Curriculum
Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School – Our Curriculum Statement
At Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School, our curriculum is rooted in our Christian vision and shaped by the belief that every child is uniquely valued as a child of God. As a nurturing and inclusive Church school, we warmly welcome children and families of all faiths, worldviews and backgrounds. Our curriculum fosters respect, compassion and forgiveness, enabling every child to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
Rooted in faith, family and community, our curriculum is carefully designed to help children grow together in love, developing the wisdom, knowledge and aspirations they need for a brighter future. We place children at the heart of all we do and are committed to ensuring that every learner experiences success, feels safe and valued, and is encouraged to strive for their very best.
Our Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and purposefully designed to equip all children with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead happy, fulfilled and meaningful lives. Through our curriculum, we aim to:
Nurture high aspirations, self-belief and confidence
Develop strong character and values, including empathy, resilience and perseverance
Enable children to become curious, reflective and responsible learners
Prepare pupils to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world
In developing our curriculum, we have worked in close partnership with stakeholders, families and trust leaders, ensuring it reflects our local context while meeting the demands of the National Curriculum and beyond. Our curriculum is personalised to the needs of our children and enriched by opportunities that widen horizons and raise ambitions.
Our Curriculum Drivers
Three key drivers sit at the heart of our curriculum and reflect our school vision:
Opportunities
We believe every child deserves access to rich experiences that broaden their understanding of the world and their place within it. Our curriculum is designed to expose children to a wide range of possibilities, including future careers, cultural experiences, creative opportunities and places beyond their immediate community. These experiences help children to dream big and develop ambitious goals for the future.
Language
Language lies at the heart of learning and belonging. We deliberately design our curriculum to develop pupils’ speaking, listening, reading and vocabulary, enabling them to articulate ideas confidently and engage meaningfully with others. Vocabulary development is explicitly planned across all subjects, supported through subject glossaries and high-quality discussion, ensuring all children can access and succeed within the curriculum.
Diversity
Guided by our Christian values, we celebrate diversity and promote understanding, respect and dignity for all. Our curriculum champions a wide range of cultures, beliefs and experiences, enabling children to develop a strong sense of identity while valuing difference. Through carefully planned spiritual, moral, social and cultural (SMSC) opportunities, children learn what it means to live well together in modern Britain and to play an active, compassionate role in society.
A Broad, Balanced and Enriching Curriculum
We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that values academic excellence alongside creativity, physical development and personal wellbeing. High standards in English and Mathematics remain a priority, ensuring children are well prepared for the next stage of their education, while never at the expense of a rich and engaging wider curriculum.
We place high importance on:
Computing and digital literacy, preparing pupils for the modern world
The Arts, offering regular opportunities for creative expression through music, drama and art
Physical development and wellbeing, supporting healthy lifestyles and emotional resilience
Our thoughtful approach to SMSC development ensures that every child feels supported, cared for and known as an individual.
Curriculum Implementation and Impact
Our curriculum is carefully sequenced through clear skills progression documents, ensuring knowledge and skills are taught systematically and build logically over time. Learning is designed to be explicit and memorable, supporting children in embedding key concepts within their long-term memory.
We place strong emphasis on:
Building on prior knowledge
Making meaningful links across subjects
Using evidence-informed strategies to support memory and retention
Ongoing, purposeful assessment to inform teaching, deepen learning and celebrate achievement
Learning begins in the Early Years, where strong foundations are laid through a rich, language-filled curriculum that prepares children confidently for the journey into Key Stage 1 and beyond.
Our Curriculum in Action
Our full and enriched curriculum ensures that every pupil at Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School:
Makes strong academic progress
Develops as a confident, compassionate individual
Thinks creatively and critically
Shows respect for others and the world around them
Above all, our curriculum enables every child to shine and flourish, growing in love, wisdom and hope for the future.
How children flourish across our curriculum
This table outlines how pupils at Elsecar Holy Trinity Primary School flourish academically, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally within each National Curriculum subject, rooted in the school’s Christian vision where every child is valued as a child of God
How children flourish across our curriculum