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Curriculum
Drivers
At Yarborough Academy we asked ourselves the questions:
“What do you remember from when you were in primary school?”
“What made it memorable?”
The answers to these questions centred around real experiences, theme days, fun activities, trips and practical activities.
We decided that if we want our learning to be memorable then we need a curriculum that is exciting, real, themed and practical every day.
From this we looked at what we want our curriculum to deliver and what qualities we want to develop in our children to give them the best possible start in their future lives.
Using these ideas we created our vision for Yarborough Academy’s curriculum. We call these our drivers and they are embedded throughout the school environment, in classrooms and in teachers’ planning.
| Driver | Inspire | Immerse |
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We will . . . |
Create enthusiasm Create a love of learning Make learning exciting Develop imagination |
Develop the learning environment to make it real and engaging Engage all learners in their learning Make the entire curriculum relevant and linked Make the learning imaginative and creative |
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Driver |
Enterprise |
21st Century Life |
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We will . . . |
Create projects for the children to work towards Give the children skills that they need to work on complex projects Create projects for working together Teach the skills for collaboration Create opportunities for independent learning Help to make the children self-reliant Provide resources that will aid independent learning Give the children choices Make the links to business Address the British value of democracy |
Develop the skills needed for the children to succeed educationally Teach the skills needed in their everyday lives Teach the skills needed in their future lives Provide opportunities to make them ready for the real world Encourage ambition Make them aware of the possibilities in life Teach them about real life issues Use technology to enhance the learning Teach the children to make choices to use the most effective tool Teach children how to concentrate Address the British value of the rule of law Address the British value of individual liberty? |
| Driver | Being Your Best | Enquiry |
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We will . .. |
Develop children's confidence Create an environment where it is safe to fail Create opportunities for self and peer assessment Create opportunities for improving work Try to create the mindset where the children want to be the best they can be Encourage children to try new things Encourage the children to work hard, push themselves and not give up |
Create opportunities for problem solving Develop the children's resilience Set up investigations Create opportunities for children to question a hypothesis |
| Driver | Community | World Wise |
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We will . . |
Use the school grounds for learning Use the locality for learning Involve the community Address local issues
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Develop their self-esteem Develop their people skills Create opportunities for the children to explore similarities and differences Create opportunities to learn from other cultures Celebrate culture and diversity Learn about the world around us Encourage the children to understand others Address the British value of mutual respect Address the British value of tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs |
Through addressing these drivers we aim to create children who are:
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Numerate |
Imaginative |
Happy |
Independent |
Healthy |
Socially skilled |
Risk takers |
Proud of their heritage |
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Literate |
Inspired |
Proud |
Resilient |
Part of the community |
Considerate |
Problem solvers |
Ready for the real world |
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Confident |
Self-motivated |
Ambitious |
Adventurous |
Team members |
Accept differences in others |
Critical thinkers |
Ready for their futures |
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Creative |
Curious |
Sociable |
Adaptable |
Financially aware |
Culturally aware |
Enthused |
Aware of their choices |
All this is only possible through understanding and commitment to our Academy Values
GROWTH – OVER AND ABOVE
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We are Determined |
We are Brave |
We are Inventive |
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- We try our very best -We work hard and push ourselves -We join in with enjoyment and dedication -We strive to achieve excellence -We challenge ourselves -We keep on going and don’t give up -We are proud to do well -We show commitment and focus -We concentrate, listen and learn -We take pleasure in working hard and doing a good job -We love to carry on learning at home -We have high expectations of ourselves |
-We try new things -We learn from our mistakes -We give things a go and take the risk -We give and receive critique and make improvements -We give ourselves time if we need it -We talk about our emotions -We are resilient and strong -We persevere even when it’s tough -We reflect on our choices -We believe in ourselves -We show courage in the things we do -We restore our relationships when things go wrong
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-We are curious and ask lots of questions -We are creative and innovative -We think of new ideas -We explore ideas -We are ambitious and find ways to get there -We inspire others -We imagine -We investigate -We look for solutions to problems -We show positivity -We find ways to manage our own emotions -We have ideas of how school can be improved |
LOVE – OVER AND ABOVE
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We are Kind |
We are Trustworthy |
We Stick Together |
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-We forgive ourselves and others -We show empathy -We care for each other -We are good friends -We are thoughtful -We help others to regulate -We appreciate each other -We listen -We nurture ourselves and others -We look after ourselves, our own health and well being -We show respect to others so they feel valued -We consider other people’s feelings |
-We are honest and tell the truth -We show respect -We are loyal -We have good manners -We keep each other safe -We think about our choices -We follow the rules -We are punctual and ready to learn -We are fair -We follow instructions -We are responsible -We walk around school calmly and quietly |
-We share -We help and support each other -We understand others -We include everyone -We treat everyone equally and accept them for who they are -We are welcoming -We encourage each other -We show interest in other people’s ideas and points of view -We show pride in our school uniform -We respect other people’s beliefs and individuality -We care about our relationships -We are proud of our school |