Our Curriculum

KCSP Curriculum Intent Statement

KCSP Curriculum Intent Statement (updated OCT 2023) - Primary

I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.

John 10:10.

Inspired by Jesus Christ’s example and the Gospel values, we nurture and develop the whole child so that each unique individual grows constantly in confidence and has the knowledge, skills and self-esteem to achieve their true potential.

All children will access a rich, ambitious and challenging curriculum; one that is broad, balanced and relevant, fostering curiosity, creativity and a life-long love of learning. It will prepare them well for each stage of education, employment or training and enable them, as educated citizens, to contribute to creating a better world. 

The principles of Catholic Social Teaching are both explicit and implicit in our curriculum as they underpin the essence of our daily school life. As members of the Catholic Church, we are all called upon to preserve the dignity of all human beings, to care for creation, and to reach out to our neighbours in need.

'A Journey of a Thousand Miles begins with a single step' - Laozi

At Holy Family Catholic Primary School we believe that:

Cultural literacy is important and if you don’t know the key facts for the society in which you live, you’re permanently disadvantaged for life.

Sir Michael Barber

The term "cultural literacy" was used by Professor E. D Hirsch.  His work referred to having the ability to understand and participate fluently in a given culture, and for us that is our British culture. A culturally literate person knows the alphabet, grammar, and a good set of vocabulary, which they gain and develop over time. They are able to talk to and understand others of that culture with fluency. They also have the skills to talk to and understand other cultures. They can participate in their own culture especially in areas regarded as key cultural strongholds such as business, literature, art, education, history and religion. The culturally illiterate person fails to understand their own or other cultures, references to past events, expressions, names, places, etc. and therefore are disadvantaged. 

With this in mind, the curriculum at Holy Family Catholic Primary School has been specifically designed with the intent of developing and enhancing the cultural literacy of all our learners so that they are prepared for the rest of their academic career and beyond. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, our learning is knowledge and skills based; building progressively as the children move through our school. As a Catholic school, the principles of Catholic Social Teaching are both explicit and implicit in our curriculum as they underpin the essence of our daily school life.

Parents are actively encouraged to engage and support their child in all areas of their learning. We hold regular parental engagement sessions which help to inform parents of their child's learning and progress.

What does your child learn at school each day?

Click below to find out more information about our curriculum subjects:

RE English MathematicsDesign and Technology Early Years (EYFS) Art & Design Computing Music Phonics RHE History PE Enrichment at Holy Family Science Forest School Geography Modern Foreign Languages MFL