At Mayflower Primary School, we are committed to providing a curriculum that not only fosters academic excellence but also promotes the holistic development of our pupils. Through our curriculum, we aim to build essential skills, depth of knowledge, and virtues, ensuring our children flourish now and throughout their lives.

We employ a range of schemes and programmes to enhance our curriculum provision; however, these resources are tailored to meet the diverse needs of all our children. Our goal is to develop the individual talents of every pupil to their fullest potential. 

An integral component of our curriculum is engendering a sense of personal worth and supporting the emotional and physical well-being of our pupils. We strive to cultivate self-confidence, self-reliance, self-discipline and responsibility within an environment that provides the necessary support, guidance, and counselling. Our teaching and learning processes are designed to be enjoyable, lively and creative, ensuring that engagement and motivation remain high.

We promote high standards of behaviour, fostering good personal relationships, and instilling respect for every individual, regardless of age, abilities, race, background, or creed. Our "No Outsiders" ethos encourages children to explore both their local and national heritage, embracing the multicultural landscape in which we live.

To this end, we ensure all children have access to high-quality teaching of the fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics. We adhere to the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum, utilising a plethora of strategies to ensure every child experiences success in their learning journey. Recognising that the National Curriculum may not suit all children, we thoughtfully adapt our approach to cater to individual needs, particularly focusing on enhancing self-regulation, communication and essential life skills.

In addition to our core curriculum, we believe in providing opportunities that extend beyond traditional boundaries, this enables our children to engage in meaningful experiences. Initiatives such as Forest School, Beach School, sporting representations and trips, alongside programmes like ELSA and SALSA, contribute significantly to the social, emotional and academic development of our pupils. These diverse activities help to foster our six virtues of Community, Honesty, Ambition, Independence, Respect and Resilience, forming the cultural bedrock of our school.

Reading holds a pivotal role within our educational framework, and we implement numerous strategies to enthuse children about this vital skill. Our Reading Karate scheme, reading library bus, mystery books and reading vending machine are designed to inspire a lifelong love for reading among our pupils. Through these combined efforts, we aim to nurture not only competent learners but also well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.