Curriculum

Because happy children learn better and achieve more, our challenging curriculum has been developed to engage and be relevant for all pupils.

The achievements of our pupils are widely celebrated and we encourage all pupils to succeed.

We are proud of our diverse population, where every child is recognised as an individual. Our curriculum reflects this and we aim to enhance the learning of all pupils through rich experiences, which bring the curriculum alive and support the development of vocabulary.

Our curriculum is founded on outstanding teaching of English and Maths and through our language rich environments instil a love of reading in all. In our daily story- time we share high quality texts and provide opportunities for discussion about themes and encourage children to access a range of genres throughout the curriculum.  We make sure that children apply their understanding of basic skills through topics, which both engage and inspire our learners.

We cover the National Curriculum and enhance it with visits, visitors and first-hand experiences; children have the opportunity to take part in Forest School, and make the most of the outdoor environment. We help the children to make connections between all parts of their learning and give them the chance to learn about the world of work, through close links with local employers and industry.

We also offer a broad range of after-school clubs which enable our children to identify and develop their talents and skills, beyond the curriculum.

To find out more about our curriculum, contact the main school office and they will put you in touch with the best person:

Tel: 0191 22 88 400

Email: info@excelsiornewcastle.org.uk