At Barnes Infant Academy, our curriculum is shaped by a clear vision for every child and driven by four core principles. These drivers influence our decisions about what we teach, how we teach and the experiences we provide.

These drivers guide the design of our curriculum, ensuring clarity, coherence and high expectations for every child.

Our Curriculum Intent

At Barnes Infant Academy, our curriculum is designed to give every child the knowledge, vocabulary and cultural capital they need to thrive — both now and in the next stage of their education.

Rooted in our drivers of Belonging, Communication, Curiosity and Resilience, our curriculum is carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich. We prioritise clearly defined substantive knowledge, explicitly taught vocabulary and meaningful opportunities to apply learning over time.

We believe that deep learning takes time. Through deliberate practice, retrieval and carefully structured progression, children build secure foundations that prepare them for Key Stage 2 and beyond.

Our curriculum reflects our local context, celebrates our community and ensures that every child develops confidence, secure knowledge and a genuine love of learning.