Curriculum

Our curriculum is a framework for setting out the aims of our programme of education, including the knowledge, skills and understanding we believe will be gained at each stage of the student’s learning journey (intent); for translating that framework over time into a structure and narrative (implementation) and for evaluating what knowledge and understanding our students have gained against both internal and external expectations (impact).

In designing it, we have ensured that every student has access to a curriculum that is coherently planned and sequenced that supports the cumulative acquisition of knowledge (and skills) to be successful in their subjects. We believe it provides equality of opportunity, particularly for the most disadvantaged, including those with additional educational needs/disabilities, that enables the development of knowledge and cultural capital to succeed in life. Our aim is to ensure that every student leaves us with a love of learning. They have high aspirations and expectations of themselves which allows them to achieve their full academic potential.

 

We hold high value on students developing a sound moral compass as a result of the teaching we provide. Students understand, and actively demonstrate, the importance of showing care and respect for others, including our environment, whilst promoting strong British values that enable them to contribute positively to society and be fully prepared for life in modern Britain. Our curriculum encourages students to develop their character, confidence, resilience and independence which prepares them for future success

 

As a result of educational research and feedback from all stakeholders, we manage our curriculum as detailed here. We believe, supported by internal evidence, that enabling students to choose their subjects later in their secondary education in year 9 enables them to make more informed and better choices as to future curriculum studies, careers and aspirations.