Each subject has a spiral curriculum to ensure that there is a coherent sequence to the learning of knowledge, skills and vocabulary so children can recall the detailed content outlined in the curriculum and make links between the learning. We have designed a curriculum that promotes enquiry based lessons where facilitating discussions and questioning is at the heart of all subjects. We encourage the children to explore and challenge their thinking, whilst embedding a sense of respect for ourselves and others and a sense of wonder at the world we live in.
Chesterton provides a broad and balanced curriculum that focuses on the development of the whole child. Our curriculum is inclusive and our focus on quality first teaching ensures it is accessible to all learners. We have identified the barriers to learning that many of our children face and as a result, we have ensured that our core values (pride, resilience and kindness) and our life ladders (team work, communication, problem solving, curiosity/ creativity and independence) are threaded through our curriculum to ensure we are focusing on developing good character. We value parents and carers and work in partnership with them to enrich the curriculum.
Our curriculum focuses on basic skills and a strong focus on language acquisition runs throughout the school. We have designed a curriculum enrichment offer which complements the lessons and ensures our children have the cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
Our curriculum goals – what we want for our children: