Curriculum

Curriculum Statement

At Kempshott Junior School, we provide an ambitious, knowledge-rich curriculum designed to enable all pupils to achieve highly, thrive and develop as confident individuals. Our curriculum is carefully planned to ensure pupils acquire and retain essential knowledge across all subjects, building incrementally over time so that they know more, remember more and can apply their learning with increasing fluency.

The curriculum is structured through clearly defined subjects, enabling pupils to develop both substantive knowledge and subject-specific disciplinary understanding. Sequencing is carefully designed so that new learning builds on prior knowledge and supports long-term retention, fostering a sense of success and enjoyment as pupils see their learning grow over time.

Reading, writing, language and mathematics are prioritised across the curriculum, enabling pupils to access increasingly complex content and apply key skills in a range of meaningful contexts. Teaching ensures that pupils revisit and deepen their understanding, while assessment is used effectively to identify misconceptions and support progress. Classrooms promote curiosity, engagement and a positive attitude towards learning, so that pupils develop confidence and take pride in their achievements.

Our curriculum reflects a ‘windows and mirrors’ approach, ensuring that all pupils see their identities and experiences represented, while also developing an understanding of the wider world. Inclusive practice is central: teaching is responsive and adaptive, removing barriers so that all pupils, including those with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds, fully access the same ambitious curriculum and experience success.

Through this approach, pupils develop secure knowledge, strong academic outcomes and the confidence to flourish and succeed in the next stage of education and beyond.

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