Intent

Curriculum Intent Statement

Start children off on the way they should go and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

At Newchurch St. Nicholas we have designed our curriculum to acknowledge that within our diverse school community children are all individuals bringing different experiences and personalities to school.

Our curriculum aims to develop basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values by engaging pupils in learning which is tailored to their needs through providing exciting , relevant opportunities which motivate our children and develop critical thinking and give them a thirst for learning. Timetabling prioritises Maths, English and Phonics which are taught for the vast majority of the time in the morning . Core skills are reinforced through cross curricular work which enables children to make links . Our curriculum also aims to capitalise on the school’s local community recognising changes within it and the impact of these on its culture and opportunities.

We acknowledge the Christian foundation of our school and foster close links with church. Our Christian values are threaded through everyday life at St Nicholas and promote tolerance and understanding, positive attitudes to learning and foster healthy relationships.

We are committed to ensuring that  the education the children receive here will provide them with ambition and inspire them to further their horizons. Our curriculum will provide a firm foundation which will enable children to build their potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education and life journey. It is also part of our vision that in the ever changing world we live in, our children are equipped to embrace whatever comes their way with a positive outlook.

Our pupils will leave with a sense of belonging to a tightly knit Christian community.

Children at St. Nicholas are taught  a topic based curriculum. We regularly review our Curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of  our pupils. Where possible we link different subjects together to develop pupils' skills. Please click on the link to open the whole school curriculum map.  For any further information, please see the class pages where there will be newsletters and photographs about the topics being taught.