Our Curriculum

Curriculum Intent

Our vibrant curriculum is rooted, connected and inclusive.  It is shaped by our Christian vision and values and our commitment to continuous improvement.  Founded in a culture of love, dignity and belonging, it ensures every child feels safe, known and valued.  The curriculum provides rich, purposeful experiences that foster curiosity, joy, creativity and high aspirations.  Learning is planned to build meaningful connections across subjects and community contexts, ensuring coherence and relevance.  We challenge every child to be ambitious and achieve their very best, developing the confidence and resilience needed to reach their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to prepare children with the knowledge, skills and wisdom they need to thrive as responsible, hopeful citizens in our diverse and changing world.   

For any queries regarding curriculum, please contact a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Implementation: Our Teaching and Learning Approach

Effective teaching and learning across our school is underpinned by a shared, evidence-informed pedagogy. Our seven principles of effective teaching and learning set high expectations for all pupils and ensure a consistent approach to classroom practice, so children know what learning looks like and how to succeed. Teaching is carefully designed to build knowledge and skills step by step, with clear explanations, modelling, questioning, feedback and opportunities for practice. By applying the principles of cognitive load theory, learning is structured so that pupils are not overwhelmed, allowing them to focus, think deeply and retain knowledge over time.

At Coleshill, our lesson structure brings our Curriculum Drivers and Principles of Effective Teaching and Learning to life. Lessons are designed to be vibrant, motivating pupils and fostering curiosity and joy; rooted in clear expectations, strong routines and our shared values; connected through purposeful retrieval, modelling and application that help pupils build knowledge over time; and inclusive, ensuring all learners feel secure, supported and able to succeed. Guided by our seven principles of effective teaching and learning, this structured approach supports high expectations, reduces cognitive overload and enables teachers to provide responsive feedback so every child can make strong progress.