Curriculum Statement for West Wycombe School

Intent

At West Wycombe School, we aim for every child to embody our core values of ambition, respect, honesty, kindness, positivity, and happiness. 

Inclusion sits at the heart of our curriculum design, teaching practice and school culture. We recognise that inclusion is not an additional strand of provision, but a core responsibility that underpins high-quality education for all pupils.

Our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and carefully sequenced to ensure that every pupil can access rich learning opportunities, build secure knowledge and develop the skills they need to succeed. We hold high expectations for all learners, including pupils with SEND, those who are disadvantaged, pupils who speak English as an additional language, are known (or previously known) to social care and any others who may experience barriers to learning at different points in their education.

We design our curriculum so that it is:

• Accessible and adaptable, with clear learning goals and flexible pathways that allow pupils to engage meaningfully with learning
• Inclusive by design
• Relevant and representative, reflecting a diverse range of experiences, perspectives and contributions.

Teachers plan lessons that anticipate potential barriers and include appropriate scaffolding, modelling and challenge. Reasonable adjustments and adaptive teaching strategies ensure pupils can participate fully while still being challenged to achieve their best. We prioritise early identification of need and respond quickly to ensure pupils receive the right support at the right time. Assessment information is used thoughtfully to understand pupils’ strengths, gaps and progress, enabling staff to:

• Adapt teaching effectively
• Provide targeted interventions where needed
• Monitor the impact of support and adjust provision accordingly.

Inclusion within our curriculum extends beyond lessons. Strong relationships, consistent expectations and a supportive pastoral system help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging. We ensure all pupils can access:

• Enrichment activities and educational visits
• Wider curriculum experiences, including the arts, sport and personal development opportunities
• A positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and respected

Our curriculum is strategically implemented through a broad and balanced approach. We incorporate positivity by celebrating children's hard work and promoting a growth mindset. Through the KAPOW curriculum, we ensure clear progression of knowledge and skills. By immersing children in their learning and providing real-life learning experiences through trips and visitors, we promote ambition and excitement for learning, by acknowledging achievements and encouraging children to take calculated risks. The physical and mental well-being of our children is paramount, demonstrated through our PE curriculum, who emphasise teamwork and perseverance. Our dedicated pastoral area allows children to develop key life skills such as communication, resilience and confidence.  We intentionally avoid a glass-ceiling approach, ensuring limitless opportunities for our children. All aspects of our curriculum are accessible to all children, irrespective of their background, gender, disability, religious or linguistic background and complies with our duties in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. We focus heavily on quality first teaching for all pupils within the classroom, which is further supplemented by scaffolding, adult support and intervention where appropriate.

Our curriculum is strongly supported by the additional opportunities that develop our children's cultural capital. Our school bank enables children to develop their financial literacy, preparing them for life in modern Britain. Our digital suite and green screen podcasting equipment allows children to develop the 21st Century technological skills they will need in an ever-changing world.

Our curriculum aims to teach sequenced and progressive skills and knowledge across all areas of the curriculum. We maintain high expectations in all subjects, ensuring our pupils achieve their full potential. We achieve high outcomes at the end of Key Stage Two and our assessment results show that pupils achieve age-related expectations and far beyond. 

Our children love learning and we believe that fostering this approach early, encourages them to become lifelong learners who fondly remember their time at West Wycombe School. They are fully prepared for their next stage of education by the time they leave us. 

If you would like any further information regarding the curriculum, please contact Gareth Ventin on: office:wwglt.co.uk