Hensingham Primary School’s Curriculum Statement
All pupils come to our school to be happy and successful.
- This has inspired the design of our curriculum so that all children can achieve.
- Pupils explore the skills and acquire knowledge to allow them to reason critically, making informed decisions and choices through a curriculum that promotes creativity and curiosity.
- Our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and the curriculum development set high expectations for every child and empower them to be successful in their own lives and to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.
We provide a 3-11 curriculum, in single and mixed age classes, which is broad and balanced through a skills based and knowledge rich programme of study.
Underpinning everything we do at Hensingham Primary School is the idea of maximising learning, love and enjoyment. We aim to offer an outstanding education for all children with our inclusive curriculum striving to overcome all barriers that prevent pupils from succeeding.
We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which encourages children to have greater involvement in their learning. Our curriculum requires deep thinking and encourages learners to know more and remember more. Opportunities are planned into the curriculum to give the children time to retrieve previously taught knowledge. Our curriculum is carefully planned to meet the requirements of our single-aged classes alongside clear progression documents for each subject.
We utilise the cultural and historical coastal and port town of Whitehaven and the more local area surrounding Hensingham. Pupils are given plenty of chances to visit places of interest as part of their learning experiences and visitors are welcomed in to share expertise, knowledge and experiences to help the children bring learning to life. All staff seek out relevant and meaningful opportunities to develop pupils’ social, moral, cultural and spiritual understanding when teaching across the curriculum.
Our curriculum is enriched by a wide variety of after-school and lunchtime clubs. We are committed to offering a range of opportunities in all areas of the curriculum including sport, outside learning, reading, science music and the creative arts.
At Hensingham Primary School you will see children:
- Drawing on prior learning to plan and prepare.
- Preparing for what is likely to be hard.
- Recalling similar challenges and applying successful strategies.
- Identifying new and novel solutions.
- Collaborating and identifying expertise.
- Offering and accepting feedback.
Children will…
- Confidently ask questions.
- Support one another.
- Understand how they learn.
- Work collaboratively.
- Have positive learning behaviours.
Assessment in KS1 and 2 is completed through feedback sessions at the beginning of each lesson (also allowing children to revisit prior learning) and summative assessments that are completed in line with our Trust Assessment Calendar. Results from these feed into intervention programmes ensuring that gaps in learning are filled. The school’s progression document also ensures that gaps in prior learning are completed before moving on.
Reading forms the basis of our curriculum from early reading and phonics to topics and genres being based on a common text for the class to reference to. Children not only read ability appropriate books but all children are exposed to age appropriate texts through Whole Class Reading.
Remote Education
At Hensingham Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils continue to receive a high-quality education when learning takes place remotely.
When remote education is required, we provide a structured programme that is engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with our curriculum. Learning activities are designed to support pupils’ progress across all subjects while being manageable for families at home.
Remote learning may include a combination of:
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Live or recorded lessons via TEAMS
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Daily learning tasks and activities set on Dojo, LBQ, TTRS, Spelling Shed, Accelerated Reader or Numbots where pupils can practise and apply key skills
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Regular feedback and support from teachers via Dojo or TEAMS
We recognise the importance of routine, wellbeing, and clear communication. Teachers will provide guidance for pupils and parents, and we will keep families informed about expectations and support available.
We understand that home learning can present challenges, and we are committed to working in partnership with parents and carers. Support will be offered where needed to ensure all pupils can access learning, including provision for pupils with additional needs.
Safeguarding remains a priority during remote education, and all online learning is delivered in line with our safeguarding and acceptable use policies.
If you have any questions or require further support, please contact the school and we will be happy to help.