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Vision for our Curriculum

At The Langley Academy Primary, we believe that the curriculum is a powerful tool that promotes a love of learning and willingness to explore.


KS1 (5)Values: Kindness, Courage, Family, Respect, Independence and Brilliance

Driving force for Curriculum: cultural capital, internationalism, bringing the world closer.

The curriculum at TLAP is planned around what we would like our children to know, understand, do and be at the end of their time with us. The curriculum is not limited to the time children spend in lessons but the holistic learning and experiences that encompass their time at school.

Our curriculum is enriched by our strong ethos based on museum learning, to promote ‘Curiosity, Exploration and Discovery’. We ensure the children have a range of learning experiences that challenge, stimulate and promote thinking and learning. As we are committed to developing the whole child, our pupils will have the opportunity to be creative, become culturally aware, be physically active and to be academically challenged.

We aim to encourage everyone’s individuality, and support all children to become curious, independent learners. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables each child to develop personally, socially, emotionally, physically, creatively, culturally and intellectually to their full potential. The curriculum is designed to provide access and opportunity for all children who attend the school.  It introduces pupils to the best that has been thought and said; and helps engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement.

By using a topic-based approach to our curriculum, the children are taught disciplinary skills, concepts and knowledge and are encouraged to see links and connections between subjects. Each term has a theme or subjects focus which allows for opportunity for cross year group working or whole school study. For example, in the Spring term, the whole school takes part in a ‘Take One Picture’ project in which the questions children ask about a chosen painting leads the learning for that unit. All children in the school have dedicated freeflow within their timetable in which they pursue their own learning interests.

We use the National Curriculum as a starting point to base our curriculum on to provide our pupils with a wide and varied learning experience.

Learning is brought to life in our school using the concept of museum learning. The approach is designed to engage the sense and emotions to make learning purposeful, memorable and long lasting. Children use real objects, experiences and the expertise of others to provide context and deepen understanding. This means that our curriculum is laden with trips, visits, expert speakers and experiences beyond the classroom. We aim to broaden our children’ knowledge of the world and invest in their cultural capital. Across the curriculum and in specialist Discovery Days, children are exposed to ideas and knowledge beyond the National Curriculum.

The children who attend The Langley Academy Primary come from a range of cultural and social backgrounds and in their time with us we are committed to using every minute to support them in their academic, social, emotional and moral development. We aim to make the world smaller, to raise their aspirations and empower them to  live the successful lives that they deserve.

