Cardwell
Whole School Curriculum Overview
The curriculum at Cardwell is purposefully constructed to provide a clear progression model linked to expectations set out in the National Curriculum. Cardwell learners are entitled to an education that equips them with the knowledge, skills and values they need in order to embrace the opportunities and challenges they encounter; leaving them ready for their next stage in life.
Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum Overview 2024 - 2025Year 1 to Year 6 Curriculum Overview 2024 - 2025
Intent
The Cardwell curriculum aims to enable pupils to:
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Value and understand the importance of their ongoing education.
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Become confident, positive learners who make effective progress and achieve their potential.
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Understand how to live a safe, healthy and happy life.
Implementation
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Learning is purposefully planned to build upon prior learning and develop deeper understanding from FS – Y6.
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Clear progression documents (based on the National Curriculum) account for how the curriculum is both spiral and interleaved; accounting for prior knowledge, key objectives (from the national curriculum), key vocabulary and key themes. We focus on both the journey our curriculum takes children on and the role of cognitive psychology to build up knowledge and skills.
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A dialogic approach where teachers ‘Think Out Loud’ (Lets Think!) is consistent in curriculum delivery to ensure pupils are able to engage with their learning and analyse their thoughts.
Impact
Our curriculum:
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Promotes ambitious, aspirational high standards in Reading, Writing and Maths – readying children for their next stage of education.
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Exposes children to quality texts and a love of reading, across the curriculum.
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Is broad, balanced and well-structured; with sequenced learning that ensures progress in each subject.
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Values subjects as a discipline in their own right.
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Provides children with a sense of wellbeing and pride in all that they achieve.
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Offers a broad range of enrichment opportunities to further support the development of cultural capital.
More Information About The School Curriculum
For more information regarding the curriculum, please contact the school office or click on the links below.
