At Wenlock CE Academy, we value pupils’ education and aim to provide a rich and deep curriculum that is accessible to all. We celebrate and value the diverse nature of our community, thus enabling Wenlock pupils to embrace the world around them – encouraging adherence to the fundamental British values and religions of the world. It also promotes the spiritual, moral, social, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils across our school and of society.  This procedure outlines our dedication to establishing a well-rounded and robust curriculum and the provisions surrounding its creation. At Wenlock CE Academy, our curriculum  prepares our children to flourish and grow, which is rooted in our school vision: 

'With God's love, we are lights for the world'

With God's love in our hearts, we are eager to reach our goals and stretch our limitless imagination to build our futures and create aspiring leaders. Everyone is welcomed and respected for their unique contributions as we flourish and grow. Our Christian values help us to keep safe, go above and beyond to build the foundations that shape our school. 

Our curriculum aims to: 

• cater for the needs of our pupils, both academically and for lifelong learning 
• inspires children to have higher expectations of themselves 
• promotes a love of learning 
• promotes teamwork and problem-solving that develops a sense of pride and achievement
• provides a variety of experiences to enrich pupils' lives
• encourages parental engagement and collaboration
• develops socially aware and responsible future citizens

Curriculum Intent  

At Wenlock CE Academy, we have designed our curriculum with our pupils’ at the centre. We recognise that a curriculum has to be broad and balanced and offer pupils opportunities to grow as individuals as well as learners. We believe our pupils receive a well-rounded education because everyone is involved in shaping it.  

We aim to ensure pupils enjoy learning and feel prepared for life after junior school and beyond. We intend to offer our pupils new and exciting experiences through extra-curricular activities that are designed to build resilience, confidence and self-esteem. Our curriculum will be delivered under the Equality Act 2010 through various methods, including those outlined below. Our curriculum is underpinned by our Christian ethos, where Christian values are woven through all aspects of school life and are promoted by all members of the school community. 

Classroom-based learning

Accessing different learning resources and equipment to broaden pupils’ knowledge and making cross-curricular links where possible within lesson plans so that pupils can draw upon knowledge from different subjects and understand how each topic plays a part in everyday life. Classroom teaching also includes one-to-one and small-group tuition for pupils who require additional support and stretch.  

Extra-curricular activities

We aim to provide a variety of extra-curricular activities for pupils that enhance their learning experience, form personal connections with their peers, and teach skills essential for life after school. 

Aims 

Our curriculum aims to: 

• Provide a rich and deep education for all pupils 
• Enable pupils to develop knowledge, understand concepts and acquire knowledge  and skills, and be able to choose and apply these in relevant situations 
• Support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development 
• Promote Christian values through our embedded Christian ethos and whole school  values-based learning 
• Support pupils’ physical development and responsibility for their own health, and  enable them to be active 
• Promote resilience and a positive attitude towards learning 
• Ensure equal access to learning, with high expectations for every pupil and appropriate  levels of challenge and support 

Through the aims outlined above, pupils will benefit by:  

• Learning how to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives 
• Understanding that failure is part of the road to success 
• Being rewarded for academic successes 
• Being supported with their next stages in education and feeling prepared for life after  school 
• Becoming responsible individuals who contribute to community living and the  environment 
• Achieving to the best of their ability 
• Acquiring a wealth of knowledge and experience 
• Becoming critical thinkers 
• Finding a sense of belonging to the school and its community.
• Learning how to cooperate with their peers and respect one another inside and  outside the classroom.  

What does your child learn at school each day? Find information about our curriculum subjects here.