Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum at Robert Peel

What are we trying to achieve at Robert Peel with, and through, our curriculum?  

Our curriculum at Robert Peel is the ‘beating heart’ of our school day. We believe great learning opens doors and expands horizons. A love of learning is the greatest gift a school can bestow and should help all its children become the very best they can be; developing a thirst for knowledge and building Learning Behaviours that will last a lifetime.

At Robert Peel we view the design of the curriculum as an evolving and developing process, which takes into consideration: the needs and character of our children; the children’s prior learning; the children’s experiences; the community in which school exists, the statutory curriculum (National Curriculum) and educational research that is evaluated and relevant to our school.

We have created a whole school curriculum of learning which incorporates the teaching of key skills and knowledge, incorporated into rich topics and experiences including the reading and studying of quality texts. Our aim is for the children to experience deep and meaningful learning experiences, that promote the development of our Learning Behaviours and gives them opportunities to explore, practise and question their learning. We have designed a curriculum, which teaches what matters to our children at Robert Peel.

The design of our curriculum has been shaped by our School Vision and Learning Behaviours modelled around the key questions of:

Fostering our Learner’s Learning

• To develop the appropriate subject knowledge, skills and understanding as set out in the National Curriculum, so that children can flourish, reach and exceed their potential academically, emotionally, socially and physically.

Fostering the Character of our Learners

• To develop learners to have a holistic set of values that prepares them for life in the modern world and in a diverse and ever changing community.

Fostering Behaviours and Habits to Become Effective Learners

• To develop the Learning Behaviours needed to succeed in the world of:  Confidence, Communication Skills, Independence, Resilience, Aspiration and Happiness.

Fostering the Moral Compass of our Learners

• To understand spirituality in themselves and others, develop social skills and understand society, build a firm set of personal morals and to engage in the culture they live in and understand the cultures of others.

Our curriculum is accessible to everyone and meets everyone's needs. See  our Accessibility Plan.