Curriculum statement
Values
We believe that our children deserve a curriculum that is inspiring, creative and provides them opportunities to achieve their full potential.
We work hard to provide learning experiences that are engaging, enjoyable and challenging. Basic skills are driven through all curriculum subjects.
Teachers plan sequences of lessons using prior learning and new skills and knowledge. The curriculum is constantly reviewed to ensure it meets our children needs.
We celebrate the diversity of all children and cultures and we promote spiritual, moral, social, cultural development and modern British values.
Our school motto ‘Aiming High’ reflects the standard we expect for all learners.
Aims and objectives
The aims of our school curriculum are:
- to enable all children to learn and develop skills and knowledge to the best of their ability;
- to promote a positive attitude towards learning, so that children enjoy coming to school and acquire a solid basis for lifelong learning;
- to teach basic skills in English, Mathematics and Computing;
- to enable children to be creative and to develop their own critical thinking;
- to teach children about the developing world, including how their environment and society have changed over time;
- to help children understand Britain’s cultural heritage;
- to enable children to be positive citizens in society, within their community and the wider world;
- to fulfil all the requirements of the National Curriculum (2014) and the Locally Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education;
- to enable children to have an awareness of their own spiritual development and moral understanding;
- to help children understand and value the importance of truth and fairness, so that they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all;
- to provide opportunities for our children to be aspirational, believe in themselves and be resilient.
“Pupils thrive at Thorpepark Academy.”
“Leaders know the pupils, their families and the community very well.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn.”
“The school’s offer for pupils’ personal development is exceptional.”
“Pupils are motivated to learn. They enjoy lessons and they achieve well.”
“By the end of key stage 2 pupils have secure knowledge in English and mathematics.”
“Pupils are well prepared for secondary education.”
“Leaders prioritise pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupils understand how to keep their minds and bodies healthy.”
“Pupils know ways to raise their own self-esteem and that of others.”
“Pupil ambassadors check on other pupils’ well-being.”
“Pupil mentors support younger pupils and those new to the school.”
“Pupils are empathetic and show understanding of other pupils’ needs.”
“Parents work in partnership with leaders and staff.”
“Many parents appreciate the adult learning and volunteering opportunities available to them.”
“Leaders, including the trust, ensure that pupil, parent and staff well-being is a top priority.”
“Leaders are committed to and highly skilled in supporting pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour.”
“There is a truly inclusive ethos.”
“Leaders have designed the curriculum to develop pupils’ sense of belonging, identity and pride in being from Hull.”
“Pupils learn about people and places from their local area in all subjects.”
“Leaders have ensured that the teaching of reading is strong.”
“Pupils are exposed to a wide range of high-quality books.”
“Lots of initiatives are in place to encourage pupils’ love of reading.”
“Children in the early years get off to a good start.”
“The curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well designed.”
“Pupils often benefit from bespoke plans which are matched to their needs.”
“Pupils love the ‘Thorpepark 50’.”
“Extra-curricular clubs are carefully chosen to stretch individual pupils’ talents in music, sport and other areas, including sewing.”
“Pupils learn the importance of contributing to their community.”
“Pupils enjoy being active citizens and getting paid in credits they can spend in the school shop.”
