Curriculum Driver

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  We recognise that a curriculum has to be broad, balanced and offer children opportunities to grow as individuals as well as learners. In addition, we also recognise that children should be challenged in their work; learning from mistakes/errors and celebrating successes.

  The curriculum at St Mary's and St Benedict's RC Primary School has been designed to take account of the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and the Primary National Curriculum. It exposes our children to enriching experiences, immersing them in progressive knowledge and skills; equipping them with personal characteristics required to succeed in life. We intend to offer our children new and exciting experiences through extra-curricular activities that are designed to build resilience, confidence and self-esteem.

  The key principles behind the design of our curriculum are for our children to:

  • be curious - to wonder why and to enquire about things they see/hear or read about

  • be independent - have the ability to achieve academically and socially 

  • be resilient – able to bounce back from mistakes and challenges

  • be challenged – push oneself to go further and try harder

  • be a listener – respond well to ideas from other adults and children with courtesy and respect

  • be enthusiastic – ability to get involved in anything and everything regardless of your personal opinion

  We believe these key principles underpin what every child needs to be successful, including being well prepared for transition points both within St Mary's and St Benedict's RC Primary School and then onwards into Secondary School."