Curriculum

Learning starts with an individual understanding that they are valued as an equal within society, as they have something unique to contribute. We regard our school as a community and use this context to develop within our children a sense of cohesion, acceptance and respect which we see as essential life skills.

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We recognise that experiences are as important for positive life chances as academic achievements and that our school’s long history brings with it the benefit of a set of established traditions that bind us together. Traditions cannot be imposed upon a community, but they can be nurtured and grown when given credence within curriculum design. Establishing respect for tradition provides a public statement that as a school we value our heritage alongside the ambition to continually improve and respond to necessary change. Through traditions, “special moments” are created, and it is these that eventually become the memories that not only shape our children as individuals but also define the uniqueness of our school.

At Ewell Grove Primary and Nursery, we are deeply committed to providing a holistic curriculum which maximises opportunities for meaningful cross-curricular links and learning experiences. Key to our planning is the question, “What is it that the children at Ewell Grove Primary need to learn to be successful both now and in the future?” We considered the ‘learning non-negotiables’ that we want all our children to develop, along with the skills they will need to thrive as they move throughout each phase of their education and life; fundamental to this is our dedication to inspire a love of reading. In addition, we considered the richness of our local village context, with all it has to offer, and incorporate this into our curriculum delivery. We place emphasis on diversity, tolerance and celebrating the incredible world around us.

We instil, at the earliest opportunity, a strong sense of pride by nurturing independence, curiosity, participation and resilience. Our curriculum not only gives all of our children the skills, knowledge and understanding to excel academically but experiences through curriculum delivery which cherishes the ‘uniqueness of childhood’.

Our teaching approach recognises that learners require different levels and types of support in order to succeed. Therefore, giving designated time to groups of children allows our staff the time to adapt teaching in a responsive way. For example, by providing focused support at the earliest stage to children at risk of not making progress towards improved outcomes. The mix of learning skills required across our group teaching structure ensures all of our children feel confident to engage in independent learning for a significant proportion of their learning day from nursery onwards. As our children move through the phases of education, the consistent expectations and 'normalisation' of independent learning means they settle into tasks more readily as the commitment of time to each task never feels overly onerous. Our experience is that the group teaching approach is effective for all children, as their perception is that everyone is supported with their learning at the optimum time.

Teachers at Ewell Grove set high expectations for every pupil and create an inclusive classroom environment. All staff take a proactive approach to identifying potential barriers at the outset of their planning and make reasonable adjustments as required to maximise progress and attainment. The breadth and balance of our curriculum provides an excellent start to our children’s lifelong education, emphasising the development of their individual character alongside key skills. However and perhaps most importantly, we believe the education we provide at Ewell Grove will be an experience that our children and families will look back on with pleasure and pride in the years yet to come.

Our Ewell Grove curriculum includes the planned activities that we organise in order to promote learning, personal growth and development. It includes not only the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, but also the range of extra-curricular opportunities to enrich the experiences of our children. Our curriculum teaches the skills and attributes needed to grow into positive, responsible people who can work and co-operate with others, while developing knowledge and skills to achieve their dreams.

Please read this statement in conjunction with our current Curriculum Map 2025-26.

Ewell Grove's Values and Aims

The overarching aim of Ewell Grove is to be a school of excellence and, in pursuit of this goal, we are committed to a journey of continuous improvement. At Ewell Grove, we believe that ambition provides the foundation for success.

Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural Development (SMSC)

At Ewell Grove we fundamentally believe in the ‘uniqueness of childhood’ and therefore take our responsibility to both protect and provide for it as a fundamental aim of our school. The curriculum at Ewell Grove achieves this through the integration of spiritual, moral, social and cultural values across the curriculum. All curriculum areas have a contribution to make to the child’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and opportunities for this are planned for.

Examples of how children demonstrate development in SMSC include the ability to:

• Reflect on their own beliefs and demonstrate an interest in and respect for people with differing views
• Accept rules and understand that there can be consequences following their chosen actions
• Demonstrate a range of social skills in different contexts

Preparation for and an appreciation of life in Modern Britain

It is expected that schools will play a fundamental role in preparing children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life in modern Britain. The social development of children is shown by their acceptance and engagement with the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths/cultures and beliefs. It is expected that our children will learn to demonstrate skills and attitudes, through their words and actions, which will allow them to participate fully in and contribute positively to life in modern Britain.

Educational Experiences

We like to give children as many opportunities as we can to have access to experiences that will enrich their curriculum. We believe it inspires and helps their learning and understanding. This demands a very high level of planning and supervision from both the safety and educational content points of view and can only take place through the continued and enthusiastic support of parents. Offsite educational and/or residential experiences are only considered where we are convinced that the subject matter, range and/or depth of material cannot be offered within the school environment.

Parents

Educational research shows that parental involvement in a child’s education impacts positively on their attainment, progress, attitude to learning and behaviour. However, the relationship between home and school, in this context, also benefits as parents develop more confidence in and understanding of the school’s role, whilst improving communication and involvement in the school community.

At Ewell Grove we want to work as a team with you and your children. Part of this philosophy is helping you to understand what your child is learning in class and how you can support them at home. We share information about our curriculum through year group meetings, newsletters, school events, displays in school, yearbooks, parents’ evenings, curriculum workshops. Our Home Learning also reflects learning that is either currently being undertaken or needs revisiting to support fluency. More details of this can be found via the Google Classroom button at the top of the page.