Curriculum

We believe in education in its broadest sense because it has the power to change and improve peoples’ lives.

Our Curriculum Intent

Marine Park is a unique school which is rich in terms of diversity. This has both driven and inspired the values we hold about education and its ‘power to change and improve people’s lives.’ It has also guided our decisions about the curriculum we have in place. At Marine Park Primary School in South Shields, the curriculum intent, is to nurture well-rounded, confident learners who are equipped to thrive in a diverse and changing world. Rooted in the community's rich coastal heritage, the curriculum is designed to be inclusive, aspirational, and reflective of pupils’ lived experiences. The school prioritises the development of each child’s personal growth, academic achievement, creative expression, and inquisitive mindset. Learning is structured to promote resilience, collaboration, and a deep sense of curiosity, ensuring that every pupil is inspired to reach their full potential while developing the skills, knowledge, and character to succeed both now and in the future.

Our Curriculum Implementation

At Marine Park Primary School in South Shields, the curriculum is implemented through a structured and consistent approach that ensures full coverage of the National Curriculum. Daily maths and reading lessons form the foundation of core learning, with Read Write Inc. used as the phonics programme to develop early reading skills and foster a strong literacy foundation. The school delivers a broad and balanced curriculum where all foundation subjects, including history, geography, science, art, music, and PE, are taught weekly to ensure depth and continuity of learning. Lessons are carefully planned to be engaging, inclusive, and progressive, enabling pupils to build knowledge and skills over time. Cross-curricular links and enrichment opportunities further enhance learning, supporting pupils’ personal and academic development.

Art	Computing	DT	English	Geography
History	Maths	MFL	Music	PE
PSHE	RE	Science

Our Curriculum Impact

Marine Park Primary’s curriculum in South Shields is designed not only to cover the National Curriculum but to genuinely transform pupils’ lives. Its structured Intent–Implementation–Impact approach ensures that children steadily build both academic understanding and crucial life skills.

It reflects the rich diversity of our school, ensuring every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging as they become confident readers, writers, and mathematicians, who are able to thrive now and in the future. They use their core skills with curiosity and develop real interests across a range of subjects, celebrating their achievements as they grow.

Carefully planned enrichment—such as science workshops with Northumbria University’s NUSTEM—boosts curiosity and widens aspirations in a community where real‑world experiences can be limited. By embedding local history and future industries (like Dogger Bank wind farm) pupils connect learning to community identity and career opportunities.

The school’s high expectations and inclusive ethos—shaped by strong community partnerships, extra‑curricular opportunities, and a democratic pupil voice—ensure our learners value education and its power to change and improve people’s lives.