Curriculum Framework

Our curriculum enables all students to unlock their academic and personal potential. The curriculum is structured to interleave and build on knowledge and skills from previous key stages and is powered by digital technology to ensure students lead their own learning.

Our curriculum framework covers:

● Year 7 - Year 9 Threshold Curriculum: Builds on the primary curriculum and lays the foundation for academic success in examinations.

● Mastery/Deep Learning: Focuses on mastering key areas (Threshold Concepts) through repeated sequencing, leading to deep learning and development of expertise.

● Long-term Memory: Through sequencing, storytelling, and meaningful schemata, material is committed to long-term memory.

● High Challenge For All: Ensures students engage in deep thought and healthy struggle, fostering a high-challenge, low-risk culture.

● Tier 2 and Tier 3 Vocabulary: Exposes students to rich vocabulary for deep subject knowledge and social mobility.

● ASPIRE Character Framework: Identifies six character virtues taught explicitly through the curriculum.

● Learning Skills: Equips students with metacognitive skills for full curriculum engagement.

● Key Stage 4: Undertakes accredited courses for success in national qualifications and life beyond school.

● 360 Cycle: Allows students to revisit learning and correct misunderstandings.

● Our curriculum is a roadmap to success for all our students, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and character virtues necessary for thriving in life beyond school.