Curriculum Overview

At Oakview, we believe that our children learn best and are taught best when children and their teachers are engaged and excited about their curriculum. We strive to offer an irresistible learning experience for our children both in content and activities. We aim for our learning to be memorable and contextually relevant to our children whilst fulfilling the requirements of the National Curriculum.

At Oakview, our curriculum is designed to create well-rounded individuals – children who are not only academically capable but also confident, kind, creative, and resilient. We want every child to Aspire, to Achieve, and to Act with Kindness.

Our knowledge-rich curriculum reflects the needs of our community and expands pupils’ understanding of the wider world. Through every subject, children are challenged to think critically, solve problems, and apply what they’ve learned in meaningful, engaging ways.

We teach subjects discretely – like history, geography or art – making purposeful links only where they deepen learning. When it inspires and enhances understanding, we also use foundation subject content to support writing in English.

Reading and writing are at the heart of all we do. In EYFS and KS1, we build strong foundations with Little Wandle phonic programme and a love of reading for both pleasure and purpose. In KS2, children explore rich texts, developing advanced comprehension and writing skills. Our vibrant libraries support every stage of this journey.

In maths, we take a mastery approach using White Rose and NCETM materials. From Early Years to Year 6, pupils build fluency, confidence and mathematical reasoning – supported by hands-on resources like Numicon and Cuisenaire rods.

Most importantly, our curriculum nurtures the learning behaviours that lead to lifelong success: resilience, reflection, and a love of learning. We encourage our pupils to believe in themselves, take ownership of their progress, and strive to be their very best – academically and personally.