Curriculum

We provide an innovative and progressive curriculum which is taught through cross curricular themes. We ensure that there is every opportunity for all pupils to make use of their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills within a creative model designed to enrich and excite.

There are 6 Key Skills that we develop across the whole of the Curriculum. By teaching these Key Skills we create contexts for learning that cover all of the programmes of study in the National Curriculum

We also raise standards in the basic skills because the key skills of Communication (English), Application of Number (maths) and IT are developed in each area of learning.
 

COMMUNICATION

Communication involves speaking, listening, reading and writing. Opportunities are provided in English in particular, and through pupils’ use of language across the curriculum.

APPLICATION OF
NUMBER

Application of number includes developing a range of mental calculation strategies and associated mathematical language. Pupils need to develop the ability use and apply these skills across subject areas and to solve problems in real-life situations.

INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology includes the ability to use a range of information sources and ICT tools to find, analyse, interpret, evaluate.

WORKING WITH OTHERS

Working with others includes the ability to contribute to small-group and whole-class discussions and to work with others to meet a challenge. All subject areas provide opportunities for pupils to share experiences and benefit from what others think, say and do.

IMPROVING OWN LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE

Improving own learning and performance involves pupils reflecting on and critically evaluating their work and what they have learnt, and identifying ways to improve their learning.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Problem solving involves pupils developing the skills and strategies to solve the problems they will face in learning and in life. Pupils need to have opportunities to respond to the challenge of problems and to plan, test, modify and review progress needed to achieve particular outcomes.