Our curriculum is built around five key principles—Unique Child, Positive Relationships, Key Knowledge & Skills, Love of Learning, and Global Citizens—alongside our Wellbeing Wheel and the National Curriculum.

We begin with the child, recognising their individuality (Unique Me) and inspiring a love of learning (Love of Learning), while equipping them with essential knowledge and skills for the next stage of their journey (Key Knowledge & Skills). We encourage limitless aspirations and empower pupils to take ownership of their learning through our Meadows Mouse approach. Positive relationships underpin everything we do, creating a happy, kind, and inclusive school community.

As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School, our curriculum is designed to uphold the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Every subject and enrichment activity reflects children’s rights—such as the right to education (Article 28), the right to be heard (Article 12), and the right to play (Article 31). We prepare pupils to thrive as global citizens in today’s world and empower them to make a positive difference

Love of Learning

Our theme- based, literature-rich curriculum embeds deep learning, ignites curiosity and broadens our children’s awareness of cultural capital. We use memorable and purposeful learning experiences for pupils to discover a world of possibilities and opportunities.  I have the right to an education which develops my personality, talents and abilities (article 29)

 

 

Key Knowledge and Skills

Our broad curriculum has a clear focus on developing deep understanding of the key skills of speaking, listening, reading, writing and maths. Knowledge and skills are sequential and built upon to support progress across the school. Vocabulary development plays a vital role in this.  I have the right to learn and to go to school. (article 28)

 

Positive Relationships

The curriculum at Meadows supports the development of positive, respectful relationships and pupils’ understanding of their well-being, such as keeping safe, being physically healthy and having a healthy mind. I have the right to have friends and play (article 31) and I have the right to be safe (article 19)

 

 

Unique Child

The curriculum at Meadows is child -centred, and character building (if it’s not good for our pupils, we don’t do it). Children use Meadows Mouse to develop life-long learning habits and they are given the tools to be confident, resilient and independent with no ceiling to their achievements. I have the right to be myself and express my thoughts and opinions  (article 2,8, 13, 23 and 29)

 

Global Citizens

As a Rights Respecting School, we want pupils to be fully prepared for life in the modern world. We want them to know their right to have a voice and feel empowered to make a difference and affect changes as global citizens to their community and the world in which they live.  I have the right to be listened to and taken seriously (article 12)