Curriculum Information
At Ardeley we are very proud of our exciting and ambitious curriculum. Our curriculum has been designed to be knowledge rich, coherent, and clearly sequenced with an emphasis on the skills and knowledge children need to thrive.
Curriculum planning is constructed around a two year rolling programme.
Vocabulary is emphasised throughout ensuring children can access the curriculum and develop lifelong skills in communication and our attention to cultural capital ensures the curriculum is aspirational.
Our curriculum is based on educational research and an understanding of our local context and needs; leading us to a focus on cultural and ethical diversity, mental wellbeing and a sense of community.
OUR INTENT
Our vision Loving and Learning in Fellowship and Faith motivates us to apply the lessons of Jesus in both our relationships and education, developing a family rooted in his teachings, growing spiritually, educationally and emotionally.
Our Key Christian Values that have driven our curriculum design (intent) are:
Compassion – Our children will be kind and show empathy and compassion for others. They will flourish in a safe and nurturing environment that builds healthy minds, emotional happiness and resilience.
Respect
Respect is treating others nicely. Respect is also treating my surroundings and objects nicely and taking care of them. Respect is following rules and understanding they are there for a purpose.
Hope –
We have high hopes and aspirations for our future, our school and community. We also understand that faith gives us hope for both now and for the future, and that this hope brings confidence.
Friendship –
Friendship is feeling comfortable in each other’s company, being able to share joy and sorrows. True friendship enables each person to grow and ensures that the unique individuality of each person is recognised.
Below are the Curriculum Overviews for different subjects:
How we teach Phonics at Ardeley
Wider Curriculum Map - this details the topics being covered in each year group and subject:
EYFS - Updated soon.
Individual Subject Detailed Overviews - these provide more detail for each subject and are used by the teacher for more in depth planning:
RE
Science
Computing
History
Geography
Art
DT
PSHE/SRE
PE
Music
Should you require any more information regarding our curriculum please contact the school office and they will pass your enquiry on to the relevant Subject leader.
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