Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to:

• explore the breadth and depth of the national curriculum

• see clear links between different aspects of their learning

• learn within a coherent and progressive framework

• develop a rich and deep subject knowledge

• experience the challenge and enjoyment of learning

• develop and demonstrate their creativity

• develop new skills through a variety of interesting contexts

 Our curriculum will be taught through a pedagogy that:

• promotes collaboration, problem solving, creativity and communication

• excites, promotes and sustains children’s interest

• offers all children a range of memorable experiences

• enables children to reflect on and evaluate their learning

• focuses on continuous retrieval opportunities to support and develop long term memory

• follows the latest educational research including the educational research of 'Rosenshine's ten principles of instruction'

Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to:

• learn how to respect themselves and others

• develop self-esteem and confidence in their abilities

• build respectful friendships

• work in a range of groups and settings

• recognise that people are good at different things

• reflect and think mindfully about their learning

Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to:

• explore ways of becoming an active citizen

• express their opinions on a range of different topics and issues

• say what they like and dislike about their learning

• take part in democratic activities across the curriculum

• make a positive contribution to the school and local community

 We will enrich our curriculum by:

• providing on and off-site subject or topic related activities;

• developing partnerships with external providers that extend children’s opportunities for learning;

• welcoming parents and carers to take part in children’s learning and experiences;

• holding specialist curriculum days or weeks, including termly 'ed-venture' days for Years 1-6.

• using external specialist teachers/Parkfield teacher expertise to deliver particular aspects of the curriculum

• offering opportunities for children to learn outdoors

• providing a range of extra-curricular activities for all ages