Intent
“Crowan School uses the National Curriculum as a basis to plan units of work with a cross-curricular, thematic approach which is meaningful and engaging for the children. The school curriculum has two elements; to provide opportunities for all pupils to achieve and to promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life. At Crowan, there is an emphasis on experiential learning, including the opportunities for outdoor activities, visits, visitors and cross-curricular links, leading to an immersive approach where the children take ownership and develop a love of learning.”
Through Cornerstones, we are developing the following ‘Big Ideas’:
- Understanding what it means to be human and how behaviours have shaped the world. Understanding the dynamic and physical processes that shape the world.
- Understanding the creative process and how everyday and exceptional creativity can shape the world.
- Understanding the importance of investigation and how this has led to significant change in the world.
- Understanding the properties of all matter, living and non-living.
- Understanding the complexities of the plant and animal species that inhabit the word. Understanding the visual, cultural, social and environmental aspects of places around the world.
Spiritual, Moral, Cultural and Social Development and Fundamental British Values:
Our curriculum will give children the opportunity to:
Social
- Use a range of social skills to participate in the local community and beyond
- Appreciate diverse viewpoints, participate, volunteer and cooperate, find ways to resolve conflicts.
Spiritual
- Explore beliefs, experience and faiths, feelings and values, reflect on experiences.
Moral
- Recognise right from wrong and respect the law.
- Understand consequences, investigate moral and ethical issues, offer reasoned views.
Cultural
- Appreciate cultural influences
- Appreciate the role of Britain’s parliamentary system.
- Participate in culture opportunities, accept, respect and celebrate diversity.
Purpose
We believe that pupils from Crowan School should have the opportunity to learn about other cultures and express and respect others’ points of view.
Well-being
Our curriculum will give the children the opportunity to:
- build respectful relationships
- develop self-esteem and confidence in their own abilities
- learn how to respect themselves and others
Pupil Voice
Our curriculum will give the children the opportunity to:
- Express opinions
- Make choices
- Make a positive contribution to the school community
Pedagogy
Our curriculum will be taught through a pedagogy that:
- Promotes problem solving
- Enables children to reflect on and evaluate their learning
- Enables and fosters children’s natural curiosity
- Excites, promotes and sustains children’s interests
Enrichment
We will enrich our curriculum by:
- Providing on and off site activities
- Using quality resources
- Offering opportunities to learn outdoors
