Intent
- To provide high quality and inclusive education for all pupils
- To inspire curious minds and develop a lifelong love of learning
- To embed in pupils a determination to succeed despite the obstacles
- To empower pupils to take control of their own health and well-being
- To enable pupils to become confident and resilient learners
- To enable students to make a positive contribution to their community
Implementation
Our curriculum is implemented through the use of carefully created knowledge, vocabulary and skills documents. The documents have been created by each subject leader in conjunction with the curriculum leader, external advisors, governors, staff and children. This has allowed Hudson Road to develop a system which shows a clear flow of progression in knowledge, vocabulary and skills from the Early Years to Year Six. It facilitates high levels of challenge between year groups and phases in school, as children build upon their prior learning. The focus on embedding and developing vocabulary is of paramount importance due to the high level of speech and language referrals made by school in the Early Years and the number of children on roll who speak English as an additional language. This is evident in teacher planning, children’s books and school display.
Teaching and learning at Hudson Road is enquiry based, where possible and this allows pupils to be active learners who take a real ownership of their learning. The work set for all pupils is relevant, purposeful and matched to their specific needs and abilities. Teachers have the flexibility to plan for a broad and balanced curriculum by either teaching blocks of each non-core subject or weekly sessions throughout the term. All staff recognise that a good curriculum is balanced and wide-ranging. It includes all of the subjects contained within the National Curriculum and acknowledges the relationship between them. As well as the National Curriculum, including PSHE, we teach RE based on the Locally Agreed Syllabus; and for Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) we have a programme based on our agreed policy with our parent RSE support group.
At Hudson Road we also believe that a wide range of firsthand experiences and off-site visits allow children to explore and further develop their knowledge of the world around them. These are carefully planned for and linked prudently to the learning taking place within the classroom, helping to raise children’s future aspirations. For older children, residential trips are an important part of the curriculum and encourage learners to take risks in an atmosphere of trust and safety.
The curriculum that we teach in the Early Years, meets the requirements set out within the Development Matters document and the guidance as updated in 2024. Our curriculum is based on the Early Learning Goals, presented in Development Matters, and on developing children’s knowledge, skills and experiences. We fully support the principle that young children learn through play and by engaging in well-planned and structured activities.
Impact
The curriculum is monitored by the Headteacher, Curriculum Coordinator and the relevant Governors’ Committee to ensure that successful implementation results in:
- High academic standards for all – with consistent progress and attainment across all year groups
- Pupils have aspirations for further education and employment, regardless of their background
- Attendance rates at school in line with or above the national average due to the inclusive and enquiry-based approach to learning
- Pupils have positive attitudes to their learning, with all pupils engaged in the school curriculum
- Pupils in school have high levels of physical and mental well-being and support when they need it
- Pupils leave school with the desire to be positive citizens who take an active role in their community
| Foundation Subjects Documents | Download |
| Religious Education | Download |
| Design Technology | Download |
| Geography | Download |
| Physical Education | Download |
| History | Download |
| Modern Foreign Languages | Download |
| Art | Download |
| PHSE | Download |
| Computing and Information Technology | Download |
