Aims and Curriculum Statement

Aims for Bowhill Primary School:

Bowhill will combine the highest standards of education with the love and resources of a committed community.

Curriculum Statement

The curriculum should enable all young people to become:

• successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.
• confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
• responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

Teaching and Learning:

We will offer:

• High quality education in a safe, happy and nurturing environment.
• Teachers and support staff who are committed and dedicated.
• Opportunities for each child to develop their talents and full potential.
• A broad, balanced and varied curriculum which ensures continuity of progression and equality of opportunity.
• Enriching programme of experiences to encourage a love for lifelong learning.

Atmosphere:

We will foster:

• A climate where children feel happy and supported.
• A sense of responsibility for their own learning and behaviour.
• Care and concern for our planet.
• The development of the whole child – intellectually, physically, socially, morally and spiritually.
• An understanding of the roles and responsibility as citizens in the local and wider community.
• A welcoming environment for all who come to our school.

Teaching Programmes and Resources:

We will provide:

• Well resourced and attractive classrooms.
• Opportunities to learn outside the classroom.
• A strong focus on cross curricular learning
• A wide range of high quality P.E. opportunities
• Access to specialist instrumental tuition for all children at KS2
• Information Communication Technology across the curriculum.
• Enrichment opportunities for all pupils.
• Learning support programmes.
• Visits and visitors.