Curriculum Intent

At Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation, our curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and designed to meet the needs of all pupils. It ensures that every child, including those who are disadvantaged and those with SEND, is given the opportunity to succeed and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required for the next stage of their education and for life beyond school.

Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing secure foundations in reading, writing, mathematics and oracy. These core skills enable pupils to access learning across all subjects with confidence and increasing independence.

We aim to develop well-rounded individuals by providing a curriculum that goes beyond academic achievement. Pupils are supported to:

• Approach learning with confidence and perseverance
• Reflect on their work and take responsibility for improvement
• Develop curiosity and a love of learning
• Think creatively and solve problems effectively
• Build positive relationships and show respect for others
• Understand and appreciate the world around them

The curriculum is broad, balanced and carefully sequenced, ensuring progression of knowledge and skills over time. It is enriched through a wide range of experiences, visits, outdoor learning opportunities and cultural activities, enabling pupils to develop wider understanding and aspiration.

Through this approach, we ensure that all pupils are prepared not only for academic success but also for life as active, responsible members of society.

Curriculum Implementation

The curriculum is implemented consistently across the federation, with a clear focus on ensuring that pupils build knowledge over time and develop secure understanding in all subjects.

Learning is carefully planned and sequenced so that:

• New knowledge builds on what pupils already know
• Key concepts are revisited and embedded
• Pupils develop long-term understanding

Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to deliver high-quality lessons that:

• Clearly explain new learning
• Provide opportunities for practice and application
• Address misconceptions effectively

Teaching is adapted to meet the needs of all learners. This ensures that:

• Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support
• Disadvantaged pupils are fully included and able to succeed
• All pupils are challenged to achieve their best

Assessment is used effectively to support learning. It is:

• Ongoing and responsive
• Used to identify gaps and inform next steps
• Focused on improving outcomes for pupils

A consistent approach to teaching and learning across both schools supports continuity and progression. Leaders and governors regularly monitor and review the curriculum to ensure it remains effective, inclusive and continues to improve.

In addition, enrichment is an integral part of implementation. Opportunities such as trips, themed days, practical experiences and the federation’s “Fifty Things” entitlement ensure that learning is meaningful, memorable and engaging.

Curriculum Impact

The impact of the curriculum is reflected in both pupils’ academic outcomes and their personal development.

Pupils across the federation:

• Achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics
• Make good progress across a broad range of subjects
• Develop secure knowledge and understanding over time

They are well prepared for the next stage of their education, leaving primary school with the skills and confidence needed to succeed in secondary education.

Beyond academic outcomes, pupils demonstrate:

• Positive attitudes to learning
• Increasing independence and resilience
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Respect for others and an understanding of different perspectives

Pupils engage fully in school life and take pride in their achievements. They benefit from a wide range of experiences that enhance their learning and broaden their horizons.

As a result, pupils leave Bonneygrove and Millbrook Primary Federation as confident, capable and thoughtful individuals who are ready for the opportunities and responsibilities of the future.

Fifty Things to Do Before Leaving Bonneygrove & Millbrook Primary Federation

We believe every child should leave our federation with a rich set of memorable experiences that build confidence, curiosity and a love of learning.

Early Years 

Nursery

1. Make a new friend
2. Bake a cake
3. Paint with your fingers
4. Try a new food
5. Dress up and role play
6. Have your face painted

Reception
7. Get changed independently for PE
8. Hold an animal
9. Perform in a nativity
10. Have a teddy bears’ picnic
11. Write your name
12. Explore outdoor learning

Key Stage One 

Year One 
13. Play a board game
14. Design and make something
15. Read a story outside
16. Taste new foods
17. Visit a local park
18. Take part in a performance

Year Two
19. Make a paper aeroplane
20. Listen to live music
21. Visit a historic building
22. Join a club
23. Visit the library
24. Speak in front of a group

Lower Key Stage Two

Year Three 
25. Visit a place of worship
26. Take part in a workshop
27. Learn a new skill (e.g. circus skills)
28. Write in a different style or script
29. Dress up for a themed day
30. Perform to an audience

Year Four 
31. Learn to swim
32. Use a map to navigate
33. Grow a plant
34. Cook or prepare food
35. Take part in a residential or day visit
36. Learn about the environment outdoors

Upper Key Stage Two

Year Five
37. Write to someone outside school
38. Visit a gallery or museum
39. Take part in an enterprise project
40. Present ideas to others
41. Build or design a model
42. Take part in a team challenge

Year Six
43. Learn basic first aid
44. Take part in a production or performance
45. Learn a life skill (e.g. sewing or cooking)
46. Experience a historical event or workshop
47. Take part in a transition project
48. Celebrate the end of primary school

Whole Federation Experiences (2)

49. Take part in a whole-school celebration or event
50. Share your best work with a leader