Feltham(Autumn Two) |
Toy Box (Spring One) Once Upon a Time (Spring Two) |
Explorers (Summer One) Far East (Summer Two) |
| Year Two |
Letters, Rhymes and Long Ago (Autumn One) Wild Worlds and Wonderful Places (Autumn Two) |
Up, Up and Away! (Spring One) Around the UK and Beyond (Spring Two) |
The Magic of Monarchs (Summer One) Seas, Seeds and Sunshine (Summer Two) |
| Year Three |
Journey Through Time (Autumn One) Cold Adventures(Autumn Two) |
Unlocking Ancient Egypt (Spring One) Beneath Our Feet (Spring Two) |
Invaders and Explores (Summer One) Light Up the World (Summer Two) |
| Year Four |
Burps, Bottoms and Bile (Autumn One) The Wonders of the Rainforest (Autumn Two) |
Power Up (Spring One) Journey to Jo’burg (Spring Two) |
Hola Mexico! (Summer One) From Droplets to Rivers (Summer Two) |
| Year Five |
Forces of the Vikings (Autumn One) Life Amongst the Peaks (Autumn Two) |
The Tudor Dynasty (Spring One) Life Beneath the Waves (Spring Two) |
Cosmos and Civilisation (Summer One) Desert Discoveries (Summer Two) |
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Year Six |
A World at War (Autumn One) Powering Our World (Autumn Two) |
People, Power and Change |
Empires and Evolution (Summer One) Population Detectives (Summer Two) |
Our Curriculum Intent is to:
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Ensure Progress and Depth of Knowledge
We design a curriculum that carefully sequences learning to build knowledge and skills progressively over time. Our curriculum is thoughtfully planned to break down complex concepts into manageable steps, ensuring all children, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds, can access and thrive in their learning. -
Promote High Expectations and Enjoyment
We foster a climate of high expectations where a love of learning can flourish. Our curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, inspiring children to develop a lifelong passion for learning across all subjects, including English and PE. -
Support Inclusion and Ambition for All
We are committed to an inclusive curriculum that is ambitious for every child. We regularly review and adapt our curriculum to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, ensuring that barriers to learning are identified and addressed collaboratively. This includes targeted support for children with EHCPs and those eligible for pupil premium. -
Embed Our School Values Through Learning
Our curriculum is aligned with our values, promoting resilience, empathy, respect, independence, courage, and ambition in every aspect of school life. We aim to develop well-rounded children who are prepared for the challenges of the future and contribute positively to their communities. -
Equip Staff Through Ongoing Development
We invest in the professional development of our staff, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and research-informed practises to deliver the curriculum effectively. Staff are partners in curriculum design and review, ensuring it remains relevant and responsive to our school context. -
Use Assessment to Inform and Enhance Learning
Assessment is integral to our curriculum, used not only to track progress but to inform teaching and provide timely interventions. We ensure that assessment practises are meaningful, supporting children’s learning journeys and enabling teachers to identify and address gaps promptly. -
Ensure Whole-School Coherence and Support
Our curriculum intent is supported by transparent whole-school policies that reinforce our educational aims. These policies provide consistency while allowing appropriate flexibility to meet subject-specific needs, ensuring the curriculum is delivered effectively across all year groups.