At East Acton primary, our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a rich and inclusive curriculum, we aim to equip our pupils with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Our approach reflects our commitment as a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and an Eco School, ensuring that pupils understand their rights, respect the rights of others, and contribute positively to local and global communities.

Intent

Our enquiry-based curriculum is built around big questions that spark curiosity and encourage children to become active, independent learners. It is broad, balanced, and ambitious - carefully sequenced to develop a deep body of knowledge and transferable skills across all subjects.

We aim to nurture the whole child by promoting cultural capital and personal development, ensuring that every pupil experiences a wide range of opportunities that broaden their horizons and enrich their understanding of the world.

Our curriculum is rooted in the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) - particularly the right to an education that develops every child’s personality, talents, and abilities to the full (Article 29). Children learn about their rights and the rights of others, fostering respect, empathy, and a strong sense of global citizenship.

It also reflects the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, helping children to see how their learning connects to real-world issues such as equality, sustainability, and justice.

Implementation

Learning at East Acton is structured through meaningful, enquiry-based projects and high-quality teaching that make learning purposeful and engaging. Staff plan carefully to build on prior knowledge, make connections across subjects, and ensure progression throughout each key stage.

We place a strong emphasis on developing core skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, while also valuing the arts, humanities, and physical education as essential parts of a well-rounded education. Educational visits, visitors, and enrichment activities help bring learning to life and strengthen pupils’ understanding of the world around them.

Our teaching and learning practices actively promote children’s rights, encouraging participation, respect, and responsibility (Articles 12, 13, and 15). Through links to the Global Goals, pupils explore topics such as climate action, reduced inequalities, and responsible consumption, helping them understand their role as global citizens and change-makers.

Impact

The impact of our curriculum is reflected in pupils who embody our school values — they are lifelong learners, confident, and motivated to continue their learning journey well beyond primary school. Our children develop as global citizens, showing respect, empathy, and responsibility towards others and the world they live in.

As a Rights Respecting School and an Eco School, we empower pupils to understand their role in promoting sustainability, fairness, and equality. They learn to make informed choices that have a positive impact on their community and the wider world.

Through regular assessment, reflection, and high expectations, we ensure all pupils make strong progress from their starting points. Our curriculum outcomes are carefully monitored and evaluated to meet high standards of quality education and personal development.

By the time they leave East Acton, our pupils are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to succeed academically and personally — ready to make a meaningful contribution to society and to help build a fairer, more sustainable world.