At Antrim Primary School, we are committed to providing a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum that inspires children to become confident, successful and lifelong learners. Our curriculum is based on the Northern Ireland Curriculum and is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that children need to thrive both in school and beyond.

We believe that every child learns best when they are actively involved in meaningful, enjoyable and challenging learning experiences. Through high-quality teaching and a child-centred approach, we encourage pupils to think creatively, solve problems, work collaboratively and develop the confidence to become independent learners.

Our pupils experience learning across all Areas of Learning within the Northern Ireland Curriculum:

• Communication – Talking and Listening, Reading and Writing

• Using Mathematics – Number, Measures, Shape and Space, and Handling Data

• The Arts – Art and Design, Music and Drama

• The World Around Us – Geography, History, Science and Technology

• Personal Development and Mutual Understanding (PDMU)

• Physical Development and Movement – Athletics, Dance, Games and Gymnastics

• Religious Education

Alongside these Areas of Learning, we place a strong emphasis on developing the skills that children need for life. Opportunities are carefully planned to promote Communication, Using Mathematics and Using ICT, while also encouraging pupils to think independently, work collaboratively and become confident problem-solvers.

Teaching and Learning

Our teachers use a wide range of teaching approaches to meet the individual needs of every child. Learning is carefully planned to provide appropriate challenge and support, enabling all pupils to make progress and achieve success.

Assessment is an integral part of the learning process. Through observation, ongoing classroom assessment and standardised assessments, teachers monitor each child's progress and identify their individual strengths and next steps. Where additional support is required, appropriate provision is provided through differentiated teaching, targeted interventions and support from our Learning Support team.

Working in Partnership with Parents

We believe that children achieve their best when school and homework together. We value the positive relationships we build with parents and carers and recognise the important role they play in supporting their child's learning.

Parents are kept informed of their child's progress through Parent-Teacher Consultations, held during the school year, and an annual written report at the end of the academic year. For pupils in Primary 4 and Primary 7, this also includes the outcomes of the relevant end of Key Stage assessments.