Curiosity Curriculum

SEND statement:
All pupils are entitled to access our Curiosity Curriculum at a level appropriate to their needs and as such work may have to be adapted to individual requirements.

INTENT

1. We will equip our pupils with the knowledge and skills, especially reading skills, that they need for further learning and in adult life.
2. Foster and develop a hunger and curiosity for life-long learning and enthusiasm for knowledge in our pupils.
3. We want to develop the personal character and attributes of our young people so that they are confident, healthy citizens of the future.
4. Enrich pupils’ lives through a variety of experiences so that they can make informed choices for their own future interests.
5. A curriculum that is relevant and meaningful to young people growing up in Burbage today

IMPLEMENTATION

​The content and sequence of our curriculum is based on the following principles;

1. The requirements of the national curriculum
2. The knowledge and skills that pupils need in order to take advantage of future opportunities
3. Curriculum coherence makes explicit connections between different subjects and experiences
4. It is progressively sequenced to Year 6.
5. Content is planned so that it builds on prior learning and reference future learning.

6.  Content is designed to take advantage of the school’s local context but also to address any typical gaps in learning eg. cultural capital
7.  All pupils, whatever their ability and background, should access the same curriculum
8.  To promote reading across all subjects
9.  Lessons will provide rigorous activities focussed on the development of disciplinary knowledge and skills

IMPACT

​We will know that our children have made progress by; 

1. Using national assessments which identifies progress
2. Children are prepared for the next phase of their education
3. Reaching their endpoints in other subjects
4. The progress and learning of SEND pupils
5. The progress of other key groups
6. The impact on pupils’ attitudes and enjoyment towards learning
7. The success of our reading culture throughout all aspects of the curriculum

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