Our core aims:
- Provide an environment in which pupils can flourish
- Nurture a culture of high achievement for all pupils, regardless of prior attainment and starting points
- Develop resilient, independent, and curious young people
- Prepare pupils for the world of work, social and financial responsibility
- Promote understanding and acceptance of all people and be responsible global citizens
- Have the personal development of the pupils at the heart of our school.
Curriculum statement
Equipping our pupils with the knowledge and skills that they need to be successful individuals is at the core of our curriculum. As pupils move from Key Stage 2 through to 4 they will develop the necessary knowledge to not only be successful learners but a knowledge that is rich in cultural capital that will give them a love of learning and curiosity for life.
Opportunities for learning outside of the classroom will be carefully planned and a range of extracurricular activities will support our pupils in their social, emotional, and cultural development.
Half termly Super Learning Days in a range of curriculum areas will focus on key knowledge and skills whilst promoting pupil independence in taking a lead in their learning through research, discussion and debate.
The curriculum will be delivered in a way that the pupils can take risks and learn from their failure with carefully planned opportunities for pupils to improve and experience success.
Our curriculum framework sequences topics and skills in order to build upon and apply previously learned knowledge. As a result, our students will have a solid knowledge base which they can apply to engage with the world in which they study and live.
The key drivers in our curriculum are:
- The development and application of literacy across all subject areas.
- Frequent live feedback and AFL which enables teachers to ascertain pupils’ understanding and plan their response.
- Carefully sequenced lessons and units of study that allow pupils to build on prior knowledge and apply it in a variety of contexts.
- Frequent opportunities to embed knowledge through interleaving and recall activities.
- Opportunities to develop oracy across a wide range of curriculum subjects.
- An ambitious curriculum for all learners.
- Carefully sequenced and coherently planned schemes of learning.
- A curriculum that allows all pupils, including those with SEND, to be successful.
In addition:
Our curriculum is rich in opportunities to build and enhance culture capital.
Delivery of our curriculum promotes curiosity and a desire to know more and deepen subject knowledge.
The development of questioning skills is fundamental to learning and teaching.
Our curriculum links to the world of work and the real-life experiences of our students.
Scaffolding and modeling by teachers is used to promote achievement in learners of all aptitudes and abilities. Teachers take an 'I, we, you' approach to scaffold subject content and skill.
The curriculum is delivered in a positive, ambitious, and supportive manner that fosters excellent relationships between pupils, their peers, and staff. Opportunities for personal development are woven into the curriculum in a variety of subject areas.
Promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of children, including fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith.
Promote knowledge and understanding of how children can keep themselves safe and healthy.
Key Stage 2
The Key Stage 2 timetable is divided into 30 x 50 minute periods per week.
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Subject
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Periods per week
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English (Reading, writing, PAG)
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9
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Maths
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6
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Science
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3
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PE
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2
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History
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1
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Geography
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1
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MFL
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1
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Design and Technology
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1
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Art
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1
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Music
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1
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Computing
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1
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RE
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1
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Active Reading
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1
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PSHE/RSE
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1
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The following progress markers at Key Stage 2 are used:
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Developing
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Working towards the expected standard
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Expected
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Working at the expected standard
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Higher
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Working at greater depth within the expected standard
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Key Stage 3
The Key Stage 3 timetable is divided into 30 x 50 minute periods per week.
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Subject
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Periods per week
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English
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5
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Maths
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5
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Science
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4
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PE
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2
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History
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2
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Geography
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2
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MFL
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3
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Design and Technology
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1
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Art
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1
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Music
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1
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Computing
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1
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RE
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1
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Active Reading
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1
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PSHE/RSE
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1
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The following progress markers at Key Stage 3 are used:
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Emerging
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Developing
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Achieving
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Exceeding
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Excelling
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