Our Progressive Curriculum at Perton First School

At Perton First School, we are incredibly proud of our progressive curriculum, designed to inspire and challenge every child from Nursery right through to Year 4. We believe in providing a rich, relevant, and engaging learning journey that prepares our children not just for the next stage of their education, but for success in their lives.

Expert Leadership and Continuous Improvement:

Our dedicated subject leaders are at the heart of our curriculum's strength. They take immense pride in staying up-to-date with the latest developments and best practices in their respective subjects. Through regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions, our staff consistently share innovative teaching methods and collaborate to ensure the highest quality of education across the school. Our subject leaders have a deep understanding of how learning progresses in their areas, ensuring a seamless and coherent journey for every child from their very first day in Nursery to their final year with us in Year 4.

Building on Strong Foundations:

Our curriculum is firmly rooted in established frameworks:

• For our youngest learners in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we follow the Development Matters guidance, fostering curiosity, exploration, and foundational skills.

• Throughout the school, our curriculum aligns with the National Curriculum, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all essential subjects and knowledge.

A Curriculum Tailored to Our Children:

What truly makes our curriculum special is how we embellish these frameworks. We carefully consider:

• Our School Context: We integrate learning experiences that are relevant to our local community and environment, making education meaningful and tangible.

• The Time and Place We're In: We ensure our curriculum reflects current events, societal changes, and the world our children are growing up in, helping them understand their place in it.

• What Children Need to Know to Be Successful in Their Lives: Beyond academic knowledge, we focus on developing essential life skills, positivity, kindness and respect and the ability to proud of their achievements, empowering our students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

This thoughtful approach ensures that our curriculum is not just about what children learn, but how they learn, why it matters, and how it connects to their future. We are committed to nurturing well-rounded, confident, and capable individuals ready to embrace new challenges.

In the documents below, you can see how our children learn important knowledge and skills step-by-step. We have mapped out the components needed to learn, understand and master composite knowledge.