Moss Bury Primary School

At Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery, our curriculum is designed to give every child the knowledge, skills and character that they need to thrive — both in school and in life. We offer a broad, balanced and ambitious education that nurtures curiosity, creativity and confidence, while ensuring that all children achieve highly and develop a genuine love of learning. Our curriculum reflects the uniqueness of our school community and is built on our belief that every child has the right to learn, develop, work and play in a safe and supportive environment.

Our curriculum is inclusive, ambitious and enriching. It follows the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum, but goes further by providing purposeful, connected learning experiences that prepare children for life in modern Britain and the next stage of their education.

A central feature of our curriculum is our Learning Commitments. These set out the essential knowledge and skills that pupils must secure at each stage of their journey through the school. They cover:

• Key skills in core subjects, such as reading fluency at age-appropriate book band levels, mastery of number facts and times tables, and confident written communication.
• Foundational knowledge in non-core subjects that builds the cultural capital pupils need to understand the world around them — for example, knowing the continents and oceans in geography, key concepts of British history, influential artists, major scientific ideas and more.

Our Learning Commitments ensure that learning is sequenced coherently, progressive over time, and clear for pupils, staff and parents. They support strong academic outcomes, but also promote wider understanding of culture, society and the world — empowering pupils to participate fully and confidently in modern Britain.

Across all subjects, our curriculum aims to:

• Provide a strong start in reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring all children master the core foundations needed for future success.
• Be inclusive and equitable, so every child — whatever their starting point — can access learning and make meaningful progress.
• Prepare pupils for the future, developing independence, resilience and ambition for lifelong learning.
• Offer enriching and memorable experiences that broaden horizons and foster curiosity.
• Build progressive knowledge and skills, enabling pupils to know more, remember more and do more.
• Promote personal development, nurturing character, empathy and the values needed to contribute positively to society.
• Prioritise safety and wellbeing, teaching children how to stay physically safe, look after their mental health and navigate the digital world responsibly.
• To identify gaps in learning at the earliest possible stage and seek to close these gaps in a timely and targeted manner.

Our Curriculum Aims

By the time pupils leave Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery, they will:

• Be confident, fluent readers who enjoy reading and use it to access learning across all subjects.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully through strong writing and spoken language.
• Have secure knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts, applying reasoning and problem-solving independently.
• Be curious, creative thinkers who question, explore and connect ideas.
• Show respect, kindness and inclusivity, valuing difference and celebrating diversity within their community.
• Take responsibility for their own learning, behaviour and choices.
• Demonstrate ambition, with the belief that through effort and perseverance they can achieve great things.
• Possess key elements of cultural capital, understanding people, places and ideas that shape modern Britain.
• Be well prepared at each new stage, confident to face new challenges with independence and enthusiasm.
• Know how to stay safe and healthy, making informed choices and understanding how to seek help when needed.

Our Values and Ethos

Our curriculum is underpinned by our core values:

• Respect – valuing ourselves, others, and the world around us.
• Responsibility – taking ownership of our learning, actions and contributions to our community.
• Ambition – striving for excellence and believing in our ability to improve and achieve.

These values are woven into all aspects of school life, shaping the culture of Moss Bury and supporting children to flourish both academically and personally. Relationships are central to our ethos: we are a school where children feel known, cared for and encouraged to be their best.

Our Ambition

At Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery, our ambition is for every child to leave us as a confident, capable and caring individual — equipped not only with academic strength, but with resilience, character and the cultural understanding needed to thrive in a changing world. Through an inclusive, enriching and well-sequenced curriculum, we prepare our pupils not just for the next stage of their education, but for life.