At Fir Tree, we offer a rich and inclusive learning experience that enables every child to grow, achieve and excel. Our school motto, ‘Learning and Growing Together’, reflects our belief that everyone is a learner and that learning is most powerful when it is shared. At the heart of our curriculum are our core values of respect, kindness, resilience, curiosity, fairness, aspiration and sustainability, which guide how children learn, behave and engage with the world around them. Through a wide range of opportunities, children are supported to discover their strengths and interests, whether academically, socially, creatively or through sport.

Our vision and values are embedded throughout our curriculum. It is designed to encourage children to explore, investigate and question the world around them. We aim to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, while ensuring that knowledge and skills are carefully developed and built upon year after year.

We are committed to preparing our children for life in the 21st century. This includes developing confident users of technology, critical thinkers who can question and understand the world, and effective team members who value collaboration. We actively promote self-awareness, resilience and a growth mindset, encouraging children not to be afraid of making mistakes and to approach new challenges with courage. Opportunities to experience the arts, music and to develop an understanding of global citizenship are an important part of this journey. By the time children leave Fir Tree, they are well prepared for the next stage of their education.

The National Curriculum objectives and programmes of study underpin everything we teach. Children develop their knowledge and skills across all subjects through carefully planned projects, including cross-curricular learning, stand-alone subjects and whole-school initiatives.

For further information about the progression of knowledge and skills taught, please click on the headings below. You can also explore individual subjects by clicking on the subject icons to see examples of learning and the exciting activities our children take part in.

The impact of our curriculum can be seen in our children: in the quality of their work, their achievements and their enthusiasm for learning.