Curriculum

Preparing for the Future 

We want every child to leave Sharow ready for the next step in their journey, having truly flourished both academically and personally. 

By the time pupils leave us, we aim for them to be: 

• Kind, respectful and responsible, showing love for others 

• Confident and open to new ideas, embracing growth 

• Resilient and able to face challenges positively 

• Safe, healthy and aware of how to look after their wellbeing 

• Positive learners who take pride in what they achieve 

We also ensure children develop strong skills in reading, writing and maths so they feel confident moving on to secondary school. 

What your child will experience 

Our curriculum is designed to be engaging, meaningful and enjoyable, so children are motivated to learn and eager to take part. 

Through our focus on growth, learning builds step by step from Early Years to Year 6, helping children gain knowledge and confidence over time. 

We make sure learning: 

• Covers a wide range of subjects 

• Helps children remember and build on what they already know 

• Encourages curiosity and a love of learning 

How learning works 

As a small school with mixed-age classes, we follow a two-year rolling programme (available at the bottom of this page). 

Learning is carefully planned so that every child can flourish. We support this through: 

• Clear key knowledge for each topic 

• Regular opportunities to revisit learning 

• Teaching that supports and challenges all learners 

Our approach reflects our value of growth, helping children deepen their understanding and build confidence over time. 

Early Years and Key Stage 1 

In Early Years, children begin their learning journey in a nurturing environment built on love and care. Through play and structured activities, they develop early skills in reading, writing and maths, as well as learning how to share, explore and become independent. 

A key priority is reading. We believe that learning to read is essential for children to flourish across the whole curriculum. 

In Key Stage 1, this continues with a strong focus on reading, writing and maths. Children are given lots of opportunities to read and be read to, helping them develop confidence, vocabulary and enjoyment in reading. 

Bringing learning to life 

We believe children learn best when they are inspired and excited. 

That’s why we enrich our curriculum with: 

• School trips and visitors 

• Music, sport, drama and art 

• Creative opportunities across all subjects 

These experiences support both growth and wellbeing, helping children express themselves creatively, develop new skills and enjoy their learning. 

Supporting every child 

At Sharow, every child matters. Our value of love means we create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, supported and respected. 

We: 

• Celebrate differences and promote understanding 

• Support children who need extra help 

• Ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, can achieve their best 

Tracking progress 

We regularly check how children are progressing to make sure they continue to grow in their learning. 

This includes: 

• Ongoing feedback in lessons 

• Short quizzes and activities 

• More formal assessments at key points 

This helps us support each child and celebrate their successes. 

Wellbeing and wider development 

Our value of health underpins everything we do. We care deeply about children’s physical and emotional wellbeing. 

We encourage: 

• Active, healthy lifestyles 

• Time away from screens 

• Positive behaviour and strong relationships 

Children also learn about respect, equality and how to stay safe, helping them become caring and responsible members of society. 

Find out more 

You can explore each subject in more detail using the curriculum menu on this page. 

If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s class teacher – we are always happy to help.