Camberwell Catholic Schools'
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Mission Statement
At St Joseph’s we aim to ensure that every child matters and all children are nurtured and learn without barriers. Our children are raised in the context of a diverse and vibrant Catholic community within the teachings of Jesus Christ and are witnesses to a Christian way of life. At St Joseph’s we belong to a loving, welcoming, forgiving family that lives in the life of the Gospels.
We celebrate that St Josephs is a secure, happy school with high expectations; trusted by the community. We embrace honesty, responsibility, respect, equality, tolerance and acceptance. We recognise that children have the ability to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and creatively and so will consequently achieve their very best in an ambitious supportive environment
Curriculum Rationale
Our curriculum is linked to our Mission Statement and is underpinned by this. We promote these values by words and deeds so that Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the school’s activity. We provide a curriculum, which is broad and balanced, recognising every child is unique and created in the image of God. Our curriculum is designed to enable every child to discern their vocation and to be well equipped to follow it as active citizens in service to the world. We provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities and strong pastoral support. We incorporate democratic principles, value the rule of law, support individual liberty and foster a community in which different faiths are respected.
Our Aims
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Catholic Christian education underpinned by the values of the Gospels
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Dignity of each person is witnessed and developed spiritually, emotionally, physically, intellectually and creatively
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A curriculum that is challenging and celebrates diversity enriching the community and supports the development of the whole child preparing them for life in the twenty first century
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A learning environment that allows children to grow in their learning
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To build the confidence and resilience of all children especially those who are new to learning, new to the country and those with limited life experiences
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To enthuse a life-long love of reading
Curriculum Intent
The curricula at St Joseph’s incorporates the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum 2014 and EYFS Statutory Framework 2017. These are supported by a range of other experiences and opportunities that best meet the learning needs of the children in our school. It is important that both curricular consider the development of the whole child, not only concentrating on academic success. We endeavour to ensure the quality of education is well led, developing the skills and knowledge to build cultural capital so that social disadvantage can be addressed.
St Joseph’s, two schools with over 80% of their cohorts in the top 20% of social deprivation (IDACI 2019), with many families who speak English as an additional language and with a falling roll of Catholics, ensures the curriculum is fit for purpose and provides a range of experiences to support and develop learning. For example, Science week, One World Week, Book Week, Maths Week, the First Holy Communion Programme, Sporting activities, enrichment activities, specialist art and music teaching and a parents group for those new to English. It builds on children’s cultural capital developing British Values. SMSC is intrinsically rooted within it.
Our curriculum
Intent
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Is based on Gospel Values and faith driven experiences
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Enables responsibility and personal development
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Builds children’s confidence so they develop a love of learning
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Prepares children to be resilient and independent learners
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Offers opportunities to be creative, problem solve and apply learnt skills
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Is subject led with cross-curricular links
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Develops specific subject knowledge and skills
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Provides enrichment opportunities in all areas of learning through clubs, lunchtime activities, specific group work, workshops, external providers linked to the school and educational trips
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Focuses on English specifically developing a much needed depth of vocabulary
Implementation
The NC is implemented through subject led topics with cross curricular links made where possible. There are seven areas of learning and development in the EYFS – all are important and inter-connected. Progression is demonstrated within subject planning and an overview schema. All subjects are assessed to end of year criteria and monitored across the year. Subject Leaders regularly meet SLT and all staff to communicate curriculum developments and updates. Details of individual subjects can be found on our website.
Impact
The impact of our curriculum is monitored by SLT and Subject Leaders. This is measured by:
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Subject Leader meetings with SLT
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Subject Leader staff meetings
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Lesson observation
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Book looks
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Learning walks
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Assessment outcomes
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Pupil Progress Meetings
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Regular external monitoring and quality assurance through moderation and school improvement partners
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Feedback from children, teachers and parents
Curriculum (ID 1033)
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Assessment
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Art and Design
Art and Design
The art curriculum at St. Joseph's is designed to encourage creativity and personal expression, to develop a range of artistic skills and to expose children to a variety of culturally diverse artists that helped shape history.
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Design and Technology
Design and Technology
The DT curriculum at St. Joseph's encourages children to be creative, innovative and take risks as they become designers and makers of purposeful products. Our children develop into confident designers because we provide focused and achievable projects that allow them to flourish.
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English
English
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Geography
Geography
Our Geography curriculum is designed to develop children's curiosity and fascination about the world and the people that are surrounding them. We strive to ensure that all lessons are enquiry based and promote independent learning.
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History
History
At St. Joseph's, our history curriculum covers a wide range of themes that are of the most relevance and interest to the children at St. Joseph's, meaning that by the end of their time with us they will have a good historical knowledge of the wider world and of their own personal history. The children are taught to use a variety of historical concepts which further develop their knowledge and thinking to prepare them for their next stage of learning.
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Computing
Computing
At St. Joseph's we want our children to be equipped with the relevant knowledge that will prepare them for the world of tomorrow. We embrace the constant changes children face in the modern world and seek to teach them the tools they may need to grow with the fast pace of today's technological advancements.
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Mathematics
Mathematics
At St. Joseph's, we believe all children can succeed in maths and it is our aim to build lifelong, confident mathematicians who have a love for the subject and are prepared for the next stage of their learning.
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Music
Music
At. St. Joseph's we love music and we believe that every child should be given the opportunity to study music. All children get the chance to compose, perform and sing.
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Physical Education
Physical Education
At St. Joseph's, our vision for Physical education and Sport is that every child has access to a broad PE curriculum with opportunities for children to engage in regular physical activity and become competent and confident participants. We want to empower children to make links between exercise and its positive impact on physical and mental well-being.
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PSHCE
PSHCE
Our approach to teaching Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) at St. Joseph's is to help develop every child become a well-rounded global citizen who understands how different people around the world live their lives.
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Religious Studies
Religious Studies
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Science
Science
At St. Joseph's we believe that equipping our children with both scientific knowledge and skills is key to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. As a core subject in the primary curriculum, science teaching and learning is given the importance it deserves.
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Spanish
Spanish
At St. Joseph's Junior School we believe all children should be equipped with the necessary skills to learn a Modern Foreign Language inside and outside the classroom. We want to ensure that all our children strengthen their abilities to learn Spanish, appreciate Hispanic culture and value being a global citizen.
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EYFS
EYFS
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Year 1 Provision
Year 1 Provision
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Curriculum Maps
Curriculum Maps
Click here to view Curriculum Map for EYFS
Click here to view Curriculum Maps for Key Stage 1
Click her to view Curriculum Maps for Key Stage 2
