Page 13 - Teaching and Learning Policy 2026

Our Curriculum

At Green Gates, our curriculum offer is second to none. Staff have developed a tailor made
curriculum, which follows the National Curriculum, but is also relevant to our children and the
community in which we live. The curriculum is progressive and builds on the pupils’ knowledge
and skills as they move through school. We continually review the curriculum to ensure we
are providing the very best education for each and every child.

Reading, Writing, Maths and Science are taught as discrete sessions, but may be linked to the
topics being studied in each year group. Foundation Subjects are taught with individual
subjects being linked to an over-arching topic. English and Maths skills are applied across the
curriculum.

We firmly believe that memorable experiences, creative stimuli and intriguing hooks can
motivate and inspire our pupils. Therefore, each unit begins with a ‘Hook’ where the children
may experience a visitor, an experience or a trip out to help inspire a love of learning and get
their learning off to an exciting start. To end our units of work each year group showcases
their learning journey. This showcase can take many forms: a play, songs, discussions,
workshops; and families are invited in so that our children can share their learning journey.