Our Curriculum Drivers
When designing our curriculum, we took into account the needs of our learners and community, our vision and values, and the location of our school. These ‘big ideas’ or curriculum drivers are used to underpin the development work we undertake in all areas of school life and to ensure our curriculum offer is enriched and personalised to our children and their families.
Health During their time at Trent Young’s, we want our children to develop habits and acquire knowledge and skills that will promote good health, both physical and mental. We want each child to have experiences which enable them to understand the importance of eating a balanced diet and getting regular exercise; to learn and apply strategies which will help them to deal with life experiences; and develop the ability to solve problems.
We believe that it is important that children
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Language In order to fully access learning and life, we consider that developing children’s interest in language, and the skills related to acquiring and using language are vitally important. Alongside the development of language, we aim to teach children communication skills so that they become confident communicators who are equipped to succeed now and in the future.
Our work through all the curriculum subjects provides opportunities for children to
Learn a second language All of our children learn French; language learning from Reception sows the seeds of curiosity that enable children to learn about, and foster an interest in, another language and culture other than their own. As their curiosity blossoms so does their confidence, appetite for learning about other languages, countries, communities and cultures. Language learners use their skills to harvest vital knowledge and understanding that improves communication and literacy skills in their own language. We teach languages to broaden horizons and enhance future opportunities for study, work and travel as well as developing a lifelong passion for languages. |
Community We believe that our curriculum will enable the children to develop the emotional understanding necessary to experience positive relationships, to develop a sense of justice and an ability to empathise, which in turn will lead to respect for themselves and each other. We also feel that developing our school as a learning community is key to enable everyone’s light to shine. Through parental and community involvement, we strive to enhance the learning for both pupils and adults. We want to encourage parents’ and carers’ involvement and for them to feel welcome and valued in our school. We aim to help the children to understand that they are all part of a global community, to gain a sense of place and understand that they play a part in our world’s future.
We aim to do this through
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Environment We want to enrich our children’s understanding of their local and wider environment by providing opportunities for learning within and beyond the classroom. We believe our children deserve opportunities to experience the richness of the world’s diversity and develop an attitude of care and respect, understanding how actions and decisions impact upon it. We aim to raise awareness of issues which impact on the environment upon which we all depend, as well as actions we can take to improve and sustain it.
Through learning about the environment across our curriculum we aim to
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Technology We aspire to use technology so that it enhances learning experiences and prepares each child for living well in a digital world. We aim for technology to foster engagement, interactivity and creativity, making learning more enjoyable and effective.
Through learning about technology across our curriculum we aim to
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