Our Curriculum at Longtown Primary School
At Longtown Primary School, our curriculum is underpinned by a commitment to maximising learning, love and enjoyment. We want every child to experience a rich, ambitious and inclusive education that enables them to succeed, develop their individual strengths and leave us well prepared for the next stage of their education.
We provide a broad, balanced and carefully sequenced curriculum that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum while reflecting the needs of our children and community. Clear progression within each subject ensures that learning builds purposefully from the Early Years through to Year 6, enabling children to know more, remember more and do more.
We recognise that successful learning depends upon children being able to make connections with what they already know. Opportunities for retrieval, revisiting and applying prior learning are therefore embedded throughout our curriculum. Children are encouraged to think deeply, ask questions, solve problems, make connections and apply their knowledge and skills in different contexts.
Our curriculum is ambitious and inclusive for all pupils. Through careful planning, adaptive teaching and appropriate support and challenge, we aim to remove barriers to learning and ensure that every child, including those with SEND and those working at greater depth, is able to participate, achieve and experience success.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
We believe some of the most memorable learning happens beyond the classroom. Our curriculum is enriched by a wide range of trips, visits, visitors and first-hand experiences. We make use of Longtown, Carlisle and the wider local area, alongside opportunities to travel further afield, to bring children’s learning to life and broaden their experiences.
Children also benefit from a varied programme of lunchtime and after-school clubs, with opportunities across sport, outdoor learning, reading, science, music, technology and the creative arts. These experiences allow pupils to discover new interests, develop talents and build their confidence.
Preparing Children for Life
Our curriculum extends beyond academic achievement. We actively promote children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, alongside British Values, safeguarding, personal development and cultural capital. Children learn about different people, places, cultures and beliefs and are encouraged to understand their responsibilities within their local community and the wider world.
We want our pupils to become respectful, responsible and resilient young people. Throughout their time at Longtown, children learn to work collaboratively, listen to others, offer and respond to feedback, persevere when learning is challenging and develop the confidence to express their own ideas and opinions.
Developing Successful Learners
Across our curriculum, children are encouraged to become increasingly independent and reflective learners. They learn to draw upon previous knowledge, recognise when something may be challenging, select appropriate strategies, consider different solutions and seek support or expertise when needed.
At Longtown Primary School, we want children to enjoy coming to school and be excited by their learning. Ultimately, our curriculum aims to give every child the knowledge, skills, experiences and confidence they need to achieve their potential and take their next steps as curious, capable and enthusiastic lifelong learners.