Our Knowledge-Rich Curriculum

The Primary Knowledge Curriculum (PKC) places “powerful knowledge” at the heart of learning, empowering children to acquire knowledge that takes them beyond their lived experiences. Through a deep respect of the traditions of each unique subject, the PKC recognises the identity of the disciplines that are studied. Our vision, and intent, was to create a specified, well-sequenced, and ambitious curriculum for all children.

At its core, a knowledge-rich curriculum enables all children, regardless of background, to be provided with the opportunities to succeed in later life. A knowledge-rich curriculum exposes children to ambitious content that has been highly specified and well-sequenced, leaving nothing to chance. Within schools, time is limited, and a knowledge-rich curriculum ensures that each precious moment will support children in acquiring the knowledge, skills and cultural capital that they will need to become well-educated citizens of the future.

 

The PKC can be applied in any primary school context. We have hundreds of partner schools across the country, from large inner-city schools to small, rural schools with mixed aged classes. Whatever your context, we can work with you to embed the curriculum in a way that meets the needs of your unique school. Our curriculum aligns with the National Curriculum for England, and supports schools with supplementing the curriculum with local connections.