ACADEMY 360’S PRIMARY PHASE
OUR CURRICULUM Our PedTech strategy puts pedagogy first - using technology not for its own sake but to enhance the learning process, increase access and support outstanding teaching. Since September all children from Year 2 to Year 6 have access to individual iPad. Every child in Key Stage 2 will have access to their own device, used across the curriculum in meaningful ways. In EYFS and Key Stage 1 children will also have access to devices, which are planned for, meeting the needs of the children for their age and stage of development. In practice, PedTech supports: Our primary curriculum offers rich, first-hand learning experiences, access to engaging visitors, high-quality resources, and frequent opportunities for outdoor learning. Our unique location allows us to collaborate closely with the local community and community partners, enriching our pupils’ education. Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMSC) development is embedded across all subject areas, helping our pupils grow into confident, reflective learners who aim for excellence. Our school values, British values, and virtues—alongside respect for the beliefs and values of others—are woven throughout our teaching. We nurture essential personal qualities through our curriculum, encouraging resilience, empathy, courtesy, perseverance, cooperation, friendship, confidence, honesty, self-control, and a sense of safety and happiness. Children are consistently challenged to grow not just academically, but personally. Our curriculum also embraces diversity and enterprise, supporting children in broadening their thinking and raising their aspirations. We place a strong emphasis on the arts, culture, and our community, fostering creativity and a sense of belonging. At Academy 360’s Primary Phase, we take great pride in our stimulating learning environments—indoors and out—which are designed to inspire curiosity, celebrate learning, and deepen children’s knowledge through access to thoughtfully curated displays, materials, and spaces.