Our Curriculum: Supporting Every Child to Realize Their Potential
At Greenholm Primary, our curriculum is the foundation of everything we do. Designed to help every child achieve our school vision—being happy, confident, motivated, and ready for success—it provides the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive both academically and personally.
Building Strong Foundations in EYFS
Our curriculum journey begins in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), where we focus on the seven areas of learning: communication and language, physical development, personal, social, and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding of the world, and expressive arts and design. These essential building blocks prepare children to transition confidently into Year 1, ready to access all areas of our curriculum model. From the outset, children begin to explore the foundations of non-core subjects, ensuring they are ready to thrive as they progress through the school.
A Curriculum Designed for Success
Our curriculum weaves together knowledge, skills, and experiences to create a seamless and progressive learning journey. Subjects are carefully planned to build on prior knowledge while preparing children for future learning, ensuring consistent progress across year groups.
Beyond academics, our curriculum incorporates enrichment opportunities, outdoor learning, and the arts to provide a broad and engaging experience. Projects like our partnership with the Hippodrome Theatre, outdoor education programs, and activities that nurture wellbeing and creativity ensure children are inspired and engaged throughout their time at Greenholm.
Personal Development and Values
At Greenholm, personal development is woven through the curriculum model. Through initiatives like MyHappyMind, we teach children to support their mental health and develop emotional resilience. Our values—respect, responsibility, kindness, curiosity, and resilience—are embedded throughout school life, ensuring children grow into confident, empathetic individuals.
The Curriculum Model
By combining subjects through thematic approaches and making learning interconnected and meaningful, we inspire curiosity and deeper understanding. From the foundation set in EYFS to the rich experiences offered in later years, our curriculum equips every child with the tools they need to succeed in school and beyond.