Knowledge Curriculum at Monkshouse Primary Academy
At Monkshouse Primary Academy, our knowledge curriculum is carefully designed to provide every pupil with a rich, broad, and balanced education that supports both academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that reflect our vision of preparing pupils to become confident, resilient, and well-rounded members of their community and the wider world.
A Curriculum Built on Knowledge Progression and Inclusion
Our curriculum is thoughtfully structured to ensure knowledge builds progressively across all subjects, enabling pupils to develop deep understanding and secure skills over time. We place strong emphasis on:
- Clear sequencing of essential knowledge and concepts so pupils can make meaningful connections across subjects and year groups.
- Explicit teaching and embedding of key vocabulary and ideas to support long-term retention and confident application of learning.
- Regular revisiting and reinforcement of crucial content to ensure knowledge is securely stored in long-term memory.
- Meeting the needs of all learners through ongoing assessment and targeted support, including focused interventions and addressing misconceptions, ensuring every child has every opportunity to reach their full potential.
This approach reflects our commitment to high-quality teaching and aligns with our vision of creating a stimulating, language-rich, and inclusive environment in which every pupil can thrive.
Ensuring Knowledge is Retained and Applied
We recognise that effective learning goes beyond content coverage; it requires pupils to confidently recall and apply what they have learned. To support this, our teachers:
- Plan lessons that meaningfully revisit core concepts and vocabulary.
- Encourage pupils to connect new learning with prior knowledge to deepen understanding.
- Use assessment purposefully to identify gaps and adapt teaching responsively.
- Promote cross-curricular links, such as integrating literacy with subjects including history, science, and computing, to enrich and contextualise learning.
Our curriculum and subject leaders work collaboratively across year groups to ensure coherence, consistency, and clear progression in knowledge throughout the school.