Seven Mills

Primary School

Ambitious, Compassionate
& Empowered

Seven Mills Curriculum

The Seven Mills Curriculum

At Seven Mills, we are proud of the curriculum we have developed. Our curriculum aims to:

  • Provide a challenging and engaging curriculum for all children, with high aspirations and expectations for every child

  • Develop the whole child through creative variety and breadth of experience and opportunity

  • Be purposeful and outwardly-looking, linked to the wider world

  • Develop children’s knowledge and understanding of concepts whilst acquiring skills which can be applied in relevant situations

  • Support skills acquisition through rigorous progression which builds on prior knowledge

In our 2023 inspection, OFSTED recognised that: 
  • 'Leaders want pupils to be effective learners with moral purpose. They have developed an engaging curriculum, and have enriched it with many visits and wider opportunities.'

  • 'Leaders have embedded a well-sequenced phonics programme.'

  • 'The curriculum enables children in early years to benefit from demanding activities, such as balancing on climbing frames and jumping off safely. Activities like these help children to develop their confidence, preparing them well for any future learning which they might find difficult. Older pupils are also keen to learn. They have very positive attitudes to all aspects of school life.'

  • 'All pupils take part in a rich programme of visits and residential trips, with thoughtful adaptations made to include pupils with SEND. Leaders also aim to help pupils discover talents that they did not know they had, for example through their work with one of London’s orchestras and a musical theatre project.'

Our Subject Leaders

Each curriculum area has a subject leader who has whole school oversight and drives improvement. 

Curriculum - Matthew

Teaching and Learning - SLT

Inclusion of SEND/EAL/MAG&T - Matthew/Sarah

English (Reading, Writing, Phonics, Spelling) - Maddy

Maths - Ayesha

Science - Victoria Hopkins

PSHE/RE - Nicole

Computing/DT - Victoria Hopkins

Art - Sabina

History - Matthew

Geography - Jodie

Spanish - Victoria Huntley

Music - Laura N

PE - Laura Q

Extended Schools (Clubs) - Nicole

Educational Visits - Katy

Assessment

Teachers assess children's learning during every lesson.  This can be through self and peer assessment, verbal feedback, questioning and observation. Teachers adapt their teaching to meet the needs of all children in the class.  

Once per term, children undertake standardised tests in Reading and Maths to gain a 'standardised score'.  Children who achieve 100 or above are working at the expected level or at greater depth within the expected level for their age group.  Teachers combine these test scores with a teacher assessment to make a judgement about whether the child is:

  • below the expected level for their age, 
  • towards the expected level, 
  • at the expected level or 
  • at greater depth within the expected level.  

Some children may be working on a personalised curriculum.  

This information is shared with parents at parents' evening, with next steps identified for helping children to make progress in their learning.

Assessment of our Curriculum is led by Jodie.