Arkwright
Our Curriculum and learning
"Smiling, Learning and achieving together"
At Arkwright Primary School we are passionate that all of our children have access to a broad and balanced curriculum. Our skilled, supportive and nurturing team create a positive climate for learning and teaching within every classroom.
Through our curriculum we strive to:
Promote Active learners:
- To seek out and enjoy challenges
- To collaborate with others
- To show commitment and resilience
- Assess themselves and others
Develop Basic Skills:
- To speak clearly and convey ideas confidently
- To read and communicate ideas in writing efficiently and effectively
- To calculate efficiently and apply skills to solve problems
- To use new technologies confidently and purposefully
Become Creative Thinkers:
- To ask questions to extend their thinking
- To generate ideas and explore possibilities
- To overcome barriers by trying out alternatives or new solutions
- To connect ideas and experiences in inventive ways
Mutual Respect
Our school is a small, friendly school underpinned by the value of respect. The school participates in themed weeks such as 'anti bullying week to reinforce this value. As part of the school sports partnership the school participates in sporting events with other school. The children are well behaved and understand how to behave in a sportsman like way.
Tolerance of those Different Faiths and Beliefs
The school follows the agreed Derbyshire Religious Education syllabus which ensures that children learn about all religions and faiths. Assemblies and themed days contribute to the knowledge of special occasions and events around the world. Resources used reflect our multi cultural society.
Please click below to view our Curriculum Policy