At Walton the Hill Primary School we aim to offer a varied and engaging school experience in which children are willing partners in their own learning.  Our curriculum is diverse, well planned, thought-provoking, aspirational and punctuated with memorable moments and events.  Our students love learning and read willingly for pleasure. Essential knowledge and skills are developed and revisited over time so that children continually know and can do more. The values we instil embody qualities, skills and characteristics that equip all children to become successful, independent and content – at school and beyond.

The curriculum we offer at Walton on the Hill Primary aims to:

• instil a love of learning, knowledge and books
• build strong foundations in the early years and key stage 1 focussing particularly on early reading and phonics, number sense, development of language and communication, transcription and handwriting
• ensure the skills and knowledge taught build sequentially over time with logical planned progression using a small steps mastery approach
• give all children the necessary knowledge, skills, experiences and confidence to achieve highly at Walton and beyond
• offer a diverse range of engaging learning experiences peppered with memorable moments and events
• nurture confident, independent and resilient individuals equipped and skilled for later lif
• give everyone the opportunity to fulfil their highest potential, both academically, and in respect of their wider interests and talents
• offer a community curriculum that makes full use of the local and outdoor environment but also reaches out into the wider world to nurture global thinkers and global citizens of the future
• use oracy, drama and debate to encourage structured, confident and articulate communication
• deliver the widest possible range of enrichment activities and experiences, including after-school clubs and educational visits
• provide expert teaching and motivated teachers who are well-trained and supported to ensure ongoing professional development and dialogue
• foster creativity and curiosity
• nurture, protect and bolster children’s mental health, emotional resilience and wellbeing
• develop the five senses of Walton-ness - a sense of belonging, a sense of empowerment, a sense of success, a sense of purpose and a sense of adventure!