the Curriculum 

At Hughenden Primary School, we are ambitious for every child. We believe that all pupils can succeed and flourish through a curriculum that is engaging, inclusive and carefully sequenced. Our aim is that every child leaves Year 6 with the knowledge, skills, confidence and character needed to thrive at secondary school and beyond.

Rooted in our values and driven by high expectations, our curriculum is designed to nurture curious minds, foster a love of learning and enable every child to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point.

If you would like further information about our curriculum, please contact the school office. Further information can also be found throughout this website and on the subject-specific curriculum pages.

Our Curriculum

At Hughenden Primary School, we follow the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. Children are taught in year groups and benefit from high-quality teaching across all subjects.

The National Curriculum includes the core subjects of:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science

and the foundation subjects of:

• Art and Design
• Computing
• Design and Technology
• Geography
• History
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Music
• Physical Education

Learning is carefully planned to build knowledge and skills over time, ensuring children make strong progress throughout their primary education. Teachers continually assess learning to identify strengths, address misconceptions and ensure all pupils are appropriately supported and challenged.

National Assessments

Pupils take part in a number of statutory assessments during their time at primary school:

• Reception children are assessed against the Early Learning Goals.
• Year 1 pupils complete the Phonics Screening Check.
• Year 4 pupils complete the Multiplication Tables Check.
• Year 6 pupils undertake the Key Stage 2 SATs assessments.

Alongside these national assessments, teacher assessment provides a comprehensive picture of each child's attainment, progress and development throughout the year.

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Curriculum Intent

At Hughenden Primary School, we are committed to providing a curriculum that is nurturing, ambitious and connected.

Our curriculum is built upon our C.H.E.E.R. values:

Cooperation, Honesty, Enthusiasm, Empathy and Respect

These values underpin every aspect of school life and help us develop children who are not only successful learners but also responsible, respectful and confident citizens.

We believe that children learn best when they can make meaningful connections between different areas of knowledge. Our curriculum therefore combines strong subject-specific teaching with purposeful opportunities for cross-curricular learning, helping pupils to understand how their learning relates to the wider world.

Our curriculum is designed to:

• Develop secure knowledge and skills across all subjects.
• Promote high achievement for every child.
• Foster creativity, curiosity and resilience.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging.
• Build understanding of local, national and global communities.
• Develop environmental responsibility and sustainability awareness.
• Prepare children for the next stage of their education and future life opportunities.

We work closely with families, local organisations and the wider community to enrich learning experiences and ensure our curriculum remains relevant, engaging and meaningful. Together, we strive to nurture minds and empower lives.

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Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is carefully planned to ensure progression from the Early Years through to the end of Key Stage 2.

Learning is organised through clear long-term plans that identify the essential knowledge, vocabulary and skills pupils need to acquire in each subject. Subject leaders work collaboratively with teachers to ensure progression builds year upon year and that learning is appropriately sequenced across all phases of the school.

Teachers use their professional expertise to adapt learning to meet the needs of their classes while maintaining consistently high expectations for all pupils. Lessons are designed to:

• Build on prior learning.
• Deepen understanding over time.
• Develop and apply subject-specific vocabulary.
• Challenge pupils to think critically and creatively.
• Make meaningful links across subjects where appropriate.
• Promote independence and resilience.

We enhance classroom learning through:

• Educational visits and residential experiences.
• Visiting speakers and experts.
• Community projects and partnerships.
• Outdoor learning opportunities.
• Cultural and enrichment activities.

These experiences broaden horizons, enrich understanding and help pupils develop empathy, confidence and a sense of belonging within an increasingly diverse world.

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Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is evident in the knowledge, skills, attitudes and achievements of our pupils.

Children at Hughenden:

• Make strong progress from their starting points.
• Develop secure subject knowledge and understanding.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
• Embody our C.H.E.E.R. values in school and beyond.
• Grow into confident, respectful and responsible members of the community.
• Are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

The effectiveness of our curriculum is monitored through:

• Ongoing teacher assessment.
• Pupil voice and learner feedback.
• Learning walks and lesson visits.
• Work scrutiny and curriculum reviews.
• Subject leader monitoring.
• Assessment and progress data.
• Governor monitoring and challenge.

School leaders, subject leaders and governors work together to evaluate curriculum effectiveness, identify strengths and drive continuous improvement, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality educational experience.

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Curriculum Leadership

The strategic development and oversight of the curriculum is led by our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, working closely with subject leaders, staff and governors.

Our Curriculum Leader, Mrs Erica Horrocks, works alongside teaching staff to ensure that curriculum content, progression and assessment are carefully planned and consistently delivered, enabling all pupils to achieve their very best.

Planning Aids for Curriculum Subjects

Subject	Sources for Curriculum Planning
Maths	White Rose Curriculum
English	Planned sequence liked to key classroom text
Phonics	Read, Write Inc.
Science	Planned/ mapped topics supported by Oak National Academy
History/Geography	Planned/ mapped topics supported by Oak National Academy
Art & DT	Kapow
Language - French	Language Angels
Music	Planned in line with peripatetic music teacher
Physical Education	Planned in line with PE co-ordinator and outside provider
Religious Education	Kapow (aligned with Buckinghamshire agreed syllabus)
PSHE	Kapow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum Overviews

The curriculum overviews for each year group indicate the taught subjects for each term. Please follow this link to the curriculum maps.

Link:Year Group Curriculum Maps

If you required further information on our curriculum, then please contact the school office by emailing: office@hughendenprimary.co.uk

If parents/carers have any concerns over the content of the curriculum or wish to withdraw their child from any particular lesson, for example, RE, SRE or PSHE, then please do so by contacting your child's class teacher.

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National Curriculum Programmes of Study