Our Curriculum - At a Glance
At Marwood Primary School, our curriculum is rooted in our vision of growing learners and shaping futures. We offer a broad, balanced and carefully planned curriculum that supports every child to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Our curriculum is designed to:
- build secure knowledge and skills over time
- encourage curiosity, confidence and creativity
- support pupils to develop strong learning habits through learning to learn
- nurture children to show respectful consideration for others
- enable all pupils to achieve ambitious progress and be well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life beyond school
Through this, we aim to develop confident, capable learners who understand how to improve, take pride in their achievements, and contribute positively to their community.
Learning is organised into four curriculum areas, enabling children to make meaningful connections across subjects while still developing strong understanding in each individual discipline.
How Our Curriculum is Organised
We group subjects into four themed areas to help pupils see how learning connects.
🔬 STEM
Science, Maths, Computing and Design Technology
Children develop problem‑solving, logical thinking and curiosity through practical learning and investigation. They learn how maths, science and technology help us understand and shape the world.
🎨 The Arts
English, Reading, Writing, Oracy, Art, Music and Languages
Strong communication is at the heart of learning. We support children to become confident readers, writers and speakers, while developing creativity, expression and cultural awareness through the arts and languages.
🌍 Humanities
History, Geography and Religious Education
Children learn about the past, the present and the wider world. They develop understanding of different places, cultures, beliefs and viewpoints, helping them grow into thoughtful and informed citizens.
🏃 Physical & Social Development
PSHE, Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) and Physical Education
Personal development is central at Marwood. Children learn how to look after their physical and mental health, build positive relationships and develop confidence, teamwork and resilience.
What This Means for Your Child
✔ A curriculum that builds knowledge step‑by‑step
✔ Teaching that is clear, structured and supportive
✔ Opportunities to be creative, active and curious
✔ A strong focus on wellbeing and personal growth
✔ Learning that prepares children for secondary school and beyond
Want to Find Out More?
We know that curriculum and assessment can sometimes feel complex, so we have created a clear and simple guide for parents and carers which explains how everything fits together across the school.
Parent Guide: Understanding Curriculum and Assessment at Marwood
This booklet explains:
- how our curriculum is organised across the four subject areas
- how children learn and build knowledge over time
- how teachers assess progress and identify next steps
- what key assessment terms mean
- how we support children, including those who need additional help
- how you can support your child at home
parent booklet curriculum and assessment.pdf
Curriculum toolkits
To help parents understand what and how children learn at Marwood, each subject has its own Curriculum Toolkit. These are now organised below within each of our four curriculum areas:
- STEM
- The Arts
- Humanities
- Physical and Social Development
Each toolkit provides a clear overview of the subject, including:
- What children learn
- How learning builds as children move through the school
- How teaching supports all learners, including those who need additional support
- How knowledge, skills and vocabulary are developed over time
You can explore each subject in more detail by selecting the Curriculum Toolkits below, organised by our four curriculum areas.
STEM
In STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), children develop logical thinking, problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of the world around them. The Curriculum Toolkits below outline how knowledge and skills build progressively within each subject.
The Arts
The Arts play an important role in creativity and self-expression at Marwood. These Curriculum Toolkits show how children develop their artistic skills, confidence and appreciation of creative work over time.
Through Humanities, children explore the past, understand the present and develop a sense of place in the wider world. The Curriculum Toolkits below explain how knowledge and enquiry skills are carefully built across the school.
Physical and Social Development
This area supports children’s physical health, emotional wellbeing and understanding of relationships. The Curriculum Toolkits outline how we help children grow into confident, respectful and healthy individuals.
If you would like to find out more about any subject, please speak to a member of staff — we are always happy to share more about your child’s learning.