Learning

In our school, both children and adults love learning together. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and purposeful, drawn up by our own staff for our children. Learning is based on the National Curriculum, but reaches far beyond. We balance high academic standards and strong progress with learning for life, developing creativity, increasing independence, the ability to solve problems and take risks in a supportive, yet challenging learning environment.

Our curriculum is underpinned by five main

principles: Becoming active and reflective learners Developing a deeper understanding of the Christian Faith

Enjoying challenging thinking and complexity in problem solving Celebrating diversity Learning through real life contexts We teach flexibly because we find a variety of approaches inspires children, keeps learning fresh and exciting, gives opportunities for all and develops adaptability; a valuable life skill for their futures.

Children may learn through: A themed approach An enterprise approach which has an end goal or through learning which is: led by the pupils (encouraged and coached by the adults) cross-curricular

creative and open ended personalised

subject specific We enjoy whole-school, Key Stage and class opportunities for learning beyond the school site, with trips, residential, activities and opportunities to acquire knowledge, gain new skills, gather evidence and experience first hand, or participate in larger scale events.

Recent trips have included learning about journalism in London, exploring habitats at the allotments and the seaside, discovering our local and national heritage, and honing physical skills in local sport opportunities.

Details of current learning for each class can be found on our website: www.chevening.kent.sch.uk/class-pages-1/