Micheldever C of E Primary SchoolOur Curriculum
At Micheldever C of E Primary School, we believe that every child deserves a rich, ambitious, and inspiring curriculum that enables them to flourish academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our curriculum is carefully designed to develop knowledgeable, confident, and curious learners who are well-prepared for the next stage of their education and life beyond school.
Rooted in our Christian vision and values, we strive to provide learning experiences that engage, challenge, and inspire. We want our children to develop a love of learning, a sense of wonder about the world around them, and the confidence to embrace new opportunities.
Alongside the knowledge and skills set out in the National Curriculum, we place great importance on developing our four learning powers: Reciprocity, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness, and Resilience. These qualities help our pupils become independent learners who can work collaboratively, think deeply, persevere through challenges, and take responsibility for their own learning.
Our curriculum combines carefully chosen programmes and approaches with bespoke elements developed by our staff to meet the needs of our children and community. Through high expectations, meaningful learning experiences, and a nurturing environment, we aim to ensure that every child can achieve their full potential and leave Micheldever ready to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Please explore the information below to learn more about the curriculum and approaches we use across the school.
Phonics
At Micheldever C of E Primary School, we use the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme to teach early reading and phonics. This systematic and structured approach helps children develop the knowledge and skills they need to become confident, fluent readers.
Through daily phonics lessons, children learn to recognise sounds, blend them to read words, and segment them to support spelling and writing. Regular assessment ensures that teaching is closely matched to pupils' needs, and additional support is provided where necessary. We work closely with families to help children practise and apply their phonics knowledge at home, fostering a lifelong love of reading from the very start of their school journey. Please click here for more details.
Mathematics
We follow the White Rose Maths scheme to provide a high-quality mathematics curriculum that develops fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. Lessons are carefully sequenced to build understanding step by step, allowing children to make connections between mathematical concepts and apply their learning with confidence.
Through practical resources, discussion, and varied representations, children are encouraged to think deeply about mathematics and explain their reasoning. Our aim is for all pupils to develop a secure understanding of number and mathematical concepts, equipping them with the skills they need both in school and beyond. Please click here for more information.
Number Fluency
Strong number fluency provides the foundation for success in mathematics. Through daily counting, arithmetic, and times tables practice, children develop rapid recall of key number facts and increasing confidence when working with number.
These short, focused sessions are carefully structured to build automaticity and deepen understanding over time. By securing essential skills and knowledge, pupils are better equipped to tackle more complex mathematical concepts, reason effectively, and solve problems with confidence. We believe passionately in providing children with the strongest foundations upon which to build the rest of their learning; as such, we have developed a Daily Counting and Times Table scheme in-school. These programmes follow the learning that children will experience through the White Rose Maths curriculum and has been developed alongside HIAS Maths experts. Please click here for an overview.
Talk for Writing
At Micheldever C of E Primary School, we use the Talk for Writing approach to develop confident and capable writers. This approach helps children learn how language works by immersing them in high-quality texts, encouraging them to speak, rehearse, and internalise language before writing independently.
Through the stages of imitation, innovation, and independent application, pupils learn to understand the structure and features of different text types while developing their vocabulary, creativity, and authorial voice. By combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing, Talk for Writing enables children to become increasingly confident communicators who can write for a range of purposes and audiences.
Handwriting
We believe that fluent handwriting is a crucial skill that enables children to communicate their ideas clearly and effectively. Our progressive handwriting programme, developed in-school to suit the needs of our children, teaches correct letter formation, posture, pencil grip, and presentation from the earliest years of school.
As children develop, they are taught to write with increasing fluency, accuracy, and stamina, leading to a joined handwriting style that supports efficient written communication. Regular practice helps pupils take pride in their work and present their learning to a high standard across the curriculum. Please click here to view our handwriting programme, developed in-school.
RE
Our RE curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, develop knowledge and skills, and help every child achieve their full potential. Through carefully planned learning opportunities, we encourage children to become resilient, reflective, resourceful, and collaborative learners. Our RE curriculum is built upon the Hampshire 'Living Difference' syllabus, as well as the Diocesan 'Understanding Christianity' curriculum. With expert support and guidance from a Diocesan education lead, we have carefully mapped out our new curriculum.
Please find our curriculum overviews below, which outline the learning journey for each year group and subject area throughout the academic year.
Religious Education (RE) is a statutory part of the curriculum and is taught in accordance with our agreed syllabus. Parents have the right to request that their child is withdrawn from RE lessons. Requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher.
If you would like to know more about the curriculum, please contact Mr Bint, Headteacher, via the school office by emailing adminoffice@micheldever.hants.sch.uk or by calling 01962 774213.
To see how we make the curriculum exciting and engaging for your child, you can find details of what your child will be taught each term and how under the class links.
Our Curriculum Overview
To see our curriculum overview, please click here
Our Long Term Planning Overview
We structure the curriculum into learning projects that rotate in a 2 year cycle. Please click on each year group to see their overview.