We know all children learn best when they feel safe and valued as individuals. This belief, alongside our relational approach underpins everything we promote in our inclusive learning environment, which is a calm and happy place to be. Our curriculum is designed to offer, as a minimum, the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum. Each subject is valued equally and taught as individual subject disciplines. Our sequential planning for learning ensures a secure body of knowledge is gained and built upon. 

What will my child be taught and when?

In the following areas you can find more detailed information showing what your child will be taught during each half term.  

The Early Years and Foundation Stage Curriculum

Unique Enrichment Offer

First Federation Trust Enrichment Offer

If a child spends their educational primary journey in one of our schools, they will have the opportunity to experience events outside of their time in the classroom. We believe in providing wider opportunities for the children in our care that complement their educational experiences.  

During their time in school, our children will have the opportunity to: 

• Perform in a setting outside of the school building 
• Participate in a musical performance 
• Participate in an art exhibition 
• Watch a musical/drama production performed by professionals  
• Participate in a sporting event held outside of the school premises 
• Perform in the local community to support an event or facility e.g. care home 
• Learn a musical instrument 
• Participate in inter-school sports events (FFT and local schools) 

Willowbank's Unique Enrichment Offer

Alongside this, Willowbank Primary School have developed its own Unique Enrichment Offer which provides enrichment opportunities as a further enhancement to the First Federation Trust's offer. This is the bespoke element of our curriculum and we have designed this in order to provide each child with an equity of experiences to draw upon and use in their learning. With this offer, we endeavour to celebrate the richness and diversity of the world, provide opportunities that enhance knowledge and understanding and inspire the minds of all children. This offer is in addition to the National Curriculum requirements.

Within our Unique Enrichment Offer, we have carefully considered the cost implications to parents and carers, and the ever-changing dynamic of the world we live in today. We have strived to design this offer so that it is accessible for all.  

We hope that every child will graduate from Willowbank having enjoyed their primary years, feeling eager to continue their learning and having enjoyed a vast range of experiences and opportunities.

In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, the learning in each subject is provided for all pupils in the school, including those with special educational needs.

For further information, please see our SEND information, The First Federation SEND policy and the First Federation Equality policy.

Please talk to your child’s teacher or contact the school office if you would like to find out more about our curriculum.