Rooted in our WORLD Principles: Wisdom • Opportunities • Relationships • Language & Literacy • Diversity

At Albany Infant and Nursery School, our curriculum is the foundation of our children’s lifelong learning journey. It is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence and compassion — preparing every child to understand their place in the world and to play an active part in shaping it.

We believe that our WORLD principles underpin everything we do:

Wisdom
We nurture thoughtful learners who make connections, reflect deeply, and show good judgement. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, children gain knowledge of the past and present, understand how decisions shape lives, and develop the wisdom to act with empathy and integrity.

Opportunities
Every child deserves the chance to discover their talents, explore interests, and experience success. Our curriculum provides rich, meaningful experiences — from first-hand exploration in the EYFS to enquiry-led learning in Key Stage 1 — enabling children to see learning as exciting, relevant and full of possibility.  

Relationships
We know that strong relationships form the heart of effective learning. At Albany, we build secure, respectful and supportive connections between children, staff, families and the wider community. These relationships enable our children to feel valued, confident and ready to collaborate and contribute to society.  Relationships in learning are made explicit for our pupils helping them to connect concepts, developing the foundations of deep understanding.  

Language and Literacy
Communication and language are the threads that run through every aspect of our curriculum. We immerse children in a language-rich environment where vocabulary, storytelling and talk are prioritised. From the earliest stages, we empower children to express themselves clearly, listen actively, and develop a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Diversity
Our curriculum reflects and celebrates the diverse world our children are growing up in. We help them appreciate similarities and differences, understand fairness and equality, and learn from people and places beyond their immediate experience. Through inclusive teaching and carefully chosen content, every child sees themselves represented and respected in our curriculum.   

Our Curriculum in Context

As an infant and nursery school, we recognise our special place in the lives of our young learners and that these formative years are crucial in shaping how children see themselves. Our curriculum builds the secure foundations on which all future learning depends — emotionally, socially and academically.

It provides:

• a broad, knowledge-rich foundation that reflects the ambition of the National Curriculum, ensuring progression from the EYFS Statutory Framework to Key Stage 1;

• playful, enquiry-based learning that promotes curiosity, independence and creativity;

• a focus on mastery of core skills in communication, literacy and numeracy;

• and a local lens that connects learning to our community, its history, people and environment.

We want every child who leaves Albany Infant and Nursery School to be:

• Curious about the world and eager to learn more;

• Compassionate and respectful of others;

• Confident to express themselves and share their ideas;

• Capable of thinking deeply, questioning, and problem-solving;

• and Connected — understanding their place within their community and the wider world.

For more information on curriculum please ask for the Headteacher or Curriculum Lead, Mrs Hickling.