Curriculum Overview

Long Term Planning and Curriculum Overviews

Our curriculum:

Widens horizons, encourages an appetite for learning, contributes to the enjoyment by the children of a fulfilling childhood and prepares them for full and responsible lives.
Fosters spiritual, moral, social, cultural, intellectual and physical development
Is broad, balanced, and relevant. The delivery is well matched to the needs and interests of the
children
Ensures deep learning and mastery of concepts
Provides continuity and progression through the school years and between key stages
Provides a stable, supportive and rich learning environment both in school and in the wider community
Ensures that children learn effectively and efficiently through well planned and creative experiences
Delivers frequent hands-on enrichment experiences
Is enhanced by our city centre location, offering a wealth of first-hand experiences
Provides equal opportunities for all pupils, recognising the worth of different abilities, skills and talents of individuals and groups of pupils
Develops a growth mind-set in which no ceiling is set on pupil potential
Takes careful account of the special educational needs of all children and will ensure the pupils with disabilities have full access to all aspects of the curriculum
Fosters self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence and an active celebration of the beliefs and opinions of others
Develops a partnership between the family, school and the community
Seeks to develop links with industry, commerce and the community to enrich the curriculum