At Blakehill, our curriculum is built on a clear and purposeful rationale, rooted in full coverage of the National Curriculum. It is thoughtfully designed to ensure that learning is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and skills while preparing them for future success.
We aim to provide a rich and engaging curriculum in which all pupils can thrive. It encourages independence, resilience, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset—equipping learners with the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of their education and beyond.
Our curriculum continues to evolve in response to the needs and interests of our pupils. We place great importance on the sequencing of learning, enabling children to make meaningful connections both within and across subjects. Through ongoing review, we tailor learning experiences to be relevant, purposeful, and inspiring for all Blakehill children.
Comprehensive long- and medium-term plans are in place for all subjects, supported by progression ladders that guide teachers in understanding how knowledge and skills develop as children move through school.
Our Curriculum at Blakehill
At Blakehill Primary School, our curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure that pupils build on prior knowledge, make meaningful connections across subjects, and develop a deep understanding of the world around them. Rather than focusing on isolated facts, we encourage children to apply what they’ve learned to explain key events, ideas, and concepts with confidence and curiosity.
We take pride in a curriculum that is both ambitious and relevant, evolving to reflect the needs and interests of our learners. Key concepts are revisited and built upon across year groups, with strong links between subjects—for example, using mathematical and scientific knowledge to support learning in Design and Technology.
To ensure consistency and high-quality teaching, our staff follow clear principles that support excellent learning environments and professional practice.
Knowing More, Remembering More
We use a range of strategies to help pupils retain and reflect on their learning, including:
- Recap and recall actoivities which are an intergral part of our lesson structure
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Quizzes and retrieval tasks
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Learning discussions and pupil voice
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Working walls
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Assessment tasks and end of unit assessments
These approaches help us ensure that all pupils are making progress, developing secure understanding, and are well prepared for future learning.
Please take a look at our individual class pages, our curriculum area and subject specific links on our website for further evidence of this.
Long Term Plans