Curriculum Intent 

Our intention is every child receives a curriculum that nurtures curiosity, builds resilience, and celebrates individuality. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to develop the academic, physical, and emotional well-being of our pupils, ensuring they flourish in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment.

We are passionate about creating joyful learning experiences that spark imagination and foster a love of learning. 

At Lydlynch, we don’t just teach—we transform. Our curriculum is a promise: to inspire, to include, and to ignite the potential within every child.

Year R

The children in our YR follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework 2021.  This statutory requirement is supplemented by the new, non-statutory document Development Matters, which has been rewritten to support the new statutory framework.  There are a range of adult-led activities in which our teachers work with small groups of children and teach and explore specific ideas and concepts within the 17 areas of learning outlined within the foundation stage curriculum.  However, for the biggest part of the day, the children will 'free-flow' between the indoor and outdoor learning environments to play, explore and develop their learning, supported by our staff.

Key Stage 1

Whilst adhering to the National Curriculum, we aim to deliver the curriculum stimulating and creatively, utilising cross-curricular links wherever possible. We believe that a balanced curriculum is only achieved through a further emphasis on other important areas such as Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Citizenship and Environmental Education, promoting not just a full range of knowledge and skills but the important moral, religious and aesthetic attitudes which prepare children for the future.

We recognise that not all children learn in the same way. The teaching approaches that are used in the classrooms vary, with staff using formal and informal methods. Children learn from a blend of single-subject teaching and thematic-based activities, making use of a range of audio and visual aids and computing to enhance their learning.

If you would like to know more about our curriculum please speak to your child's class teacher who will be happy to help you. 

If you want to learn more about the National Curriculum please click on this link.