Our Curriculum

Our Vision: Growing and Learning together

We strongly believe that all pupils are equally entitled to a first-class education, whatever their personal circumstances, in order to fulfil their potential and develop as well-rounded individuals who are responsible and able to positively contribute to society. This will be achieved through an enriching and creative curriculum which stimulates and inspires a love of learning.

At Balfour Infant School we seek the highest standards for all our children.  We know that all children learn and develop differently and we strive to be inclusive throughout all of our practice.  We value the breadth of the curriculum that we provide. We aim to foster creativity in our children, and help them become independent learners. Above all we believe in exciting and innovative learning which makes learning an adventure!

Our school curriculum is underpinned by our school values: Respect, Kindness, Teamwork, Curiosity, Self-belief and Independence. These values form the basis of our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. 

Our Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum is designed to give children a secure foundation in all subject areas. At Balfour Infant School our aim is to value each pupil as an individual and to ensure that he or she develops his or her own personal talents, skills and potential to their fullest possible potential in all areas of the curriculum.

At Balfour Infant School we are committed to:

• Having a curriculum that is comprehensive and ambitious for all learners
• Giving all learners the knowledge and cultural capital to succeed in life
• Promoting a positive attitude towards learning, so that children enjoy coming to school, and acquire a solid basis for lifelong learning
• Encouraging children to become independent, creative and innovative learners
• Enabling children to be creative and to develop their own thinking
• Enabling children to be positive citizens
• Fulfilling all the requirements of the National Curriculum for EYFS and Key Stage One as well as the Medway Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education
• Teaching children to have an awareness of their own spiritual development, and to distinguish right from wrong
• Helping children understand the importance of truth and fairness, so that they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all
• Enabling children to have respect for themselves and high self-esteem, and to live and work cooperatively with others.

Curriculum Implementation

At Balfour Infant School we ensure that our curriculum builds both knowledge and skills progressively from Reception to Year Two using large termly themes as a vehicle for this. Themes are designed to cover the curriculum in a way that appeals to the backgrounds, interests and experiences of children at Balfour Infants. Linked to our curriculum, we have theme days, visitors, workshops and trips. We believe that children learn best through direct experience and stimulus. The Key Stage One curriculum at Balfour Infant School is developed from The National Curriculum. The curriculum is structured in order to provide appropriate learning steps as children progress.

Our curriculum is under constant review in response to the needs of our children, developments in education and our local context. We are always looking for ways to improve and develop the learning opportunities we can offer our children.

 
Curriculum Impact

The impact of our curriculum can be seen in the standards we attain throughout the school. By the time our pupils leave Balfour Infant School at the end of Year Two, they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to begin the next stage of their education. They have developed independence in their learning and are resilient to challenges, problem solving and change.

Our Curriculum Topics 2025 – 2026