Curriculum
Curriculum Intent Statement
The curriculum represents the totality of the experience of the child during their time in the school. We believe in providing a broad and balanced learning experience for all our children, so they not only develop a passion for learning, but also grow into loving and responsible individuals who fulfil a constructive place in society.
Our curriculum:
Is based on the principles of Catholic education where every child is nurtured to be the best they can be as children of God.
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Supports children in developing the behaviours and attitudes necessary to become responsible members of a community. |
Fosters a range of important attitudes to support children in becoming effective learners.
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Is broad and balanced to ensure that all pupils have access to a common body of essential knowledge as defined within the National Curriculum.
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Places the development of reading and oracy at the heart of everything we do. |
Is inclusive to all through the use of strategies to support learning. |
Provides new experiences to enhance learning and develop cultural capital and understanding of the wider world and life in modern Britain. |
Recognises the importance of providing opportunities to promote physical and mental well-being. |
Curriculum Implementation
Our approach to curriculum implementation is based in the following key principles:
Teachers enable pupils to understand key concepts by presenting information clearly and encouraging appropriate discussion.
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Teachers identify and teach subject specific vocabulary. |
Pupils are given opportunities to embed concepts in their long term memory and apply them fluently. This takes time. |
The subject curriculum is designed and delivered in a way that allows pupils to transfer new knowledge to long term memory. |
The curriculum is sequenced so that new knowledge and skills build on what has been taught before and pupils can work towards clearly defined end points. |
Teachers check pupils’ understanding effectively, and identify and correct misunderstandings through questioning and interventions. |
Knowledge and understanding is evaluated through on-going assessment. |
Staff have access to training and support so they possess the expert knowledge needed to implement the curriculum effectively. |