Curriculum

At Marriott Primary, our curriculum is designed to develop confident, independent learners who are curious about the world and passionate about learning. We want our children to believe in themselves, recognise their strengths and feel proud of their achievements, both in and beyond school. Our curriculum celebrates diversity by helping pupils to learn about and appreciate different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. We want to foster a love of learning and our children to become enthusiastic, life-long learners.   

Our broad and balanced curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. Through carefully sequenced learning, we ensure that new knowledge builds on what pupils already know, helping them to remember more and understand more over time. Teaching is underpinned by Rosenshine’s Principles, with clear explanations, modelling, guided practice and frequent opportunities to revisit and retrieve prior learning so that knowledge is securely embedded. 

Inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed. By fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, we prepare our children to contribute positively to society and help create a fairer, more accepting world. 

Our Marriott Merits including taking responsibility and working collaboratively sit at the heart of everything we do at Marriott. Children are supported to develop independence and perseverance, enabling them to face challenges with confidence, both inside and outside the classroom. High expectations, effective questioning and regular feedback ensure that all pupils are actively engaged and supported to succeed. 

Knowledge  

We deliver a curriculum that  

· Enables pupils to acquire, retain, and build secure knowledge and understanding across all areas of the curriculum, supporting a coherent understanding of the world through subject-specific learning that is sequenced within topic overviews and builds on prior learning 

· Is ambitious and vocabulary-rich, providing purposeful oracy opportunities that support pupils’ language development 

· Provides pupils with a wide range of meaningful and memorable experiences beyond the classroom, enriching their cultural capital and strengthening learning 

Skills  

We deliver a curriculum that  

· Develops pupils’ ability to work both collaboratively and independently, supporting them to achieve strong outcomes 

· Ensures pupils understand that their voices are valued and builds their confidence to articulate their thoughts, feelings, and opinions clearly and effectively across a range of contexts 

· Supports pupils to develop skills of evaluation, creativity, problem-solving, and enquiry 

· Develops pupils’ subject-specific skills across the full breadth of the curriculum