Teaching & Learning

At Mulgrave Primary School, teaching and learning are the heartbeat of our community. Rooted in our ethos Every Child a Success and guided by our motto Learn, Believe, Succeed, we deliver a curriculum that is ambitious, inclusive, and deeply nurturing—ensuring every child is equipped to thrive both academically and personally.

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Our Vision for Learning

We believe that learning should be purposeful, joyful, and empowering. Our approach is shaped by:

  • High expectations for all learners, with support and challenge tailored to individual needs
  • Inclusive teaching practices that celebrate diversity and promote equity
  • A broad and balanced curriculum that builds strong foundations and sparks curiosity
  • Values-led learning, where character development is woven into every subject
  • Reflective teaching, informed by research, collaboration, and ongoing professional development

 

Curriculum Design

Our curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure progression, depth, and coherence across all subjects. It is designed to:

  • Build knowledge and skills year-on-year
  • Reflect the lived experiences and identities of our learners
  • Promote critical thinking, creativity, and resilience
  • Prepare children for the next stage of their education—and for life beyond school

We offer rich learning experiences across English, Maths, Science, Humanities, the Arts, PE, Computing, and PSHE, with specialist teaching and enrichment opportunities that broaden horizons and deepen understanding.

 

Teaching Excellence

Our staff are passionate educators who bring warmth, rigour, and creativity to the classroom. Through regular professional learning opportunities, coaching, and collaborative planning, we ensure that teaching at Mulgrave is consistently high-quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our learners.

We use a range of strategies to support effective learning, including:

  • Clear modelling and scaffolding
  • Adaptive teaching and targeted interventions
  • Formative assessment and responsive feedback
  • Oracy, metacognition, and retrieval practice

 

Inclusion & Personalisation

We know that children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s why we personalise learning wherever possible—adapting content, pace, and support to meet diverse needs. Our Inclusion Team works closely with teachers to ensure that every child can access the curriculum and make strong progress.

 

Monitoring & Impact

We regularly review teaching and learning through:

  • Pupil progress meetings and data analysis
  • Lesson visits and learning walks
  • Book looks and pupil voice

  • Curriculum reviews and subject leader monitoring

This helps us celebrate strengths, identify areas for development, and ensure that our provision remains ambitious, inclusive, and impactful.