Curriculum Overview

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Overview

Here at Ashbrook School, we believe that learning should be child-centred, reflecting the individual needs of our children.  We believe that infant education should build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and that every child has the right to a childhood which includes engaging in a range of exciting and memorable experiences, which give them the freedom to explore, take risks and develop resilience; a curriculum celebrates diversity and helps create unity.

We work closely with Holmwood School and Nursery to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of the children in our community. School leaders ensure that the curriculum is developed in partnership ensuring a cohesive approach. We also liaise closely with Two Mile Ash School ensuring that the curriculum pathways develop from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 2.

We plan units of work which are relevant to our pupil's interests and specific learning needs, whilst ensuring coverage of the National Curriculum and statutory Religious Education requirements. The progression of skills and knowledge is clearly mapped out to ensure children are moved onto their next step of learning in all areas.

You can access more information of the full curriculum through the following ways:

  • Accessing the specific subject tabs on the left.
  • Reading the 'Childhood Pledge' below.
  • Accessing the detailed Curriculum Progression documents [Pathways] below.
Our Childhood Pledge

In our aim to provide child-centred learning which reflects the individual needs and interests of all the children, we believe children should engage in as many ‘childhood’ experiences as possible, which aren’t prescribed within the National Curriculum.

We pledge to all our children, that we will provide specific memorable experiences and opportunities throughout their time here at Ashbrook, which allows them to grow.

IFtL Childhood Pledge

Introduction

Aims & Objectives

The National Curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. It introduces pupils to the best that has been thought and said; and helps engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement. The National Curriculum is just one element in the education of every child. There is time and space in the school day and in each week, term and year to range beyond the National Curriculum specifications. The National Curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils’ knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. This is underpinned by our common ethos and shared values. It is vibrant, rich and offers a wide range of learning experiences. Our broad and balanced curriculum provides opportunities to learn about the local, wider and global community and supports and enables pupils to lead fulfilling lives.

At Ashbrook School, the spiritual, social moral and cultural development of all our children is paramount. We believe that the most important function of the school is to maintain an environment in which every member of the school is able to achieve success and fulfilment. There must be a total consistency of expectation that everyone (irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion or culture) should feel safe and secure; have empathy for all others and place a high value upon individual achievement and personal development. To achieve this, our equality objectives are as follows:

  • To promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and understanding through a rich range of experience, both in and beyond the school.
  • To reduce prejudice and increase understanding of equality through direct teaching across the curriculum.
  • To ensure that all pupils are given similar opportunities with regards to after-school clubs and enrichment activities.
  • Diminish the difference in attainment between those children considered to be ‘disadvantaged’ and those who are not.
  • To allow equal access to information for all parents.
  • To ensure the school environment is accessible to all pupils, staff and visitors.

At Ashbrook School, we recognise and respect the diverse beliefs of our families. Parents and carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons.

If you wish to exercise this right, please contact the Headteacher in writing to discuss your request. We will work with you to ensure appropriate arrangements are made for your child during RE lessons.

Please note:

  • This right applies to all pupils in all year groups.
  • You do not need to provide a reason for withdrawal.
  • Alternative educational activities will be provided during RE lessons.

For more information, please refer to our policies or contact the school office.