Our Curriculum - Statement of Intent
The Arun Villages Federation Suitcase
The Arun Villages Federation curriculum has been designed to ensure that all our children can thrive and succeed. Our vision is that our children take away with them the AVF suitcase, which contains the academic, social and cultural capital they have acquired during their years at our schools.
The contents of their suitcase will equip them fully for the next step in their education and for later life. We want them to begin their secondary education with sound academic skills, knowledge and understanding, so that they can seize every opportunity for further academic success. We want them to take with them a range of cultural knowledge and understanding, so that they embrace all that the world has to offer, and contribute positively to it. We want them to be confident, resilient and motivated young people whose personal and social skills and attributes enable them to respect themselves and others and to make the most of their life chances.
What would we like to be in the suitcase?
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Academic capital includes:
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A wide and precise vocabulary Sound reading and writing skills Broad general knowledge Mathematical fluency Thinking skills and the ability to think creatively and critically Being articulate in speech and writing Interest in a wide range of subjects Core understanding of mathematical concepts Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and in writing Knowing how they learn and how to learn well High levels of reading comprehension Scientific skills and understanding – enquiry, questioning and investigation STEM skills and interests Science and the environment |
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Social and personal capital includes:
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Self-discipline Motivation to learn Confidence about who they are Self-belief and self-esteem Strong friendships Emotional literacy and intelligence Strong and lived personal values Organisational skills Physical and mental wellbeing Contentment Aspirations Knowing how to keep themselves safe and how to evaluate risk Empathy Resilience Resourcefulness Respect for themselves and others |
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Cultural capital includes:
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A sense of our own and the wider community Knowledge of the world’s great art and music Global awareness and responsibility A sense of chronology A strong mental model of the world Pride in their own and our shared culture The ability to learn from and through history Understanding and living British values Religious understanding and tolerance Knowing our place in the world Understanding environmental and climate change and a sense of stewardship Good and active citizenship, and charitable work |
