Curriculum Information

What is a 'curriculum'?

"The curriculum is a framework for setting out the aims of a programme of education, including the knowledge and understanding to be gained at each stage (intent); for translating that framework over time into a structure and narrative, within an institutional context (implementation) and for evaluating what knowledge and understanding pupils have gained against expectations (impact / achievement)." Ofsted 2019

Our curriculum intent, we flourish...

Our curriculum provides opportunities for all children to embrace challenge and encourages them to grow to their full potential. It supports our children to develop a sense of high self-esteem and a respect for themselves, others and the environment, promoting inquisitive minds and a spirit of curiosity through a balanced and stimulating curriculum.

Our curriculum intent is underpinned by our vision statement of ‘We belong, we believe, we flourish’ and further articulated by our five 'Curriculum Drivers' detailed below.

For more detailed information about our Curriculum Drivers please click here.

How we plan each unit

Below are the principles that teachers adhere to when designing a unit of work, to ensure it builds upon prior learning and leads to secure schema.

For more detailed information about our Unit Design please click here.

How we structure our lessons

This is the structure we follow during lessons to reduce cognitive load and ensure all children are able to flourish.

For more detailed information about our Lesson Design please click here.

Our curriculum is supported by planning guidance from a number of support schemes/resources and meets ‘National Curriculum 2014’ requirements. Children receive opportunities to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each of the different curriculum subjects.

Southbroom St James Academy uses a variety of teaching approaches to create the best possible learning opportunities for all our children.  Many subjects are also supported by experiences beyond the classroom - from theatre or museum outings, to residential field trips.

Our curriculum and SEN

At Southbroom St James, all class teachers are responsible for providing a curriculum that is suitable for all pupils in the class, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) with support from the SENCo. We have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to ensuring our curriculum complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. Our inclusion statement emphasises the importance of providing an inclusive learning environment for all pupils including those with SEND. 

More detailed curriculum information can be found below:

Relationships and Sex Education

The objective of relationships and sex education is to help and support young people through their physical, emotional and moral development. RSE will promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils in our school and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. Pupils will be encouraged to talk openly and their questions answered appropriately and honestly in a way that respects diversity of cultures and family forms.

We aim to ensure that pupils: 

• develop confidence in talking, listening and thinking about feelings and relationships.
• develop their self esteem and sense of responsibility.
• are able to name parts of the body and describe how their bodies work.
• can protect themselves and ask for help and support.
• are prepared for puberty.

Parents of year 6 children are invited to an Information Evening where they are able to view resources that are used, including a DVD.  They are also given the opportunity for their child to opt out of this part of the sex education programme (as the law states).

Please click here for the RSE policy.