At Holmesdale Infant School and Nursery, our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, inspire imagination and build strong foundations for lifelong learning.
We want every child to leave us as a happy, confident learner, equipped with the knowledge, skills and learning behaviours needed to thrive both now and in the future.
We offer a balanced, inclusive and ambitious curriculum that ensures children achieve mastery of core skills, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics, while developing a broad understanding of the world around them. Our curriculum is enriched with purposeful experiences that celebrate creativity, encourage independence and promote a love of learning.
Guided by the PACE Framework, learning is thoughtfully sequenced, responsive to children’s needs, and underpinned by high-quality teaching. We believe in high expectations for all, ensuring every child can succeed, regardless of their starting point.
At the heart of our curriculum are our Learning Behaviours, which are explicitly taught, modelled and celebrated across the school. These behaviours empower children to become lifelong learners, able to adapt, problem-solve and take responsibility for their learning journey.
We are committed to:
- Inspiring learning experiences that spark imagination and creativity.
- Ensuring core knowledge and skills are embedded through high-quality teaching.
- Cultivating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging.
- Promoting inclusivity and equity, so all children see themselves represented in both the school and in the wider community.
- Fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and high expectations for all.
Through this approach, we nurture children to become thinkers, creators, and future makers. Curious minds ready to embrace challenges, shape their world, and make a difference.
A time capsule was buried in spring 2021 with children’s artwork and memories from 2020 to 2021, to be reopened in 2041.
We have a full programme of enrichment activities within each topic, including visitors, workshops, and local trips, using Reigate’s rich history to bring learning to life.
We make full use of our indoor and outdoor learning spaces at Holmesdale, with regular visits to the pond, woodland, and astro area to support learning, physical development, and outdoor learning in all weathers.
We aim to build a supportive community that helps children become independent, happy, and confident learners through core learning behaviours and values embedded across the curriculum.