Curriculum

We want to nurture in our children a strong sense of connection with themselves, with their community, with nature and with the wider world.

We want to help children discover their passions by giving them a wide range of skills and knowledge. We want the children to understand their responsibilities as global citizens but also to have the choices and freedoms that will enable them to flourish as individuals. Our curriculum will be planned with purpose and taught with passion so that children learn more, know more and remember more.

Rosendale’s curriculum provides all our children with a broad and balanced education. We want to nurture in our children a strong sense of connection with their community, with nature and with the wider world. Our curriculum will help children discover their passions by giving them a wide range of skills and knowledge.

Reading is at the heart of all that we do. Our classrooms and our school library are full of books chosen by staff, families and children that capture the imagination. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success and we want to see all our children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure.

Our curriculum also encourages our children to see themselves as scientists, artists, musicians, computer programmers, historians and geographers. Children at Rosendale recognise the power of rational explanation and develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena. They are inspired to be curious about planet Earth and its people. They think critically and know how art and design reflect and shape our history and define how we think about the world. They learn musical notation and learn to play wind, percussion and string instruments. They use information technology not only to learn how to program but also to enhance their learning across the curriculum.

Through the curriculum our children will understand the complexity of people’s lives, the process of change, the diversity of societies and relationships between different groups, as well as their own identity and the challenges of their time. Research evidence has shown that taking part in PE and sport not only keeps children physically and mentally healthy, it can support the development of social skills, social behaviours, self-esteem, positive attitudes to school and even academic and cognitive development. In partnership with Teachsport, children at Rosendale develop knowledge, skills and tactical awareness in a range of sports including cricket, hockey, tennis and football and participate in fitness, dance and swimming.