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@tlaprimary - Oct 10
! 💛 Today, we came together to raise awareness and show that mental health matters—for teachers, parents, and students alike. Check in with those around you, lend a helping hand, and let's make mental health a priority for everyone! pic.twitter.com/wj5Yws6rA4— tlaprimary () October 10, 2024
@tlaprimary - Oct 9
What story would you tell if you held a Moroccan Tbilat drum or an Ostrich egg? 🥁🥚 At our museum, we asked children to explore objects like these and let their imaginations run wild! 'Tell Me a Story' sparks creativity, helping them learn through touch, sound, and rich language pic.twitter.com/vF2tmqNQ6N— tlaprimary () October 9, 2024
@tlaprimary - Oct 4
Would you like to inspire the next generation?Applications are now open to train at any of our schools:The Langley Academy Primary Langley Heritage Primary The Langley Academy & our partner school Ditton Park Academy https://t.co/9O3zg7KmXP— tlaprimary () October 4, 2024
@tlaprimary - Oct 2
At TLAP, we’re committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive community. At our Family Forum MacMillan Coffee Morning, we came together to talk about how Relationship & Health Education prepares our children for life’s challenges. We celebrate diversity as a strength! pic.twitter.com/Y1jkV912bB— tlaprimary () October 2, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 27
Today on National Teaching Assistants' Day, we took a moment to show our appreciation for the amazing work of our TAs! 🙌 Supporting our value of Kindness, we want to celebrate the difference you make every day. Your job changes lives! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MkJIAWbUma— tlaprimary () September 27, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 26
A numbers game! Big thanks to Bruno Reddy, founder of ! 🎸for giving us a sneaky HQ tour & sharing top tips for winning class battles:1️⃣ Glance at the next question2️⃣ Play Garage mode on repeat3️⃣ Support your squad https://t.co/cdslFmDP00— The Arbib Education Trust () September 26, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 25
The rain couldn't dampen our TLAP spirit! 🌧️ Year 1 had a blast exploring Windsor Castle, from exploring the different features of a castle to asking some brilliant questions. 🏰✨Year 1 loved their adventure to pic.twitter.com/YpLPTIlHjc— tlaprimary () September 25, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 20
Sparking curiosity! Our Year 5s students stepped back in time at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, experiencing Anglo-Saxon life first-hand! This immersive trip was the perfect ‘hook’ for their history topic this week. pic.twitter.com/ntgtmqlSvu— The Arbib Education Trust () September 20, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 18
What do fossils tell us about the past? Our Year 3's became palaeontologists for a day ! From dinosaur bones to mammoth teeth and amber, they explored the amazing stories fossils reveal about ancient animals. 🦖🌍 pic.twitter.com/0m7WU0dHWM— The Arbib Education Trust () September 18, 2024
@tlaprimary - Sep 4
We are all excited to welcome back our incredible children and families tomorrow! We hope you had an amazing summer and you are all refreshed and ready for a fantastic year ahead! pic.twitter.com/3rAMwkWW2y— tlaprimary () September 4, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 19
🌞 Wishing you all a wonderful summer! See you in September! 🌻✨https://t.co/LWbpBj621L— tlaprimary () July 19, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 19
📚 Looking for a summer read? Join the Summer Reading Challenge! 🌞 Click here to find out more: https://t.co/gwuZqpRyje 📖✨#readingchallenge pic.twitter.com/wwjaae7w0L— tlaprimary () July 19, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 19
Celebrating our heritage! ✨ As the quote says, “be where you are celebrated.” We want every child to feel proud of their cultural heritage. Our children wore clothing to represent their cultural identity. The Diversity Committee planned a fun day of celebrations! pic.twitter.com/OknQplpPNs— The Arbib Education Trust () July 19, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 16
Thanks to everyone who joined in the Treasure Trail! We loved showing you our Museum Learning objects from our ‘Playing with the museum’ collection and watching you enjoy our games. Congrats to the lucky winners! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/whFhBDjBom— The Arbib Education Trust () July 16, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 4
How does democracy work best? By everyone contributing! Our children have been learning about manifestos and the impact of voting and living with our choices. Meet our teachers and their manifestos. 🗳️ pic.twitter.com/CPYzBWf5aU— tlaprimary () July 4, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jul 4
This week we welcomed our future Yr7s from 24 schools! Meeting new classmates, exploring their house team, and discovering the school? Highlights included a mini Olympics and fun Maths & English sessions! Looking forward to seeing you at summer school in August. pic.twitter.com/OuP72bsIlM— The Arbib Education Trust () July 4, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jun 29
The countdown to the# LangleyCarnival on Sat, July 13 has begun! 🎉 Sixteen teddy bears are now hidden in shop windows along Langley High Street. Join the fun! Fill out the form & bring it to our stall for a chance to win! 🎁 https://t.co/PcG0BrlszC pic.twitter.com/kJbp55fEAO— The Arbib Education Trust () June 29, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jun 27
🌞 Everyone's welcome to The Langley Academy Primary Summer Fair! Tomorrow 3-5pm🎉 pic.twitter.com/zbhp8K4GR7— tlaprimary () June 27, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jun 27
👏 Huge congrats to our team for smashing the Path to Paris challenge! Thank you to everyone who supported us and donated to our school sports equipment fund. Together, we make a difference! 🏅#PathToParis pic.twitter.com/DXogC0goUR— tlaprimary () June 27, 2024
@tlaprimary - Jun 27
🏐 Huge thanks to , Goal Attack/Shooter for Saracen Mavericks & Scottish Thistles 🌟 She shared her journey, answered our kids' questions, and gave top tips on nutrition and becoming a netball champion. Good luck in the World Cup, Charlotte! 🌍🏆 pic.twitter.com/rij37V3XkU— tlaprimary () June 27, 2024
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