Leslie Manser Primary School, (L.A. Maintained)

Curriculum Overview

Curriculum Intent Statement

At Leslie Manser Primary School, we hope to instil our school ethos of ‘Enjoying Learning, Achieving Together and Aiming High’ into the children’s hearts.
We are proud to offer our children a varied and exciting curriculum. Children explore a rich, deep, progressive curriculum developing new skills and subject knowledge through a variety of interesting contexts. Lessons are purposeful and challenge the children in a variety of ways. Children regularly revisit previous learning to ensure they retain the facts they have learnt.
Our Cornerstones curriculum offers enjoyable learning through the stages of Engage, Develop, Innovate and Express - often extending the children’s opportunities for learning beyond the walls of the classroom. This sustains their interest and natural curiosity.
As children start our school, we aim to support them in building respectful friendships and an understanding of how to respect themselves and others. We offer a safe and supportive environment which enables children to build upon their self-esteem and confidence ensuring they can become active citizens. As a school, we encourage our children to celebrate who they are and to respect the differences of others. Self esteem and confidence are the key to happy, curious and creative children who want to learn and succeed!
We encourage and welcome parents and carers to take part in their children’s learning and experiences so that they can share their learning with their families.

Cornerstones Curriculum theme overview

The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is designed to be flexible and adapt to the needs and interests of the children. The Cornerstones themes provide suggested starting points and ideas. Each theme begins as an interesting wondering question:-