Vision Statement

We are a warm, welcoming and inclusive school rooted in our rural community. Like the mustard seed we grew from tiny beginnings and our branches are now spread wide –providing support and taking our values beyond the school gates. All those in our community feel safe and nurtured - able to flourish and grow academically, spiritually, emotionally and physically to achieve their full God-given potential.

“Nurtured We flourish"

"The intentions of the Christian vision foster bold decisions that impact upon the curriculum. This has created an engaging learning programme and is enabling all to fulfil their God-given potential."  SIAMs Inspection 2024

Our Curriculum Mustard Tree

 

Like everything in our school, our curriculum is based around the principle of our Mustard Tree.

 

Our School Values are the roots which underpin our curriculum.  We enrich our children's understanding of each value through each topic that we teach.

 

The trunk of our tree is created from our unique Personal Development Curriculum, which inspires our children to become courageous advocates of the future.

 

Our branches are spread wide with the key knowledge and skills of each individual subject area.  Subject-specific content is taught sequentially and is brought to life, and made meaningful for the children, through exciting topics.

 

 

 

 

Statement of Curriculum Intent

Children are at the heart of Harrietsham Church of England Primary School. We are passionate about the development of the whole child so our curriculum, firmly rooted in our vision, is designed to enable each child to flourish.

Tailored to meet the diverse needs of our school community, the curriculum incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum as well as opportunities for personal development. The broad and balanced curriculum builds on the skills and understanding of our children from their various starting points. We provide a positive and stimulating work environment for all, where each pupil’s contribution is valued and children are encouraged to articulate their learning through a wide variety of media including written, spoken language, music and art. Teachers plan and deliver engaging lessons designed to challenge and deepen understanding. Pupils approach their learning with enthusiasm and interest.

Pupil wellbeing and good mental health are prioritised so that they become resilient, independent learners. The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our pupils and their understanding of British Values are woven through the curriculum and reflected upon in whole school worship. Children leave Harrietsham as confident individuals, well equipped to participate fully in the next stage of their education with an awareness of the wider world.

Our unique and ambitious curriculum is:

• Rooted in our Christian vision and values.
• Underpinned by the National Curriculum.
• Progressive with the skills clearly mapped.
• Fun, active and challenging whilst making the most of our locality and the outdoors.
• Mindful of diversity and inclusive of all children.
• Nurturing allowing all children to flourish with appropriate levels of support and challenge.
• Focussed on oracy with speaking and listening at its heart.

Curriculum Overview

To view our full Curriculum Map, click here: Curriculum Map

 

Curriculum Leadership

Mr Gambell is our Curriculum Leader.  For more information about our curriculum, please contact him via the school office.

 

 

"The school has designed an interesting curriculum that reflects its increasingly diverse community."

Ofsted 2024