Curriculum Statement 

“We know what we are, but know not what we may be” 

At Sidegate Primary School our mission is to be a place of learning where children reach their academic potential, develop high aspirations, and foster a love of the arts and sports. Children at Sidegate will learn more, know more, and grow more - spiritually, mentally, physically and academically.  

Curriculum Intent:

Our curriculum is designed to provide all our pupils with an extensive enriching experience, encouraging them to become independent, inquisitive and intellectually stimulated learners. We will help them succeed by broadening their experiences and enabling them to reach their potential in every area of school life – academic, social, personal, physical, spiritual and creative. Our curriculum reflects the values of the Active Learning Trust in that it is child-centred and inclusive and has due regard for the well-being of all our learners. 

The staff, governors and Active Learning Trust work together to make sure that by the time pupils leave us: 

1. They will become well-rounded and successful lifelong learners who have a love of learning. 
2. They will have opportunities to develop their unique talents and discover and nurture their interests. 
3. They will build self-belief and confidence in their abilities, enabling them to become capable young members of our community. 
4. They will be proud and active members of Team Sidegate, who take pride in themselves, their school, and their community. 
5. They will become more resilient, and their strength of character will grow. 
6. They will know how to keep physically and mentally healthy.  
7. They will be responsible, respectful, and active citizens who understand British Values and celebrate diversity. 
8. They will be socially aware and be able to foster lifelong friendships.  

Curriculum Implementation: 

Our Reception classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Revised Framework, and from Year 1 to Year 6 our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum (2014). Our drivers (shown below) underpin our curriculum design and enable us to provide the children with the skills they require to become successful independent learners. 

We seize every opportunity to enhance and enrich the curriculum with opportunities for our pupils. This includes opportunities for the children to learn outside the classroom through trips, visitors, specialist days, sports tournaments, residential trips, and much more. These all add to the unique experience the pupils at Sidegate enjoy. 

Curriculum Impact: 

We measure the impact of our curriculum in several ways. These include, but are not limited to, ongoing tracking of our pupils' progress through formal data drops, pupil progress meetings, book looks, staff voice, class drop ins and pupil voice. We also regularly seek the views of parents about our curriculum impact through share sessions, parents' evenings, parent surveys, and parent voice. Accountability for positive outcomes for our pupils is the responsibility of all staff and leaders, and we have high expectations. We are proud of the journey that the children at Sidegate undertake during their time with us, and of the young people that they become whilst in our care. Pupils leave Sidegate knowledgeable and skilled, equipped for life in modern Britian and ready to be citizens of a diverse and ever-changing world. They are equipped with a sound knowledge base and a wealth of experiences that have prepared them for the next stage of their learning journey.