Foundation Subjects

At West Wycombe, the foundation subjects play a vital role in providing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that supports pupils’ academic, personal and social development. Through high-quality and inclusive teaching, we aim to inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.

Our foundation curriculum is carefully sequenced to ensure pupils build knowledge and skills progressively as they move through the school. Learning is enriched through practical experiences, meaningful contexts and opportunities for pupils to make connections across subjects. We place strong emphasis on developing subject-specific vocabulary, critical thinking and resilience, enabling children to deepen their understanding and articulate their ideas with confidence.

The foundation subjects also support our commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and personal development. Through these subjects, children learn about the world around them, develop cultural awareness, work collaboratively and discover their own interests and talents. We strive to ensure all pupils can access and enjoy the full curriculum, with high expectations for every learner.

Further information about each subject, including curriculum intent, implementation and impact, can be found on the individual subject pages.

For more on each subject, please visit the pages below.

If you have any queries regarding the curriculum, please email Mr Ventin via office@wwglt.co.uk .