Curriculum Principles

In a world of opportunity, our vision is Shaping Positive Futures.

We are ambitious for all our learners and our inclusive and responsive curriculum reflects this. Our curriculum is rooted in the skills and knowledge our learners need to positively progress.

We recognise the paramount importance of English and mathematics as key to unlocking access and opportunity at each stage of education and establishing the foundations for success in life and work. Our broad curriculum provides opportunities for learners to pursue their talents, develop curiosity and a sense of wonder.

Our curriculum aligns itself with local, regional and national skills, with learners leaving our schools to follow careers in various sectors and, importantly, to become great citizens contributing to thriving communities.

The behaviours we help shape are aligned to our values of aspiration, respect, integrity and responsibility. Our learners build their skills and positive behaviours through their personal development curriculum and extracurricular activities they experience, including leadership, communication and teamwork.

Our learners are entitled to achieve the best possible outcomes that help them to shape a positive future. This entitlement outweighs any consideration of how a school’s overall performance is measured or reviewed externally.

Our Impact

We believe that we will have shaped a positive future for our learners if they leave our schools...

by the age of 11, with:	by the age of 16, with:	by the age of 18, with:
the best academic outcomes they are capable of achieving at the end of Key Stage 2, with at least 80% of learners achieving the expected standard in reading, writing and maths; meaningful knowledge they will remember and apply in their next stage of education; positive and respectful behaviours	the best academic and vocational qualifications they can achieve, with at least 80% of learners achieving a standard pass in English and mathematics; and at least 60% of learners achieving a strong pass in English and mathematics; meaningful knowledge they will remember and apply in further education and training; a commitment to achieving their personal aspirations through dedication, collaboration and by taking responsibility for their own learning	high currency qualifications that improve their life chances; meaningful knowledge they will remember and apply in higher education, training and employment; behaviours that demonstrate the maturity and responsibility required to thrive in the world of work