Curriculum Overview

At Joydens Wood, our curriculum is designed to inspire, challenge and support every child. It provides a thoughtfully sequenced journey from EYFS to Year 6, building secure knowledge, essential skills and growing independence.

We aim to nurture curious, confident and articulate learners who enjoy coming to school and feel proud of their achievements. Our curriculum:

• Builds steadily on prior learning
• Encourages deep thinking, questioning and purposeful application
• Reflects our school values, community and commitment to high‑quality teaching
• Promotes diversity, equality and positive attitudes
• Ensures every child can access learning and succeed

Reading sits at the heart of our approach, supported by rich topics, purposeful lessons and high‑quality resources. Children experience a broad and balanced education designed to develop resilience, creativity and a genuine love of learning.

We are committed to supporting the whole child - academically, socially and emotionally - so every pupil grows, achieves and thrives.

Curriculum Intent

Our intent is to provide a rich, ambitious curriculum that reflects the needs of our children and community. We aim to:

• Spark curiosity, motivation and a lifelong love of learning
• Build strong, transferable knowledge and skills
• Foster resilience, independence and confidence
• Celebrate diversity and broaden children’s understanding of the wider world
• Ensure learning is meaningful, memorable and rooted in clear progression

Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is carefully structured so that new learning builds on what pupils already know. Teachers:

• Plan clear learning sequences with well‑defined expectations
• Teach purposeful, well‑structured lessons using high‑quality resources
• Revisit and strengthen prior learning to support long‑term retention
• Use assessment to guide next steps and secure strong progress
• Model rich vocabulary and embed a strong culture of reading

Worship, enrichment and personal development opportunities are woven throughout school life, supporting children’s spiritual, social, emotional and moral growth.

Curriculum Impact

We evaluate the effectiveness of our curriculum through:

• Children’s increasing independence, confidence and secure application of learning
• Ongoing teacher assessments and end‑of‑unit outcomes
• National assessments including Y1 Phonics, Y4 Multiplication Check and end‑of‑key‑stage results
• Pupils’ engagement, enjoyment and readiness for the next stage of their education

Ultimately, we want every child to leave Joydens Wood as a happy, capable and confident learner - equipped with the knowledge, skills and personal qualities they need to thrive.