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Curriculum Intent, Implementation, and Impact Statement

St. Edmund’s Catholic Primary School
Curriculum Intent, Implementation, and Impact Statement

 

Intent

At St. Edmund’s Catholic Primary School, our mission is to deliver a transformative education rooted in Catholic values, fostering academic excellence, spiritual development, and personal growth. Our curriculum is designed to be ambitious, inclusive, and enriching, ensuring that all pupils develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to thrive in a rapidly evolving global society. We are committed to:

  1. Ambition and Excellence: Providing a broad, balanced, and knowledge-rich curriculum that empowers all pupils to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum ensures that pupils are well-prepared for the next stage of education, developing a deep understanding of key concepts and mastery in core subjects.

  2. Inclusion and Equity: Ensuring that every child, including those with SEND, EAL, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, has equitable access to high-quality teaching, tailored support, and appropriate challenge. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive learning environment where all pupils can succeed.

  3. Cultural Capital and Personal Growth: Equipping pupils with the essential knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to broaden their horizons, develop resilience, and become reflective and independent learners. Our curriculum promotes global awareness, social responsibility, and critical thinking.

  4. Community and Spiritual Development: Strengthening partnerships with families, the parish, and the wider community, fostering a sense of belonging, responsibility, and compassion. Pupils are encouraged to reflect on their faith and develop spiritually, morally, and socially.

 

Implementation

To achieve our ambitious intent, we ensure that the curriculum is coherently planned and sequenced so that pupils acquire and apply knowledge in a structured and meaningful way. Key implementation strategies include:

1. High-Quality Curriculum Delivery:

  • Early Reading and Literacy: The Read Write Inc. (RWI) Phonics program ensures a systematic and consistent approach to early reading, fostering fluency and comprehension from EYFS to KS1.

  • Mastery in Mathematics: A mastery approach underpins the teaching of mathematics, ensuring that all pupils develop a deep conceptual understanding, fluency, and problem-solving skills.

  • Subject-Specific and Cross-Curricular Learning: Our curriculum maps are designed to ensure progression of knowledge and skills. While subjects are taught discreetly, transferable skills and interdisciplinary links enhance learning and real-world application.

2. Enriched Learning Experiences:

  • The Eco-School Program and Forest School Initiative promote outdoor learning and environmental responsibility, fostering curiosity, independence, and teamwork.

  • Leadership Development: Pupils take on leadership roles such as Prefects, Peer Mediators, and Digital Leaders, enabling them to develop responsibility, confidence, and communication skills.

  • Cultural Capital: Our curriculum actively promotes the arts, heritage, and global citizenship, immersing pupils in music, dance, and international perspectives to challenge stereotypes and broaden their cultural understanding.

3. Tailored Support and Inclusion:

  • The Bright Futures Hub provides bespoke interventions for SEND and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring both academic and emotional needs are met.

  • Early Years Provision: Our Two-Year-Old Provision supports school readiness, equipping children with the foundational skills required for a smooth transition into full-time education.

  • Pastoral Support and Well-being: We ensure a strong focus on mental health and well-being, embedding pastoral care into daily school life to support children holistically.

4. Staff Development and Leadership:

  • Ongoing CPD ensures that all staff are equipped with the latest research-based practices to enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.

  • Middle and senior leaders take an active role in curriculum monitoring and development, ensuring continuous evaluation and refinement.

5. Strong Parental and Community Engagement:

  • Regular workshops and events equip families with strategies to support literacy, numeracy, and emotional well-being at home.

  • Active community partnerships ensure that pupils engage in social action, volunteering, and fundraising initiatives, reinforcing our Catholic mission.

 

Impact

Through our carefully structured curriculum, we expect the following outcomes:

1. Academic Achievement:

  • Pupils will meet or exceed national expectations in reading, writing, and mathematics, with progress scores showing sustained improvement.

  • EYFS Good Level of Development (GLD) has risen from 57% in 2022/23 to 85% in 2023/24, demonstrating the success of early intervention strategies.

  • Greater depth attainment across core subjects will increase through higher-order questioning, deeper learning strategies, and a culture of academic excellence.

2. Personal Development and Leadership:

  • Pupils will develop resilience, independence, and reflective thinking, enabling them to navigate challenges with confidence.

  • Leadership roles will prepare pupils for secondary school and beyond, fostering essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.

3. Inclusion and Equity:

  • SEND and disadvantaged pupils will demonstrate sustained progress, with attendance for these groups rising from 88.8% in 2022/23 to 93.5% in 2024/25.

  • Targeted academic interventions and well-being support will ensure that all pupils access and benefit from high-quality education.

4. Community and Spiritual Engagement:

  • Increased parental engagement in school events and faith-based activities will create a stronger school-home partnership.

  • Pupils will develop as compassionate, socially aware individuals, making meaningful contributions to charitable causes, environmental sustainability, and local community projects.

Conclusion

At St. Edmund’s, we strive for excellence in all aspects of education, ensuring that pupils leave our school academically successful, spiritually enriched, and well-prepared for their futures. Through a dynamic, inclusive, and values-driven curriculum, we are committed to shaping lifelong learners who make a positive impact on society.