Curriculum Intent
The following document helps to outline the key steps in our curriculum design. We began with the 'Big picture' which then helped us to build our whole school vision. From this, we devised and outlined our curriculum design principles. The document then outlines our intent, how we implement this and the intended impacts.
Equality, Inclusion and Curriculum Accessibility
At Woodsetts Primary School, our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, inclusive and accessible for every pupil. In line with our duties under the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014, we are committed to ensuring that no child is disadvantaged or excluded from learning opportunities because of their needs or circumstances.
How we achieve this:
- An Inclusive Curriculum Design: All subjects are carefully sequenced so that knowledge and skills build in small, manageable steps, with opportunities for over-learning, reinforcement and retrieval practice.
- Adaptive Teaching: Teachers use flexible strategies to remove barriers to learning, including scaffolding, the use of practical resources, adapted tasks, and personalised feedback.
- SEND Provision: For pupils with additional needs, adjustments are made in line with their individual support plans. This may include targeted adult support, use of assistive technology, visual aids, alternative recording methods, or differentiated pathways through the curriculum.
- Accessibility of Resources: Learning materials are designed to be accessible (e.g. clear fonts, visual supports, dual coding, coloured overlays, enlarged print, simplified texts, and digital accessibility tools).
- Equality and Diversity in the Curriculum: Across subjects, children learn about different cultures, perspectives and experiences. We actively celebrate diversity, challenge stereotypes and promote respect, helping pupils to prepare for life in modern Britain.
- Collaboration with Families and Specialists: We work closely with parents, carers, outside agencies and Trust colleagues to ensure provision is personalised and effective.
- Staff Training: All staff receive regular training on inclusive practice, adaptive teaching and SEND strategies, ensuring every adult contributes to making the curriculum equitable.
Our Commitment
We believe that equity is not about giving every child the same, but about giving every child what they need to succeed. Through our inclusive curriculum, we make sure every pupil at Woodsetts Primary has the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their potential and to thrive in school and beyond.
