“The more we expect of ourselves and one another,
the more we can achieve”
Curriculum Overview
As a local authority school our curriculum is based on the United Kingdom’s National Curriculum.
At Staplehurst, we consider our curriculum to be knowledge-rich. We view the curriculum as the mastery of a body of subject-specific knowledge, the definition of which has been carefully considered and sequenced to offer children the best opportunities as successful 21st century citizens. We champion ‘big ideas’ and invaluable knowledge that children deserve – this informs how we grow our pupils, and how we ensure that when they leave, they have had a rich, culturally diverse experience and are ready to progress to secondary school as well-rounded, considerate individuals.
Our curriculum reflects our community and serves as both a window and mirror. A window so that children can see out of – new opportunities and knowledge; a mirror so that they can see themselves reflected in it. Our research informed curriculum has been developed together with subject leaders to reflect the best practices and also continues to iterate as we reflect on the best opportunities and outcomes for children – they come first.
Right to Withdraw
Religious Education and Sex Education
Parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the Sex Education programme that we teach in school except for those parts included in the statutory National Curriculum of Science. Parents also have the right to withdraw their child from Religious Education. If a parent wishes their child to be withdrawn from Sex Education lessons, they should discuss this with the Head teacher and make it clear which aspects of the programme they do not wish their child to participate in. The school always complies with the wishes of parents in this regard.
There is no right to withdraw from Relationships Education or Health Education.
