Curriculum Information
The FVA Curriculum is derived from curation within the Cabot Learning Federation but has been adapted and made specific to FVA. The principles of these adaptions are based on:
- Progressive,
- High expectations,
- Disciplinary focus,
- Sequenced,
- Learning that lasts.
Progressive Approach: Our curriculum offers a coherent learning program that ensures that concepts are revisited over time and children can build on and advance their learning. It allows for specific subject content and expectations and has clearly defined end points. All foundation subjects have key concepts that are taught, which are threaded through and built upon within the subject throughout the child’s education at FVA. We are aiming to have bespoke knowledge and skills organisers, which aid the children’s understanding of their learning and the connections of concepts and previous learning, which strengthens pupils’ understanding and knowledge over time.
High Expectations: Within the FVA Curriculum we plan for ambitious learning that challenge students to reach their full potential. We plan for enrichment activities that enhance these learning opportunities within FVC +
Disciplinary Focus: Our curriculum prioritises a disciplinary approach in that we teach each subject discretely to develop children’s understanding of what it means to be a geographer, historian etc. We engage with subject knowledge through the lens of disciplinary concepts.
Sequenced Learning: Our curriculum builds upon students’ prior knowledge and skills, with clear learning progressions from foundational concepts to more complex ideas. We use formative assessments through repeated recall to monitor student progress and provide targeted support as needed as well as summative assessments in reading and writing.
Learning that Lasts: Within the curriculum we develop deep understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills that students can apply in real-world contexts. We provide opportunities for reflection, metacognition, and transfer of learning to ensure that knowledge is retained over time.