Curriculum at Ruislip Gardens Primary School
Curriculum Rationale
At Ruislip Gardens Primary School, our curriculum rationale is designed to provide a coherent, ambitious, and inclusive education that meets the requirements of the National Curriculum while being fully responsive to the unique needs of our pupil population. Our curriculum is rooted in a strong foundation of literacy and numeracy, recognising that these are essential gateways to learning across all subjects.
We have chosen Grammarsaurus as the core resource for writing across all subjects. Writing is our anchor for curriculum mapping as it enables pupils to engage deeply with subject content through language. By linking other subjects—such as history, geography, art, design and technology—to the writing strand from Grammarsaurus, pupils are immersed in rich, subject-specific vocabulary and concepts. This approach supports pupils, especially those with English as an Additional Language (EAL), to access and articulate their understanding confidently and accurately. It also ensures that pupils develop the communication skills necessary to express their learning effectively, which is vital for their academic progress and lifelong learning.
We use White Rose Education schemes for Maths and Science as starting points for planning to ensure consistency and progression within and across year groups. This structured approach guarantees that pupils build on prior knowledge systematically, mastering key concepts and skills before moving on to more complex ideas. The clarity and progression embedded in White Rose resources supports pupils from diverse backgrounds, including those who are disadvantaged (Pupil Premium) or from Forces families, by providing clear scaffolding and opportunities for Mastery.
Our curriculum promotes active and collaborative learning strategies, enabling pupils to develop as effective learners. This aligns with our commitment to developing confident and independent learners. Pupils learn to work together, reflect on their progress, and take responsibility for their learning journey. This is especially important in our context, where many pupils come from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and benefit from social learning opportunities that build resilience and respect.
Our curriculum fully meets the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum for all subjects. It ensures coverage of the knowledge, skills, and understanding defined for each key stage, while also embedding disciplinary skills such as critical thinking, enquiry, and creativity. The use of established schemes like Grammarsaurus, White Rose, and the Hillingdon RE guidance ensures that our curriculum is both robust and accessible.
Whole School Aims
Our curriculum is intrinsically linked to Ruislip Gardens Primary School’s vision and values, which emphasise providing a safe and nurturing environment, establishing lifelong values, developing confident and independent learners, inspiring excellence, and enabling everyone to succeed.
- Resilience: Our curriculum encourages pupils to embrace challenges, persist with tasks, and learn from mistakes, particularly through writing and collaborative learning activities.
- Responsibility: Pupils are taught to take ownership of their learning, understanding the impact of their choices and actions through reflective practices embedded across subjects.
- Respect: Through diverse curriculum content and collaborative tasks, pupils learn to appreciate differences and treat others with kindness.
- Reflection: Opportunities to celebrate achievements and learn from errors are embedded in teaching approaches, fostering metacognition and self-improvement.
This alignment ensures that our curriculum not only delivers academic knowledge but also nurtures personal development, equipping pupils with the skills and attitudes necessary for lifelong learning.
Curriculum Subjects
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS)
Maths
English