Curriculum statement
Intent
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General principles Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • Embody our Christian vision, values and ethos |
| • become valuable members of their local community |
| • develop healthy relationships with others |
| • see clear links between different aspects of their learning |
| • experience the challenge and enjoyment of learning |
| • develop a rich and deep subject knowledge |
| • develop and demonstrate their creativity |
| • understand the purpose and value of their learning and see its relevance to their past, present and future |
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SMSC/FBV Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • Explore beliefs, experience and faiths, feelings and values; enjoy learning about oneself, others and the surrounding world; use imagination and creativity and reflect on experiences |
| • Recognise right and wrong and respect the law; understand consequences; investigate moral and ethical issues and offer reasoned views |
| • Use a range of social skills to participate in the local community and beyond; appreciate diverse viewpoints; participate, volunteer and cooperate; resolve conflict |
| • Appreciate cultural influences; appreciate the role of Britain’s parliamentary system; participate in culture opportunities; understand, accept, respect and celebrate diversity |
| • Be part of a system where everyone plays an equal part |
| • Learn that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable for their actions and behaviour |
| • Be free to express views or ideas |
| • To respect and accept the opinions or behaviour of others |
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Well-being Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • learn in a peaceful and supportive environment, where every voice is valued. |
| • learn how to stay safe and build positive relationships |
| • develop spirituality |
| • learn about their own mental health and how to keep healthy |
| • develop self-esteem and confidence in their abilities |
| • learn how to respect themselves and others |
| • recognise that people are good at different things |
| • reflect and think mindfully about their learning |
| • follow their own interests and be themselves |
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Pupil voice Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to: |
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| • make a positive contribution to the school and local community |
| • explore ways of becoming an active citizen |
| • make choices about things that are important to them |
| • see the importance of having a voice |
| • learn language to be able to express their emotions |
| • ask questions about how and why we do things |
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Pedagogy Our curriculum will be taught through a pedagogy that: |
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| • enables and fosters children’s natural curiosity |
| • excites, promotes and sustains children’s interest |
| • promotes problem solving, creativity and communication |
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Enrichment We will enrich our curriculum by: |
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| • offering opportunities for children to learn outdoors |
| • welcoming parents and carers to take part in children’s learning and experiences |
| • developing partnerships with external providers that extend children’s opportunities for learning |
| • providing on and off-site subject or topic related activities |