Learning

at Valley Primary Academy

Our curriculum

The purpose of our curriculum is to ensure that pupils leave Valley Primary Academy, not only prepared for the next stage of their school career but prepared for life.

We teach the National Curriculum and alongside this we plan a range of activities and opportunities to ensure that the pupils enjoy a range of experiences they may not otherwise have access to.

Our curriculum builds sequentially on knowledge, vocabulary and skills in all subjects to ensure clear progression throughout their primary schooling.

A life-long love of learning

The curriculum at The HEART Education Trust is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all pupils and gives them the skills, knowledge and vocabulary to prepare them for their future lives.

It is a ‘toolkit’ to develop skills of resilience, responsibility, independence and the ability to work alongside others so that they are grounded adults, able to meet the challenges and pressures of everyday life in a continuously changing world with passion, enthusiasm, courage, positivity and self-assuredness.
The aim of our curriculum is for pupils to have the requisite skills to be successful, independent and motivated learners in readiness not just for their next stage of education but for the rest of their lives
Our aim is that through the curriculum we offer our pupils opportunities and experiences that they may not otherwise have

It ensures that academic success, creativity and problem solving, application of reasoning, questioning and applying knowledge and skills across the curriculum, as well as physical development, well-being and mental health are key elements that support the development of the whole child and promote a positive attitude to learning.
The curriculum celebrates the diversity and utilises the skills, knowledge and cultural wealth of the community while supporting the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

Remote Learning

For any pupils who need to isolate after testing positive or waiting for results of a Covid-19 test, we are proud to supply a remote curriculum via the Google Classroom.

Any pupils can assess class work online with their peers to complete and submit, therefore avoiding any gaps in their curriculum. Paper copies of these lessons are available upon request.