Curriculum Intent
Curriculum Intent Statement
Intent:
High Clarence Primary School intends to support every child to become confident, empowered learners with the resilience to face challenges and engage as future learners and citizens. They will be proud of themselves, their school, their local community and will be prepared for the world beyond.
Our children will be taught by staff who have high aspirations for them. Governors and parents will work effectively with staff to ensure high standards of education are achieved for all children. A bespoke curriculum will place the child at the centre of everything we do focussing on English and Maths as priority subjects.
Implementation:
It will begin as they enter Early Years, giving the children the best start in their school life by encouraging a positive image of themselves. They will be taught in a safe, yet stimulating environment enhancing their interests and exploiting all learning opportunities which will be relevant to each and every child’s understanding. This ethos will follow through all key stages until transfer to secondary education. It will be continuous provision at its best.
The bespoke curriculum will meet national curriculum requirements and there will be effective teaching of knowledge, skills and vocabulary across all subjects. It will be planned to provide a range of imaginative, creative, experiential experiences in order to meet the learning needs of all pupils This will include effective use of the outdoor environment. Such experiences will both enhance and extend the national curriculum by the effective use of school visits, visitors into school, before and after school clubs, theme days/weeks, involvement with local, national and international areas of focus in order for them to be fully involved in the world around them.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2
http://www.gov.uk/national-curriculum/key-stage-1-and-2
The curriculum has been designed to encourage the children to be curious, to explore, influence and enjoy their own learning, through work which is age appropriate and progressive. This will be organised within a framework of themes and topics relevant to their needs and interests. It will encourage children to work in a range of groupings in order to facilitate both independence and resilience as well as encouraging speaking, listening and social skills. Support of parents will be a key factor in this success.
Alongside this will be the development of all aspects of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural education in order to ensure they develop a sense of responsibility and life skills to prepare them for the future. The children will be encouraged to verbally articulate their thoughts and opinions yet be compassionate and understanding of others views.
Impact
Children will achieve their full potential, both academically, socially and emotionally. They will have the confidence and resilience to challenge themselves but also enjoy their learning. Through involvement with such a curriculum they will build on their knowledge and skills, they will learn and remember more throughout their primary education in order to be fully prepared for the next stage of their education.