Curriculum Overview

Love of Learning 

We believe and want to create an environment that encourages children learn. We do this by providing them with access to a broad and balanced curriculum using a variety of resources, books and writing materials, We believe that every child has the potential to excel and make progress in the learning and be the best they can be and we are committed to helping them achieve their full potential.

At The Croft we:

• provide a school library that is well-stocked with a variety of books that appeal to children of all ages and interests.
• ensure reading and writing is a regular part of the day,
• provide opportunities for children to write for different purposes, such as journaling, creative writing, and writing reports.
• celebrate children's reading and writing achievements
• partner with parents and the community to promote reading and writing.

We believe that by taking these steps, we can help to create a generation of children who love to read and write.

Thirst for Knowledge and skills -wanting to learn more and know more 

• It helps them to develop their critical thinking skills. When children are curious and ask questions, it forces them to think about the world around them and to come up with their own answers. This helps them to develop their critical thinking skills, which are essential for success in school and in life.
• It helps them to become lifelong learners. Children who have a thirst for knowledge are more likely to continue learning throughout their lives. This is important because the world is constantly changing, and we need people who are able to adapt and learn new things.
• It makes them more creative. When children are exposed to new ideas and information, it can spark their creativity. This can lead them to come up with new solutions to problems and to think outside the box.
• It helps them to become well-rounded individuals. Children who have a thirst for knowledge are more likely to be interested in a variety of subjects and activities. This can help them to become well-rounded individuals who are able to contribute to society in many different ways.
• It can lead to them achieving their goals. When children are motivated to learn, they are more likely to achieve their goals. This is because they will be able to overcome challenges and obstacles that come their way.

Community – Croft family and beyond

• We hold regular school assemblies that celebrate the achievements of our children and we recognise children for their  academic achievements, sporting successes, or contributions to the school community.  We also thank staff and parents for their efforts, hard work and contributions.
• We create opportunities for children to work together on collaborative projects, in year 6, make £5 grow, Working with Dyson. This enables children to learn how to work together and to build relationships with their peers.
• We Encourage pupils to participate in extracurricular activities. Extracurricular activities can also help pupils to develop their leadership skills and teamwork skills.
• We host many school events that are open to the community. We have Christmas productions/Carol Concerts/Performing at local events, Sports days.  We involve ourself in community projects as we feel that they enable to build relationships with the wider community.
• We are encouraging speakers to the school, collaborating on community service projects. Partnerships can help to connect the school with the wider community and to provide children with valuable opportunities.

Values-being a ‘Croftie’ and life beyond Croft

Croftie-Caring, Responsible, Open-minded, Trusted, Inclusive and Equality.  These are the fundamental values that underpin all we believe, we do and model.  We expect all of our community to adhere to our values.

• Through our teaching of the Personal Development: We teach children about the importance of respect, responsibility, honesty, and courage in a variety of contexts, such as in their relationships with others, in their work, and in their decision-making.
• Through our school rules and expectations: We have clear rules and expectations for children' behavior, which are based on our school values. We teach children about these rules and expectations and how they support our values.
• Through our daily interactions with children: We model the school values in our interactions with children. We treat children with respect, and we expect them to treat each other with respect. We also hold children accountable for their actions, and we teach them the importance of taking responsibility for their choices
• Through our teaching of history and personal develpment: We teach children about the history of democracy and the rule of law in the UK. We also teach them about the importance of individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
• Through our school assemblies and discussions: We regularly hold assemblies and discussions about British values. We use these opportunities to teach children about the importance of these values and how they can be applied in their own lives.
• Through our extracurricular activities: We offer a variety of extracurricular activities that promote British values, such as our school council, our debating club, and our charity work.

We believe that it is important for children to understand and uphold British values. These values are essential for creating a cohesive and tolerant society. We are committed to embedding these values into our curriculum and school ethos, and we are confident that our children will learn to value and respect them.

Enrichment – ‘Confident and Self belief’

Our Enrichment curriculum, activities entwine our core curriculum and beyond.  We provide opportunities to learn new skills , develop their interests, and explore their talents. We believe that through our enrichment curriculum of Sports and Drama clubs, visits to museums, theatres, historical places of interests and more, our crofties will:

• Develop their skills and talents
• Learn new things
• Make new friends
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Develop a sense of achievement
• Become more resilient
• Prepare for their future

We believe children who participate in enrichment activities are more likely to be confident and self-assured. They are more likely to believe in themselves and their abilities. They are also more likely to be resilient and to bounce back from setbacks.

We are committed to providing ALL of our children  with opportunities to participate in enrichment activities. I believe that these activities are essential for helping our pupils to reach their full potential.