Curriculum Overview
At Evergreen Primary Academy, we support children’s academic development through carefully sequenced learning experiences designed to engage, immerse and inspire curiosity about the world around them. Our curriculum provides rich opportunities for children to acquire knowledge, develop understanding and build the cultural capital they need to thrive both now and in the future. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that every child sees themselves reflected in their learning and understands their place within the academy, their local community and the wider world.
Our curriculum has been carefully curated by subject specialists working across our Trust from ages 3–19. As a result, there are clear rationales for the decisions we have made about the sequencing of content and the purposeful development of knowledge over time. Alongside the knowledge and skills taught within each subject, we deliberately develop pupils’ cultural capital through a rich range of experiences, including educational visits, visitors to school, performances, outdoor learning, encounters with different cultures and traditions, participation in sporting events, opportunities to engage with music and the arts, and experiences that broaden aspirations for future education and careers.
By combining ambitious academic content with meaningful opportunities for enrichment, curiosity and connection, we ensure that every child at Evergreen Primary Academy develops the knowledge, confidence and cultural understanding needed to flourish as lifelong learners and valued members of their community.
CLF curriculums
Evergreen III statements
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
At Evergreen Primary Academy, we are proud of the rich linguistic diversity within our school community and are committed to ensuring that all pupils who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL) feel welcomed, valued and included. We recognise that a child’s home language is an important part of their identity and we celebrate the cultural experiences and perspectives that multilingual learners bring to our academy.
Our inclusive approach enables EAL pupils to develop confidence in spoken and written English while accessing the full curriculum and participating fully in school life. Through high-quality teaching, carefully planned support and effective classroom strategies, we ensure that language is not a barrier to achievement. Staff provide opportunities for pupils to develop vocabulary, language comprehension and communication skills within meaningful and engaging learning experiences.
We are committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging for every child, ensuring that pupils and their families feel respected, understood and connected to our school community. By celebrating different languages, cultures and traditions, we help children develop curiosity about the world around them, broaden their cultural understanding and build mutual respect for others. Through this inclusive environment, all pupils are empowered to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, becoming confident members of our diverse and welcoming academy community.
Every Child A Reader
Learning to read is an extremely important of a child’s education and children who can read well generally achieve better in all other areas of the curriculum.
At Evergreen Primary Academy we work with parents to ensure that every child has the best start that they can have by ensuring children are able to read sufficiently by the age of seven. The ‘Every Child a Reader’ approach involves children being identified as early as possible for extra help (or intervention) in order for them to be reading independently at age related levels by the end of Key Stage 1.
Reading Support and Intervention
At Evergreen Primary we have implemented our own initiative of 1-4-1. We aim to listen to all children across the academy read at least once a week from a range of different adults. This promotes a love of reading, provides additional opportunities for fluency and ensures reading is prioritised across the academy. Children are heard read by PCSOs, reading volunteers, Bristol Robins coaches, Engage readers, admin staff, senior leaders, teachers and learning support assistants. In providing this opportunity at Evergreen, we are enabling children to enhance their cultural capital through carefully chosen reading books, expand their vocabulary and develop relationships with adults in our local community. We aim to develop independent, fluent and confident readers who want to read, regardless of their background, needs or abilities.
Children who need extra help with reading may be offered further reading opportunities.
Reading intervention is necessary so that children can then access all the other areas of the curriculum. It also helps with self-confidence and behaviour as children become an independent learner which gives them the confidence to participate in all areas of school life.
Phonics
To support our children’s development of their reading skills, the school has elected to teach phonics using Unlocking Letters and Sounds.
Skilled word-reading involves working out the pronunciation of unfamiliar printed words (decoding) and recognising familiar printed words. Underpinning both of these is the understanding that letters represent the sounds in spoken words. Fluent decoding supports pupils’ comprehension, because they do not have to devote mental energy to individual words. A good grasp of phonics is also important for spelling, contributing to fluency and confidence in writing.
Unlocking Letters and Sounds sets out a detailed and systematic programme for teaching phonic skills for children with the aim of them becoming fluent readers by age seven. Unlocking Letters and sounds sessions take place in reception, year 1 and year 2.
Assessment and homework
At Evergreen, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Our assessment approaches are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of each child’s progress and development. We use a blend of formative and summative assessments to ensure a balanced evaluation of academic skills and personal growth. Regular feedback, parent-teacher meetings, and student self-assessments are integral parts of our process, helping us tailor our teaching strategies to meet the unique needs of every student.
Assessment and homework procedure
Catch up and Intervention
At Evergreen we are dedicated to ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. Our catch-up and intervention procedure is designed to provide additional support to students who may need extra help in certain areas. Through targeted interventions, personalized learning plans, and close monitoring of progress, we address individual learning needs promptly and effectively. Our goal is to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed and thrive in their educational journey.
