Curriculum Intent

At Asquith Primary School, our vision of Care, Opportunity and Success sits at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is to ensure that every child accesses a broad, rich and ambitious curriculum and leaves Asquith with the long-term memory of essential knowledge, key skills and meaningful understanding that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and for life.

We know our children, their backgrounds, their experiences and their community. From this understanding, we have developed five curriculum drivers that shape our intent and are woven through all subjects:

Through these drivers, we intend for every child to leave Asquith equipped as a confident learner, an effective communicator, a responsible citizen, and someone who believes in their ability to succeed.

Implementation

Our curriculum combines the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum with enriching experiences designed to enable pupils to flourish. Clear, strategic planning ensures progression, coherence and adaptability to meet the needs of all learners.

Teachers plan using our curriculum drivers so that:

• Vocabulary and language development are embedded through explicit teaching, talk-rich classrooms and subject-specific terminology.
• Reading is prioritised through high-quality phonics teaching, daily reading opportunities, rich class texts and access to diverse literature in our book corners and libraries.
• Enrichment is provided through trips, visitors, outdoor learning, clubs, hooks, end of unit outcomes and practical activities that bring learning to life.
• Ambition is fostered through role models, aspirational experiences, careers links and curriculum content that celebrates success and possibility.
• Values are explicitly taught through our Responsible Behaviour Curriculum, modelled and reinforced across all subjects and school life using our token system.

Teachers use adaptive strategies to ensure all children, including those with SEND, receive the support and challenge needed to succeed. Assessment is used to inform teaching, identify gaps, and help pupils build strong, secure knowledge over time.

Further details regarding content, progression and vocabulary can be found on individual subject pages.

Impact

Through the effective delivery of a curriculum rooted in our drivers and vision, we intend that every child leaves Asquith as a:

• confident, articulate communicator with a wide vocabulary
• fluent, enthusiastic reader who enjoys reading for pleasure
• curious and motivated learner with a broad range of experiences
• ambitious individual who believes they can achieve great things
• caring and responsible citizen, living our values daily

By valuing the holistic child and providing rich learning experiences, our impact is seen in children who are:

• well-rounded
• resilient
• respectful
• ready for the next stage of their education
• prepared to contribute positively to society

We want every child to leave Asquith ready to make a meaningful difference in the world.