Curriculum

At Beechwood Primary School, we believe that every pupil deserves the best education to equip them for the next stage in their life, whatever and wherever that will be.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum where all subjects are valued. Children learn a wealth of knowledge and skills in all areas of the curriculum through discreet and linked subject areas, ensuring progression but also revisiting, to embed learning.

Woven through our curriculum are 7 values which we call our ‘RESPECT Values’. These are:

• Resilience
• Empowerment
• Self-Confidence
• Pride
• Experiences
• Communication
• Teamwork

In everything we offer pupils at Beechwood Primary School, these values are at the heart of what we provide. We believe that these characteristics will prepare our pupils, alongside a strong grasp of the National Curriculum, to enter into whatever career they choose. We focus on preparing our pupils for the economic world, through developing their skills to successfully communicate and work with others whilst giving them opportunities that they may not otherwise experience.

Reading and a love of books is also a driver for Beechwood’s curriculum, and each year group will be reading books linked to their learning that half term.  

To learn more about the curriculum knowledge and skills that are covered in each year group, please see the curriculum pages for subject specific progression maps. Additional information can be obtained from the curriculum champion via contact at the school office.

Each year group also learns about a famous person each term and completes physical and mental missions based on them. These had been adapted from ‘Commando Joes’ and are called ‘Mission Possible!’ Each class has a display about the missions they have achieved and the RESPECT values they have been using.

Promoting British Values

Beechwood Primary School actively promote the fundamental British values of: Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance.