Ofsted's 2019 inspection framework focuses on judging the quality of education a school provides by examining the curriculum a school has in place and how effective it is in securing knowledge. Ofsted has divided this examination into three areas: intent, implementation and impact.
The intent of the curriculum is the content we want children to learn and the sequence in which they encounter the curriculum. At Thingwall Primary School we believe that the pastoral curriculum and the academic curriculum are equally important in order to enable our pupils to become good citizens, able to lead good lives and contribute to the common good.
In the separate subject areas you will find detailed information about how each subject is taught and will find overviews of the content of teaching and how each subject progresses through the school. If you require any further information about our curriculum, please contact the school office.
CURRICULUM
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that…
- is purposefully assessed and logically sequenced to ensure prior learning is built upon and appropriate skills and knowledge are developed
- promotes independent, confident, successful learners who have high aspirations
- is based on aspects of our heritage, our place in the community and our place in the wider world.
- supports purposeful and happy learners
- encourages children to be confident and take risks in their learning – we learn from our mistakes
- promotes ownership of their actions, behaviour and learning
- ensures full potential is reached and is accessible for all abilities, regardless of starting points or backgrounds.
- includes effective questioning techniques that develop higher order thinking skills
- provides pupils with memorable learning experiences
- is revisited to support the retention of knowledge and reinforce understanding.
- is appropriately assessed to identify gaps in learning and inform future learning opportunities
Subject Leaders play an integral role in the success of the curriculum by leading a regular programme of monitoring, direction and review to ensure thoughtful coverage and full implementation.
PASTORAL
We nurture and encourage positive and healthy lifestyles through…
- celebrating and rewarding all achievements
- promoting positive behaviour
- re-centering our minds through timely mindfulness opportunities
- choosing to be positive!
- the implementation of the Art of Brilliance Happiness Project throughout school which encourages children to take personal responsibility for their own happiness
- actively promoting physical and mental health through sport and creative opportunities
- promoting pupil voice through various forums such as School Council, Eco-Warriors, Ethos Reps, Happiness Champions, Lord/Lady Ragnar, Tingvoll Viking Parliaments
We promote our values curriculum by inspiring the following in our pupils:
Resilience – Have a go. Don’t give up.
BOUNCEBACKABILITY!
Responsibility – Make good choices.
BOTHEREDNESS!
Resourcefulness – Be Ready. Find a way.
CHANGE YOUR RIPPLE!
Respect - We are all the same but different.
UNDERSTAND YOUR IMPACT!
Reflect – Learn from our actions.
BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU!
Reasoning – Have a think.
UNDERSTAND YOUR IMPACT!