Our Intention

At Great Waltham C of E Primary School we have a broad and balanced curriculum which enables all children to learn and develop their skills to the best of their ability.

We promote a positive attitude towards learning, so that children enjoy coming to school and acquire a solid basis for lifelong learning.

At the end of their time at Great Waltham Primary School, we aspire for all our children to have:

• Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
• Developed a strong set of practical, social and emotional life skills.
• Developed, through the teaching of our Christian and British values, self-respect and respect for others, whatever their ability, race, religion or culture.
• Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both for themselves and others.

To achieve this Great Waltham School will:

• Ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Work in a partnership with parents / carers, the local church, community and partner schools.
• Provide a safe and secure environment where children will feel confident, able to learn and experience success.
• Plan and deliver a relevant curriculum which is inclusive, challenging and creative.

All of our curriculum cycle maps are available to view and download at the bottom of this page. 

• The Statutory Framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS), forms the basis for our reception class curriculum.
• The Key Stage 1 curriculum is taught in year groups.
• The Key Stage 2 curriculum is taught on a 4 year cycle basis.

The national curriculum can be viewed in full on the below link: