Curriculum
The aim of Yalding Primary School is to provide a caring and engaging learning environment which nurtures the wellbeing and aspirations of all members of the school community. Our vision is to enable everyone to flourish personally, morally, spiritually and academically- embracing “Life In All Its Fullness. “John 10:10
In an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, we actively promote love, responsibility and social and cultural development. Through the practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, we encourage good mental health in children and adults and develop a sense of belonging that embraces and celebrates difference.
Our primary focus is to provide an engaging and empowering curriculum, enhanced by extra-curricular opportunities, which will prepare learners to make a positive contribution to their community and wider society.
Our curriculum will:
– foster academic excellence
– be aspirational and equip learners for today and tomorrow
– engender a sense of personal pride in achievement
– cultivate co-operative, creative, critical thinkers who develop a love of learning
– create motivated and confident pupils who engage in their own learning
– provide a purpose and relevance for learning
– create opportunities for pupil choice and independence
– promote curiosity and respond to the needs and interests of pupils
– develop skills and knowledge to produce quality outcomes
– promote a strong sense of moral purpose and respect for others
Curriculum Implementation
The curriculum design ensures that the needs of individual and small groups of children can be met within the environment of high quality teaching, supported by targeted, proven interventions where appropriate. In this way it can be seen to impact in a very positive way on pupil outcomes
Subjects are planned to ensure progression of knowledge and skills across school.
Enquiry questions are embedded into the school curriculum and offer our children the chance to discuss important issues, learn to listen to others views and share their own thoughts.
Engagement of the whole school community in social action: being courageous advocates for change in local, national and global communities.
Memorable experiences, in addition to diverse and rich opportunities, are provided from which children can learn and develop a range of transferable skills.
High quality visits and visitors enhance the curriculum and provide enrichment of the curriculum.
