Our Curriculum at St George's

Curriculum Intent

At St George’s, our curriculum is rooted in our Christian vision, shaped by the belief that every child is known, valued and loved by God, and that education should nurture the whole child: academically, spiritually, morally, socially and emotionally.

Our intent is to provide a rich, ambitious and inclusive curriculum that:

• Enables all pupils to flourish, regardless of background or need

• Develops deep knowledge, transferable skills and a love of learning

• Prepares children to be compassionate, reflective and courageous citizens

• Encourages pupils to ask big questions about themselves, others and the world

Spirituality runs as a golden thread throughout our curriculum. We use the Mirrors, Windows and Doors approach to help children:

• Reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences (Mirrors)

• Understand and appreciate the lives and perspectives of others (Windows)

• Be inspired to act, make choices and shape the world positively (Doors)

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced from EYFS to Year 6 to ensure progression in knowledge, skills and vocabulary, while remaining responsive to our local context, our pupils’ needs and our school values.

Curriculum Implementation

Our curriculum is coherently planned and thoughtfully delivered to ensure that intent becomes lived experience in every classroom.

Curriculum Design

• Subjects are planned around clear end points, with knowledge and skills building progressively year on year.

• Learning is underpinned by research-informed pedagogy, including explicit instruction, retrieval practice, modelling, scaffolding and purposeful talk.

• Vocabulary development is prioritised across all subjects to support language acquisition and equity.

Teaching and Learning

• Lessons begin with retrieval to strengthen memory and connect new learning to prior knowledge.

• Teachers use high-quality explanations, modelling and guided practice before supporting pupils towards independence.

• Writing, reading, oracy and mathematical thinking are embedded across the wider curriculum.

• Learning is adapted to meet the needs of all pupils, with reasonable adjustments and targeted support ensuring access and ambition for children with SEND.

Spirituality and Christian Ethos

• Spiritual development is intentionally woven through subjects, not confined to RE:

  • In English, pupils explore moral choices, empathy, injustice and hope through literature.

  • In History and Geography, children consider identity, belonging, migration, conflict, stewardship and responsibility.

  • In Science, pupils are encouraged to experience awe and wonder, asking questions about creation, ethics and sustainability.

  • In Art, Music and PE, children express emotion, creativity, reflection and perseverance.

• Collective Worship, RE and classroom practice reinforce shared values such as love, respect, forgiveness, courage and thankfulness.

• Opportunities for stillness, reflection and personal response are built into lessons and daily school life.

Personal Development and Wellbeing

• The curriculum promotes wellbeing through structured PSHE, emotional literacy and regular opportunities for physical activity, including yoga blocks.

• Pupils are supported to develop resilience, self-regulation and positive relationships.

• Our inclusive approach ensures that pupils feel safe, listened to and supported.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum is seen in the confidence, curiosity and compassion of our pupils.

By the time children leave St George’s, they:

• Achieve well academically and are prepared for the next stage of education

• Can articulate their thinking, reflect on learning and make connections across subjects

• Show empathy, respect and understanding towards others

• Demonstrate spiritual awareness — asking meaningful questions about life, faith, morality and the wider world

• Take responsibility for their actions and understand how they can contribute positively to society

Impact is monitored through:

• Ongoing formative assessment and responsive teaching

• Summative assessment outcomes and progress measures

• Book scrutiny, pupil voice, learning walks and reflective evaluation

• SEND progress tracking and review of targeted provision

• Engagement in worship, curriculum enrichment and wider school life

Our curriculum enables pupils not only to know more and remember more, but to be more — growing into thoughtful, hopeful and responsible individuals who are equipped to live well in a diverse and changing world.