Aims
At Rufford, we believe a great curriculum...

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Is underpinned by aims, values and purpose
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Develops the whole person – knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes
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Is broad, balanced and has clear progression in disciplinary & substantive subject knowledge and skills
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Is filled with rich, first-hand purposeful experiences
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Is flexible and responsive to individual needs and interests
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Embeds the principle of sustainability
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Has an eye on the future and the needs of future citizens
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Encourages the use of environments and expertise beyond the classroom
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Makes meaningful links between areas of knowledge across the curriculum and the major issues of our time
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Has a local, national and international dimension
Curriculum Aspirations at Rufford Primary & Nursery School
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To encourage children to grow as individuals and to make a difference to the world as caring and thoughtful citizens.
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Developing a ‘Learning to Learn’ culture where children are proud of their achievements and strive to better themselves.
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Priority given to embedding non-negotiable English and Maths skills through meaningful cross-curricular links.
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Rich reading experiences including classic and contemporary texts.
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Themed topics that appeal to children and which create a broad and balanced learning experience or ‘Learning Journey’ by making links between knowledge and skills in different subjects.
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Awareness of the skills developed through different subjects and how these skills are important when working towards a career aspiration, eg. to be a scientist.
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Giving children an opportunity to share their prior knowledge about topics and to ask questions.
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A WOW activity to ‘hook’ children into each topic and spark their enthusiasm.
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High profile use of computing and technology to enhance and support learning and as a tool to communicate and share ideas and information.
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Extra-curricular opportunities to enhance learning through work with artists, a pianist, workshops and specialists – both in and out of school.
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Opportunities to take part in visits, trips and to welcome visitors into school in order to experience activities, cultures and beliefs outside of their own life experience.
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Opportunities to work towards a final topic outcome which develops a range of skills and attributes. Each child should have the chance to take part in a range of outcome-focused projects throughout their school career:
Outcomes:
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Opportunities created to raise awareness of what is going on in the world, both at home and overseas, eg. through use of Espresso News.
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To take part in Themed Weeks and days to extend the breadth of learning and ensure curriculum coverage.
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Creative Homework which includes cross-curricular opportunities for independent learning and for parents to be involved in their children’s learning.
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Assemblies which enhance learning and promote the curriculum aspirations: PSHE and citizenship links/learning about famous musicians, artists, scientists / keeping children informed about world events, festivals and cultures
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After school clubs to enhance learning and to provide further opportunities for a wider range of experiences.