Curriculum
The next selection of pages will provide you with more information in relation to our curriculum: its intent, content, progression sequence and delivery.
"At Boston Pioneers Academy we believe that inside each learner is an innate sense of creativity and exploration that must not be allowed to lie dormant. Rather, it is our job, as the educators of today to nurture, develop and if necessary re-ignite the innate gifts of childhood so often lost in today’s busy society." - Jo Bland, Head Teacher
Our curriculum is the powerhouse of learning at our Academy.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully blended from a variety of carefully selected sources: our own design, our Trust’s expertise, contributions from trusted external professionals/consultants, local resources, and respected learning platforms. Rooted in the National Curriculum and brought to life in the classroom by our dedicated teachers, it is specifically crafted to meet the unique needs of our learners and reflect the rich diversity of the communities and cultures they come from.
We have invested heavily in developing a curriculum which offers a precise and progressive sequence of knowledge and skills across all subjects that we feel our children need to be taught within each year that they are with us, in order to ensure they are ‘Secondary ready’ by the time they leave us.
We also understand the need to ensure our curriculum is constantly reviewed and refreshed to ensure that it continues to be ambitious for all of our learners.
Our Curriculum ‘Drivers’
Our bespoke curriculum is designed around a number of themes which encompass the key skills we wish to develop in our pupils; these are called ‘drivers’ as they drive the planning and implementation of our curriculum so that our learners’ success is at the heart of all that we do. We seek to develop leaners who are:
| KNOWLEDGABLE | ‘Know More to Learn More’ |
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Pioneers’ learners will work hard! They will understand the role knowledge has in helping them make sense of the world around them. They will endeavour to remember what has been taught and will use that to deepen their understanding across the curriculum. |
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| ARTICULATE | ‘Learning the Words to Learn’ |
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Pioneers’ learners will be increasingly effective communicators. Giving oracy, language development and reading a very high priority in our curriculum will enhance our learners’ vocabulary and their ability to articulate learning and opinion. This is vital for success throughout school and beyond. Pioneers’ learners will be explicitly ‘taught’ vocabulary throughout all areas of learning in order that they are able to express their understanding and share their learning widely in a range of ways. Pioneers’ learners will learn to read rapidly! We recognise the greatest gift we can give as a teacher is the ability to read and comprehend a rich variety of texts. Mastering the phonic code early will allow our learners to access the full curriculum and build knowledge for themselves. |
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| EXCITEMENT | ‘I Hear and I Forget, I See and I Remember, I Do and I Understand’ |
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Pioneers’ learners will love learning! Nothing is more powerful than the memories created by a child’s experiences. Apart from home, school is the single-most important place in the lives of most children. Their experience of school will play a vital role in their lives and will determine their academic, social and occupational future. Our pupils will be provided with a range of carefully planned, hands-on learning opportunities, across all areas of the curriculum to aid the development and retention of knowledge and skills and develop within them a thirst for learning. |
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| CURIOUS | ‘People who are Curious Change the World’ |
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Pioneers’ learners will be brave enough to ask the questions that matter! They will question the ways of the world and will think about issues globally not just locally. They will be expressive and creative in their nature and recognise the power of individuality. They will value diversity and will celebrate the rich heritage and culture within their school community. |
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| INSPIRED | ‘The World Beyond Boston’ |
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Pioneers’ learners will strive to be the best! They will be provided with opportunities designed to help them appreciate the richness and diversity of the global community of which they are a part and the opportunities this brings. They will feel inspired by the events, individuals and stories they study during their learning journey at the Academy.
For further information about our academy’s curriculum please contact our Curriculum Lead via email: enquiries@bostonpioneersacademy.net
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