Mission Statement

Nutgrove Methodist Primary School's vision is:

Our Curriculum

At Nutgrove Methodist Primary School, we believe that every child deserves a curriculum that excites, challenges, and empowers. Our vision is to provide a bespoke, inclusive, and forward-thinking curriculum that reflects our school community in St Helens, enabling every child to dream big, achieve highly, and leave school ready to thrive in the world.

Our curriculum is knowledge-rich and skills-driven, rooted in the National Curriculum and Development Matters, and enhanced by evidence-based teaching approaches. It is designed to spark curiosity, foster creativity, and ensure that children not only know more but remember more. We are relentless in our commitment to overcoming barriers, nurturing potential, and cultivating self-motivated, resilient learners. At Nutgrove, we aim for every child to leave school as a confident, well-rounded, and responsible individual, equipped for both academic and personal success.

 What Makes Our Curriculum Unique

1. Excellence in Core Skills
   We place a strong emphasis on English and Mathematics, ensuring every child builds solid foundations. But our curriculum goes far beyond the basics. Through specialist teaching, immersive experiences, visits, and visitors, children are inspired to connect their learning with the wider world.

2. Knowledge-Engaged and Skills-Focused
   Every subject is carefully sequenced to allow children to build knowledge and skills progressively. We focus on vocabulary, critical thinking, and mastery of concepts, giving pupils the tools to explore, question, and make connections across all areas of learning.

3. Coherence, Progression, and Challenge
   Our curriculum is coherent, structured, and ambitious. It ensures sustained mastery for all learners while providing opportunities for those who are ready to deepen their understanding and achieve greater depth.

How We Deliver the Nutgrove Curriculum

1. Clear curriculum maps outline the knowledge and topics for each year group.

2. Key concepts are identified for every subject, ensuring a meaningful and connected learning journey.

3. Skills progression is carefully planned, allowing children to build confidence, expertise, and independence.

4. Learning is enriched, dynamic, and memorable, combining classroom teaching with hands-on projects, creative opportunities, and real-world experiences.

Our Goal

At Nutgrove, we strive to create lifelong learners who are curious, confident, and capable. Our curriculum is designed not only to foster academic achievement but also to develop empathy, resilience, and responsibility, preparing children to navigate the challenges of the future with skill, creativity, and confidence.

We don’t just educate; we inspire, challenge, and empower every child to reach their fullest potential.