Our curriculum follows the current National Curriculum and is designed through a thematic approach to engage pupils in their learning and provide opportunities for cross curricular links. These links provide pupils with the opportunity to make connections between areas of the curriculum, helping them learn, remember and understand more fully.

Whilst being focused on high academic standards in the core subjects, we are also committed to all pupils in our school accessing a broad and balanced curriculum.

We recognise the power of reading and use high quality texts in all classes linked to our topics.

In the Foundation Stage our curriculum is child centered. We work on broad topics and themes that allow us to tailor our provision to follow the interests of the children ensuring we engage their curiosity. Our 'in the moment' planning ensures no learning opportunity is missed and all children are both supported and challenged to achieve their full potential. 

To view the EYFS Framework please click on the link below.

At Sutton-on-Trent Primary and Nursery school we recognise the importance of high quality daily phonics teaching to provide firm foundations for the development of literacy skills. We follow the letters and sounds scheme using Jolly Phonics and Phonics Play to support our teaching. Throughout Early Years and KS1, our children make consistently good progress with phonics ensuring they are ready to access high quality reading texts and transfer these skills into their writing as they move through school.