Statement of Intent
At Rosherville Church of England Academy, our curriculum is rooted in our Christian vision, inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:32), where even the smallest seed grows into something extraordinary, and Jesus’ teaching that “if you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20). Guided by our vision of enabling every member of our community to live life in all its fullness (John 10:10), we believe every child has God-given potential and deserves the opportunity to flourish.
Our curriculum has been carefully designed to reflect this vision. It is ambitious, inclusive and knowledge-rich, ensuring every child develops the knowledge, understanding, skills and character needed to succeed in education and beyond. Through our Christian values of Courage, Wisdom and Compassion, we nurture confident, resilient learners who are ready to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.
We are committed to delivering the National Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework through a coherent and carefully sequenced curriculum that enables children to know more, remember more and apply their learning with increasing confidence. Reading, vocabulary and oracy are at the heart of learning, providing the foundation for success across every subject.
Our curriculum reflects both the community we serve and the wider world. Pupils develop a strong understanding of Gravesend, Kent and its rich local heritage, whilst also learning about the diverse heritage countries represented within our school community. This ensures every child can see themselves reflected within the curriculum while developing respect, understanding and appreciation of different cultures, beliefs and experiences.
High expectations are central to our curriculum. We believe every child can succeed, and teaching is carefully adapted to remove barriers to learning whilst maintaining ambition for all pupils.
Statement of Implementation
Our curriculum is carefully planned from Early Years through to Year 6, ensuring clear progression in knowledge, vocabulary and disciplinary skills across every subject. Learning is deliberately sequenced so that new knowledge builds securely on prior learning, enabling children to make meaningful connections and strengthen their long-term memory.
Teachers use high-quality questioning, explicit vocabulary instruction, retrieval practice and regular opportunities for pupils to revisit and apply previous learning.
Reading, writing, mathematics and opportunities for oracy are embedded across the curriculum, enabling pupils to apply their learning in meaningful contexts. Educational visits, visitors, practical experiences, outdoor learning and collective worship enrich the curriculum, making learning memorable and purposeful.
Adaptation is an integral part of our teaching. All pupils, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and pupils learning English as an additional language, are supported to access the full curriculum while maintaining high expectations. Equally, pupils are provided with opportunities to deepen their thinking and achieve excellence.
Statement of Impact
Our curriculum enables children to flourish academically, spiritually, morally, socially and culturally. Pupils leave Rosherville with secure knowledge, strong communication skills and the confidence to apply their learning across a wide range of contexts.
They understand the significance of their local community while recognising their place within an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. They demonstrate curiosity, resilience and independence, taking pride in their achievements and showing a love of learning.
Grounded in our Christian vision, pupils embody our values of Courage, Wisdom and Compassion in their relationships, learning and decision-making. They are well prepared for the next stage of their education and equipped with the knowledge, character and aspirations to live life in all its fullness, making a positive contribution to their communities and the wider world.
Drivers and Values Explained
The curriculum at Rosherville is organised around three values and three drivers. These provide a consistent and continuous framework of concepts that underpin all that we live and learn at Rosherville, both in the classroom and through wider extra-curricular activities. These are woven together to ensure that children gain experiences that enable them to flourish within and beyond the curriculum.
| Theme | Theme Description |
|---|---|
| Courage | Knowing that some things are difficult to master and that sometimes I is hard to say and do the right thing. Pushing and learning beyond your comfort zone can be uncomfortable but we learn from others who are brave and truthful |
| Compassion | We behave to others as we wish others to behave to us. We treat all with dignity and we are influenced by those who have acted in a compassionate way . |
| Wisdom | Knowledge holds the key to understanding the world in which we live, the world that others have lived on and the world that we yet to live in. Wisdom from the past and present builds wisdom for our future |
Teachers plan creatively in order for children to understand these drivers through all that they learn. Flourishing through fellowship, we work together and learn from each other, valuing contributions from all.
If you require any further information about our curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact the school office who will put you in contact with the relevant subject leader.