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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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Latest Tweets

@tlaprimary - May 25
World Africa Day! Staff and children all celebrated the continent of Africa today . Our children looked amazing, made African-inspired art, and Mrs. VanHuffel joined in the fun from South Africa by sharing photos of the South African sun. pic.twitter.com/mjbESG1QW1— tlaprimary () May 25, 2023
@tlaprimary - May 25
Reception had a wonderful time at Black Park this week comparing landscapes as part of their work on knowledge of the world. pic.twitter.com/JK0xJZ5vwC— tlaprimary () May 25, 2023
@tlaprimary - May 25
Wembley Women's FA Cup Final! Our children and staff , including some of our girls' football team members, had a fantastic day.⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🏟️🏆🏆#girlsfootball pic.twitter.com/57PTDwBVRv— tlaprimary () May 25, 2023
@tlaprimary - Apr 28
Do you want to join a school where your well-being and professional development are taken seriously?To find out more click on the link:https://t.co/koODiqpYU9#edutwitter pic.twitter.com/sHu7sMbWud— tlaprimary () April 28, 2023
@tlaprimary - Feb 22
Here at TLAP, we are taking our learning virtually!Year Three used Virtual Reality Headsets to explore Stonehenge in readiness for their upcoming learning. pic.twitter.com/UMQLGwp8tw— tlaprimary () February 22, 2023
@tlaprimary - Feb 16
Do you want to work in a school where: Wellbeing and professional development are taken seriously?.... You can make a real difference? AND … You feel valued?To find out more or to apply, click on the link:https://t.co/koODiqqwJHPlease share.#edutwitter pic.twitter.com/uskPlnHamx— tlaprimary () February 16, 2023
@tlaprimary - Feb 10
Neurodiversity Discovery Day - our children learnt about how our brains work differently. The Project is a visual representation of all our different minds in the UK*. The umbrellas represent one in five with a neurodevelopmental condition. pic.twitter.com/S766ZKbYrC— tlaprimary () February 10, 2023
@tlaprimary - Feb 6
Following our session at school, our Year 3s experienced what it would be like to be in a Victorian Classroom at the – singing, history, maths and writing. They even found out what would happen if Victorian children got into trouble! pic.twitter.com/uvMHjIPsE3— tlaprimary () February 6, 2023
@tlaprimary - Feb 2
Play helps children learn! Our ‘Power of Play’ exhibition showed play supporting seven development areas, including communication - an old doll's pushchair, A Fisher Price workbench and roller skates were a few of the objects to enjoy. pic.twitter.com/kqVa8ZHDYU— tlaprimary () February 2, 2023
@tlaprimary - Nov 20
We’ve dressed up in pyjamas and learnt about the work Children in Need do. We also had fun doing Pudsey-themed activities like making masks. pic.twitter.com/JuGyW2LL3U— tlaprimary () November 20, 2022
@tlaprimary - Nov 3
We are lucky to have a royal residence so close to our school. Windsor Castle was our destination. We explored what it was like living in an 11th-century castle. Bringing history to life pic.twitter.com/97kpQQroVt— tlaprimary () November 3, 2022
@tlaprimary - Nov 2
The Langley Academy Primary is an oversubscribed successful school located in Berkshire, 5 miles from Windsor. If you would like to come and visit us on Saturday 5th November 10.30 – 12pm please email us on:admissions.orgWe look forward to meeting you. pic.twitter.com/E0U9vBDjaY— tlaprimary () November 2, 2022
@tlaprimary - Oct 24
Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas to all our families who are celebrating today. Share your celebrations with us- tag us in a photo @ Langley Academy, Slough https://t.co/FY8gLcCrKm— tlaprimary () October 24, 2022
@tlaprimary - Oct 21
A blue poison dart frog and a six-banded armadillo were a few of the 850+ things to see at . Our children discovered the wonders of the rainforest – the sights, sounds and smells but also the threats and dangers they are facing pic.twitter.com/VG4oO0SWfD— tlaprimary () October 21, 2022
@tlaprimary - Oct 17
Dippy, T-Rex, Rings of the past, Mary Anning’s Jurassic marine fossils and our planet then and now were some of the many things our Year 3 explored . pic.twitter.com/W2lmNrdlCO— tlaprimary () October 17, 2022
@tlaprimary - Oct 5
Gas mask, iMac, Carnival headdress, Digeridoo, WW1 shell carrier and 95 other unique objects to bring the maths curriculum to life as part of our Discovery Day pic.twitter.com/bIXnrK5xXm— tlaprimary () October 5, 2022
@tlaprimary - Sep 9
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen. May she rest in peace. Our schools , and join our nation in mourning for our Queen and will continue to be inspired by her life of faith and service. pic.twitter.com/BCwh3ceYaL— The Arbib Education Trust () September 9, 2022
@tlaprimary - Sep 5
First day of school! Welcome back to all the TLAP family, we hope that you had a lovely break and are ready for the new year! https://t.co/fo0xMoaQik— tlaprimary () September 5, 2022
@tlaprimary - Jul 14
“Break a leg” to all the children in tonight’s performance of Mary Poppins! We hope you all think it’s “Practically Perfect” https://t.co/MTtC4QG5R5— tlaprimary () July 14, 2022
@tlaprimary - Jul 12
Are you joining us for Mary Poppins this week? Our Year Six Children are putting on this musical spectacular on Thursday and Friday at 7pm this week- get your tickets after school at Green Drive tomorrow! https://t.co/ZqU7kbvNbN— tlaprimary () July 12, 2022
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