NEPS Curriculum Framework

Mission, Values & Ethos

NEPS Mission

OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose at North Ealing Primary is to inspire learners who are happy, confident and courageous by working inclusively with our families, promoting equality and fostering a strong sense of belonging within our diverse community.

NEPS Vision

WHAT WE DELIVER
At North Ealing Primary we inspire and nurture all our children to become aspirational, lifelong learners through an inclusive, ambitious and engaging curriculum.

NEPS Ethos

HOW WE DO IT
At North Ealing Primary School, our Learning Values and Curriculum Principles shape every part of school life. Guided by British Values and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, we realise our vision to create an inclusive environment where every pupil is valued, heard and ready for the next stage of their education.

Our Learning Values Tree

We expect everyone to strive to develop a mindset that enables them to thrive and reach their full potential. We foster this vision through a culture in which our NEPS Learning Values shape all interactions and are both explicitly and implicitly taught within a curriculum guided by our four core Curriculum Principles:

Our Curriculum Principles

Nurturing values

Actively teaching and modelling attitudes and behaviours that help children grow into respectful, responsible and caring individuals. Through the curriculum, pupils develop a strong understanding of British Values, Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development (SMSC) and the UN Convention on Rights of the child (UNCRC) , with a focus on personal development that helps pupils build confidence, empathy and a strong sense of belonging and responsibility.

Enquiring

An enquiring curriculum encourages pupils to ask questions, think critically, explore ideas deeply and make meaningful connections between key concepts. It promotes curiosity, investigation, discussion and collaborative learning, with pupils listening carefully to others, developing and using oracy skills effectively and engaging with big questions and big ideas to foster a love of learning and the spirit of enquiring.

Purposeful learning

Lessons & activities have a clear reason, context and meaningful outcome, helping children understand why they are learning something, make connections to previous and future learning and how it applies to real life. It involves challenging pupils to think critically and develop a growth mindset and offering enrichment opportunities so that learning is relevant, engaging and prepares children for the next stage of their education.

Sustainability

Teaching children to live thoughtfully and responsibly, fostering care for the environment, society and one another – with these principles woven across the curriculum.

Sustainable learning ensures that knowledge and skills are retained, built upon and transferable, with pupils making meaningful connections and applying their learning across subjects and real-life contexts.

Curriculum Statement

Our coherent curriculum at North Ealing exceeds the National Curriculum and EYFS Development Matters guidance, placing children at the centre of their learning. It provides an enquiring, broad and balanced education that builds and deepens knowledge, understanding and skills, supported by Rosenshine’s research-informed teaching principles. Much of the curriculum is designed around high-quality texts, which enrich learning, develop vocabulary, and inspire reading, writing and discussion across subjects.

Our NEPS curriculum is fully inclusive, celebrating diversity, promoting race equality and fostering a culture of inclusion. It embeds British Values, the UNCRC, SMSC, PSHE and RHE, supporting pupils’ personal development alongside academic growth and ensuring they develop a strong moral compass and a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities. Across all subjects, learning is designed to be engaging, purposeful and relevant, with ample opportunities for enquiry, creativity, problem-solving and real-world application. Pupils are encouraged to develop independence, resilience, self-belief and the skills to contribute positively to their community. Mental well-being is promoted through both the formal and informal curriculum, fostering confidence, emotional awareness and a positive attitude to learning.

The curriculum draws on the knowledge, skills and cultural wealth of our community, providing meaningful links to prior learning and opportunities for practical, hands-on experiences. Pupils are supported to communicate effectively through our oracy program, think critically, read widely and engage in enrichment, sport and physical education. Carefully sequenced, ambitious and engaging, our curriculum equips all children to become confident, motivated learners, ready for the next stage of their education.

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Impact on children

Children at North Ealing are confident, successful and lifelong learners with a strong understanding of their UNICEF Rights. They think critically, ask deep and thought-provoking questions and demonstrate the school’s Learning Values and behaviours daily. Pupils are engaged, motivated and see purpose in their learning. They retain knowledge effectively and apply their skills across different contexts. Our children make a positive impact in the world now and leave school equipped with the skills and mindset to continue making a difference for years to come.

Impact on achievement

Assessment is used effectively, both during lessons and summatively, to inform teaching and ensure continued progress. Pupils develop strong foundation skills in reading, writing and mathematics, which support their learning across all subjects. Children achieve well – results are consistently above national averages for key performance measures (GLD, Phonics, MTC, KS2 SATs).

The attainment and progress gap between vulnerable groups and their peers continues to diminish and those with SEND make solid progress from their starting points.

Evaluation of curriculum

We do this through regular monitoring of pupil data and outcomes, alongside feedback from teachers and pupils. Lesson drop-ins, work scrutiny, pupil voice and learning walks help assess the effectiveness of teaching, curriculum sequencing and progression and engagement. The measurable impact: pupils retain and apply knowledge effectively; any attainment and progress gaps are diminishing, and we consistently perform above national averages in key performance measures.

Evaluation of impact on the world

Our curriculum engages children and fosters lifelong learning, helping them develop high aspirations and a strong sense of personal responsibility. We maximise the rich resources of our local community and environment. Children make meaningful connections between local, national and global contexts, understanding how their actions can have a positive impact. Pupils use their understanding of British Values as well as their knowledge of UNICEF Rights to develop ethical awareness, empathy, and key skills that support their personal development and prepare them to contribute positively to society.