--- title: "Overview" url: "https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/curriculum/overview" school: "Grange Junior School" --- # Overview ## Overview ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/0cd3f25570465939dbc60429b1c98d8a.png) ### Growing Together, Soaring High At Grange Junior School, we believe that every child should feel happy, safe, and inspired to learn. Our curriculum is built around our school vision: **Growing Together, Soaring High,** and is designed to help children grow academically, socially, and emotionally. *At our school, we believe every child flourishes when we support each other. We nurture kindness, curiosity, and respect so that each child can achieve their best. Together, we build a strong community where everyone learns, grows and soars.* We follow three simple rules that help create a calm and caring environment: | **Ready** Prepared to learn and try new things. | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/9c05b08fc9e4cc192e0eb87c1c92b781.png) | |---|---| | **Respectful** Kind to others and thoughtful in our actions. | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/dcb3c740643e8d2a211a4e4e12f47bc9.png) | | **Safe** Making good choices to keep ourselves and others safe. | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/b91d08f98600a3f4142f3d0ac4f72f8d.png) | Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage children to: - Find **happiness** in learning and friendships. - Show **perseverance** when things get tough. - Offer and seek **support** from others. - Build **resilience** to bounce back from challenges. - Be **honest** and trustworthy. - Work together in **collaboration** to achieve shared goals During their time at Grange, pupils have the opportunity to be nominated by staff to receive a badge that represents one of our six core values. These badges celebrate and recognise children who consistently demonstrate these values in their learning and behaviour. Our curriculum is enriched by five key **curriculum connects**, which help children link their learning to the wider world: | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/cd64bdb7b9a83867d3f80a692a0753cf.png) | Communication | Through drama, presentations, and class discussions, children learn to express themselves clearly and listen respectfully to others. | |---|---|---| | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/8a02cd9eb06c8fa31ad1bf79d7f60278.png) | Connection | In subjects like history and geography, children explore how people, places, and cultures are linked across time and space. | | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/de10a3114d8cf27c7659ada9298bb904.png) | Community | Through local projects, charity work, and assemblies, children learn the value of belonging and contributing to their community. | | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/e232bc5a24224be62d99a0087b653d53.png) | Critical Thinking | In science investigations and problem-solving activities, children are encouraged to ask questions, analyse information, and think deeply. | | ![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/pages/af5e4ca0dc1de5628f3f2d618d845d11.png) | Creativity | Through art, music, writing, and design technology, children are inspired to imagine, innovate, and create with confidence. | Together, these elements ensure our curriculum is broad, balanced, and meaningful—preparing children not just for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom. Grange Junior School ensures the learning children experience in school incorporates the national curriculum and government initiatives. To find out more about the national curriculum, follow the link below. [The national curriculum in England - Framework document](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/425601/PRIMARY_national_curriculum.pdf) [Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework - GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2) *\*In accordance with the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 section 71, parents have the right to withdraw their children from all or part of RE and acts of collective worship on religious grounds. Parents should make their wishes known to the Headteacher who will ensure that any pupils who are withdrawn are appropriately supervised while the act of collective worship / RE lesson takes place. Pupils can be withdrawn wholly or partly from acts of collective worship only by parents.* ### Learning & Education - Curriculum - [Overview](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/curriculum/overview) - [Assessment Information](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/curriculum/assessment-information) - [Learning Resources](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/learning-resources) - [Year Group Overviews](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/year-group-overviews) - [Personal Development](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/personal-development) - [Subject Areas](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/subject-areas) ![Grange Junior School](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/images/logo/Image_copy.png) **Grange Junior School** Grange Drive Stratton St Margaret Swindon SN3 4JY Tel: 01793 822405 ### Useful Links - [Privacy Policy](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/privacy-policy) - [Cookies](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/cookies) - [GDPR](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/about-our-trust/gdpr) - [Modern Slavery Statement](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/modern-slavery-statement) - [Equality Act](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/policies/08_SP_V1_Equality,_Diversity_and_Inclusion_Policy_2026.pdf) ### Useful Links - [Behaviour Policy](https://files.schudio.com/the-white-horse-federation/files/documents/04_SP_V9_Behaviour_Policy_2026(1).pdf) - [Careers](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/about-us/careers) - [Curriculum ](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/learning-education/curriculum/overview) - [Facilities for Hire](https://schoolhire.co.uk/swindon/grangejunior) - [Arbor payments](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/for-parents/school-life/arbor-payments) - [Contact Us](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/contact) Proud to be a part of [**The White Horse Federation**](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) [![](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/images/TWHF.png)](https://thewhitehorsefederation.org.uk/) Registered in England: Company Number: **08075785** Registered Office: Plymouth St, Swindon SN1 2LB © Copyright 2023–2026 Grange Junior School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://grange-junior-school.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/grange-junior-school/images/splash/Grange_Junior_Open_Day_Splash.jpg)