Our Curriculum Vision.

We believe that all children at Our Lady’s have the entitlement to a broad, balanced, creative and coherent curriculum which prepares them for the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century.  Our vision is that pupils are exposed to a range of curriculum topics that develop their understanding of the world and become well rounded, culturally literate young people with a thirst for learning.

Our curriculum is designed in a way that is fully inclusive to all children including, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The Equalities Act 2010 states that school should not victimise or discriminate in the way that it provides education for its pupils. We ensure that our curriculum is accessible to all pupils through high quality teaching as well as adapting teaching and learning to meet the to meet the  individual needs of all pupils. We pride ourselves on educating our pupils on the importance of not making judgements based around the protected characteristics identified in The Equalities Act 2010 such as, gender, race, ethnicity and sexual orientation.

In order for children to learn to think for themselves and for learning to become truly embedded we ensure the correct balance between knowledge and skills. It is important that children become responsible for their own learning enabling them to plan and show initiative; persevere and have a commitment to self-improvement.

Our curriculum aims to:

·        Exceed expectations of the national curriculum.

·        Is customised to capitalise upon the experiences and backgrounds of pupils as well as give then new experiences

·        Supports and promotes the climate of the school

·        Gives sufficient balance to the both the academic and the personal development of the pupils

·        Promotes for all pupils a suitable breadth of opportunities

·        Promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development including the promotion and understanding of British Values

·        Is organised effectively to support pupils growing depth of understanding

·        Engages pupil's interests

·        Promote inclusion, diversity and community cohesion.

·        Encourage children to work independently and cooperatively.

·        Ensure that children are taught to become enterprising.

·        Develop emotional intelligence and raise aspirations.

·        Help to make children socially responsible.

·        Ensure that all pupils realise their potential.

·        Ensure that children achieve high standards across a variety of subjects.

·        Ensure that all children are taught the essential knowledge and skills in the subject discipline

Mrs Sansom is our Curriculum Lead if you require any further information please email Michaela.sansom@ourladysorrows.doncaster.sch.uk

We believe that a broad and balanced curriculum extends beyond the classroom. We tailor and adapt our curriculum to meet the needs of our community, and in doing so, provide a wealth of experiences throughout their time at Our Lady’s.

• We are committed to ensuring that all our children have the opportunity to…

• Explore their local environment

• Plant, grow and then use what they have grown

• Enjoy the great outdoors and take part in Forest School

• Be actively involved in charitable work

• Visit places of worship for the major world religions

• Experience a residential

• Learn a musical instrument and experience live music

• Experience dance

• Walk the Labyrinth

• Go to the theatre

• Visit Doncaster museums and galleries

• Swim at least 25 metres

• Take part in a sports competition

• Experience democracy by casting a vote

• Learn first aid

• Engage in the community of Armthorpe

• Learn how to ride a bike

• Go on public transport