Our Curriculum

If you have any questions regarding our curriculum please speak to our Curriculum Lead Emma Wixted (Deputy Head) on 01296 488331 or email emma.wixted@bcsglt.co.uk

At Bearbrook, we believe that the purpose of education is to inspire our children to become curious learners who have the confidence to try new things and see mistakes as a learning opportunity. To learn more about the impact of the curriculum please visit the subject pages on the website

SubjectsTeaching, Learning and Curriculum Policy

If you would like to know more about the National Curriculum please click the link below:

National Curriculum

We aim to nurture and empower all to achieve and flourish on their journey to outstanding. Our curriculum develops our children's independence, curiosity, understanding and appreciation of themselves and others.  It gives them the skills to be the best person they can be and an understanding of their significance and impact on the world around them.

We believe that our children deserve inspirational learning opportunities.  Curriculum planning ensures that children are immersed in exciting projects with authentic outcomes.  They are challenged to work creatively whilst deepening their knowledge and understanding through highly engaging and enriching experiences.

In order to achieve this, our curriculum is thought provoking, child led, purposeful and adaptable. This ensures that the needs of individuals, small groups of children and the whole class are met within a high quality learning environment.

Through our curriculum we aim for all of our children to become:

  • Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve

  • Confident individuals who are empowered to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives

  • Responsible and respectful citizens who have integrity and make a positive contribution to society.

Albert Einstein

At Bearbrook our curriculum is carefully planned so that all pupils experience a relevant, inspiring and diverse learning journey.  It is based upon the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS) to ensure that there is good coverage and progression across the school.

We structure pupils learning so that they experience real life contexts that represent the community and world in which they live.

All subjects have a clear curriculum statement and rigorous skills progression grids which ensure that key subject-specific learning is embedded throughout the whole curriculum.  This is assessed by classifying learning outcomes in terms of complexity, allowing us to assess mastery across the curriculum by focusing on depth of knowledge rather than simply coverage.