Curriculum Overview
An aspirational, exciting and engaging curriculum; putting children at the heart of their learning; preparing them for success in a diverse and ever-changing future within Modern Britain and beyond.
Through child-centred, immersive, aspirational commission projects and purposeful action, we enable all of our pupils to flourish. Strong links with the local community encourage our pupils to explore the opportunities available on their doorstep and their place in Society. By introducing a global dimension to our coverage, pupils are exposed to issues beyond their immediate context, developing their potential as change agents for the future. By the end of a child's journey with us they will have been immersed in at least 20 countries and will have carried out at least 20 aspirations ( eg lawyer, restauranteur, ecologist) so that they have a real understanding of the world and a good knowledge of the jobs on offer to aspire to. We have been asked by the local authority to speak at conferences and have received many visits from teachers across Oxfordshire to look at our excellent practice.
Commission celebrations
In presenting their knowledge, discoveries and thinking at our termly Commission celebrations for parents and the wider community, our aim is that children know that they have the capacity to cause change in adult behaviours and thinking and therefore that they are being ‘of service to the world. Our pupils will speak to a different audience each term so that by the end of the year they will have spoken to a least 3 groups of people.
Hierarchy of Audience - Term 1 & 2
Work above was linked to our vision and values - in the roots is how we are and with the right soil, conditions, mental health support and teachings, the words in the tree are how we hope to flourish.
Our approach
Our ‘Intent, Implement and Impact’ document underpins every lesson we teach and outlines the 5 nutrients we provide, enabling our children to grow and flourish as individuals.
- Valuing the whole child - We aim to create inclusive and engaging learning environments to help us develop curious, confident learners. Within each curriculum subject, we provide thought provoking opportunities for all pupils so that they develop good levels of understanding within a broad curriculum.
- Deep thinking - Our curriculum topics are ethical and meaningful and encompass relevant topics, such as challenging gender stereotypes, affecting change and nurture a deeper understanding of global issues.
- Global citizenship - our curriculum has to prepare our pupils for the future and whilst we may be a small village school, we are a forward thinking, research driven and compassionate community. Our curriculum reflects a wide global reach and exposes pupils to cultures, locations and landscapes from every continent.
- Community Links - As well as inviting in our local PCSO and engaging in the IMPS programme, we are making the most of the opportunities our local community provides.
- Nurture and mental health education - we want our pupils to be be able to establish healthy, meaningful and supportive relationships with those in school and beyond. Our PSHCE, SMSC and supportive learning environments support children in collaborating, combining skills and talents and the ability to work together successfully. Our appointment of a nurture lead enables us to develop this provision further.
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The curriculum design
Our curriculum runs on a two year cycle, with projects spanning the long terms. This allows pupils to experience their learning through both breadth and depth studies. Pupils' learning builds upon previous knowledge in clear progressive steps.
We immerse our children through drama to engage them in their learning. Commission projects are set by 'experts', ( usually someone from the community) challenging our pupils to use their learning for a real-life career application.
Commission projects to date have included:
- We are the ENSA: exploring the impact and understanding people's experiences of World War 2 (Year 5/6)
- We are forest school leaders: exploring the stone age and creating an educational, stone age forest school session. (Year 3/4)
- We are campaigners raising awareness of environmental issues across the School (Year 1/2)
- We are tour guides: taking our grandparents around Clanfield and performing 'The Little Red Hen' (Reception)
Here is our whole school curriculum overview:
Whole School Curriculum Overview
Additional Opportunities
In addition to our curriculum offer, we provide opportunities for our pupils to flourish and develop holistically in order to be their best selves
- Head Boy and Head Girl
- House Captains and Deputies
- Pupil Leadership Team
- Worship Warriors
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