Curriculum Vision

Our vision is to provide an inclusive, creative, knowledge-rich curriculum, where Christian values and key knowledge underpin all learning. English and maths skills will be the backbone to pupils’ success, with high expectations for all.

Curriculum Intent

Our curriculum is driven by the need to prepare our pupils with the appropriate skills for lifelong learning.  At St Botolph’s, we offer a rich and vibrant curriculum which is ambitious for all learners, regardless of background or barriers they may face. 

Through our curriculum, we develop the essential knowledge for subject areas, which builds on previous learning. Our curriculum covers the formal requirements of the National Curriculum, and goes beyond the experiences of the classroom to ensure that our children are exposed to the richest and most varied cultural opportunities that we can provide. Enrichment opportunities are mapped out across the year for each key stage.

We particularly aim to:

• Provide pupils’ with a knowledge rich curriculum that builds on prior learning .
• Develop pupils’ vocabulary , linked to specific subjects
• Provide pupils’ with enrichment opportunities outside the classroom.
• inspire and develop a love of learning and love of life.
• Set high expectations, encourage aspiration and enable pupils to persevere and achieve their goals.
• Secure good outcomes for all pupils’
• Ensure that pupils'  "find their fantastic" and ensure that we support them to do this, no matter what it takes

Accessibility to the Curriculum 

The SENCO works alongside class teachers and support staff to oversee SEN provision and monitor the progress of any child requiring additional support. Where appropriate other agencies will be asked to work alongside the school to assess a child and plan for their needs. At all stages parents/carers will be involved in the process. Our curriculum is carefully planned so that it accessible to all pupils.

Ensuring the curriculum has impact.

Lesson Design

All our curriculum lessons follow a set structure, which includes a vocabulary starter and a retrieval practice. Children are regularly assessed in the knowledge that they have learnt, via low stakes quizzing and retrieval starter work.

Assessment 

At the end of each topic, pupils’ knowledge is assessed. These assessments are based on the key knowledge that has been taught during the topic. The key knowledge is identified in the "Key Knowledge and Vocabulary" documents for each subject. Any gaps in knowledge, that are identified during the assessment,  are built into future lessons.