We aim to offer a broad, well-balanced curriculum for children aged 4–11 years, based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education in Suffolk Schools.

The timetable is structured to prioritise the key curriculum elements of Literacy and Mathematics. These subjects are taught in clearly defined sessions within the morning timetable, ensuring that pupils develop strong foundations in essential skills.

Afternoon sessions focus on the creative curriculum, where other elements of the National Curriculum (including Computing, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education) are taught either as discrete subjects or integrated into overarching topics. These topics bring learning together across subject areas and place it within a meaningful wider context.

At Waveney Valley Schools, the teaching of our school values: Be Respectful, Be Collaborative and Be Purposeful are taught in addition to fundamental British values. These values are embedded throughout our curriculum and wider school life in a way that is appropriate to the age and stage of our pupils. These values are actively promoted through lessons, assemblies and enrichment opportunities.

Democracy is taught through both the curriculum and lived experience. Pupils learn about the strengths, advantages and disadvantages of democracy, how democracy operates in Britain, and how it compares with other forms of government around the world. All pupils are encouraged to develop an understanding of fairness, representation and decision-making and are actively involved in our Pupil parliament.

We ensure that pupils have a voice that is genuinely listened to. Democratic processes are actively promoted through opportunities such as pupil parliament, where representatives are elected by their peers. Pupils also take part in class discussions, debates and consultations that allow them to express and justify their views.