Our Curriculum
As our children journey through Paxcroft, they will develop the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to be independent, positive and resilient learners, with their passion for learning ignited and their academic, physical and mental wellbeing nurtured. Every child will have the chance to shine and will leave our school prepared for a future as a confident citizen able to make a valued contribution to society through their kindness, honesty and respect for themselves and others.
We believe that our curriculum is broad and balanced and ambitious for all children. It is exciting, relevant and meaningful to our children, placing development of the whole child at its centre.
At Paxcroft, we believe that our curriculum should be thought of in its widest sense: it is the entire planned learning experience that a child will experience on their journey through our school, from formal learning opportunities to meaningful experiences that shape academic, physical and mental wellbeing. It is coherently planned and well sequenced to allow learning of knowledge and skills to be built upon and confidence developed. The development and awareness of the attributes needed to become well-rounded citizens who are prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century permeates our curriculum at all levels.
Underpinning our curriculum design are three key themes. These shape our curriculum, reflect our vision and values, and respond to the needs of the school community.
1. Passion for learning
Our children will have a thirst for learning, both in school and beyond our gates. They will be curious learners, well-educated citizens and they will gain the knowledge, skills, understanding and vocabulary to give them the confidence and empower them to contribute positively to society.
2. Ambition & aspiration
Our children will have ambition and high aspirations for their futures. Each child’s capacity to see possibilities in the world will be developed – their horizons broadened. Children will know that their aspirations will be reached through hard work and determination.
3. Community
Our children will understand their local community and feel proud of where they live. Our curriculum will help them to see their place in increasingly widening circles, from citizens of our school through to being conscientious, aware global citizens who can make a positive impact and who are tolerant and compassionate towards others. They will understand that the world they live in needs looking after.