Curriculum

Our Broad and Balanced Curriculum is designed to:

• be learner centred and always have in mind the experience of the learners
• develop metacognitive thinkers who can celebrate their successes and learn from their mistakes
• be inclusive and build on prior knowledge and interests
• be purposeful and child led
• support the acquisition of a rich language and subject specific vocabulary
• support reading for pleasure and use high quality text
• support the application of mathematical knowledge and problem solving skills
• encourage questions as much as it seeks answers
• be adaptable, current, dynamic and responsive
• fill the gaps in individuals’ knowledge, understanding and skills
• develop skills and the acquisition of knowledge through a wide range of curricular and extracurricular experiences making effective use of visitors and visits
• allow the adults to share their noble passions
• open doors and be outward looking
• maximise the use of spaces in and out of the classroom
• use new technologies in creative ways
• create opportunities for home learning
• create opportunities for parent and community involvement
• have a WOW factor and build happy memories
• be underpinned by our school vision and values
• develop self-esteem and self-actualisation

Our SMSC/PHSE/RSE Curriculum intent is to:

• be underpinned by our Christian Core Values and school’s vision and values
• be child centred
• challenge and support children’s thinking whilst being playful
• provide time for reflection
• keep safeguarding at its heart
• be realistic, current and relevant
• support positive social norms
• link this aspect of the curriculum to other whole school aspects of the curriculum
• enrich the learning experiences through new technologies, assemblies, visits and visitors
• promote British values
• provide a learning environment which supports access to this aspect of the whole school curriculum
• celebrate diversity and be inclusive using resources that are representative