Curriculum Lead Statement

What is the curriculum like at St Mark's C of E Junior School?

"Where children enjoy learning: achieving all that God created them to be."

We strive to create a curriculum that it suited to individual need, interest and ability so as to fulfil every child's potential and dreams.  Every pupil will have access to a broad, balanced, differentiated and, above all, inspiring curriculum. 

We deliver a curriculum that leads to high standards of attainment and progress across the school whilst also increasing children’s experiences, motivating them about learning and stimulating curiosity and a desire to learn more.

We believe in the importance of teaching children how to be independent learners through the 5 point plan - this will be different in each class (the children have ownership of their plans) but follows on from the Purple Learner ethos at Benhall.  As an example: B.R.A.I.N:

B - be prepared with my equipment

R - have I read any resources around me?

A - ask a buddy for help

I - am I using my intelligence (what I already know)?

N - above all, never give up!

As a result, behaviour for learning (perseverance, resilience, being confident to take a risk without fear of failure etc.) is very good. We endeavour to enable children to become lifelong learners and to prepared for the future. 

Please do not hesitate to come and speak to us about our curriculum content or if you can assist in any way - we welcome feedback and assistance.

Liz Whale

Curriculum Lead

April 2018

St Mark's C of E Junior  School follows the National Curriculum. You can find out more about this by clicking on the Wibbly Wobbly Web link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum

To find out more about what your child is learning about this term, please click on their year group.