Courage Curriculum Statement

Intent Statement

GROWTH… body, mind and spirit

At St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School, our aim is to provide our children with a curriculum that encapsulates our Christian mission statement which is: 

“The child grew and became strong in body, mind and spirit”

Luke 2:40

We call our curriculum, the COURAGE curriculum, which embodies the strength that ‘the child – Jesus Christ’ demonstrated throughout his life. We also celebrate the courage of Norman Harvey, an ex-pupil who won the Victoria Cross in World War I.  COURAGE enables our pupils to grow in body, mind and spirit.

We ensure that all children have full accessibility to our curriculum and are fully included in all parts of our intent, implementation and impact.

Our COURAGE curriculum is designed to recognise children’s prior learning, to provide first hand learning experiences, allow children to develop interpersonal skills, build resilience through a positive mind-set, become critical thinkers and develop spiritually. Our Christian ethos is intrinsic to our curriculum design, by providing an environment in which the uniqueness of each person, as a child of God is recognised and developed.

St. Peter’s lies in the heart of a local community that is steeped in significant, global and historical importance.

Our rich local history, heritage and geographical community links permeate our entire Courage Curriculum design, ensuring that children make connections between the past, present and future.

We celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. Through the use of growth mind-set, we provide opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution to the community and wider society.

We provide a broad and balanced curriculum where learning takes place in and out of the classroom, enhancing opportunities and memorable learning experiences in order to engage learning in both core and foundation subjects. Knowledge and skills acquired in maths and English are embedded throughout our wider curriculum.  Our rich, engaging and progressive curriculum encourages a shared love of learning amongst all members of the school community.

By the time our children leave us in Year 6 they will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to prepare them for their next steps in becoming lifelong learners and citizens of our diverse world.

Courage Curriculum Impact

At St. Peter’s Church of England Primary School, the impact of our COURAGE curriculum is reflected in the holistic development of our pupils. Rooted in our mission statement to be "strong in body, mind, and spirit" the COURAGE curriculum enables our young people to flourish academically, personally, and spiritually. Our approach ensures that every child, regardless of background or ability, has full access to a rich and broad curriculum that fosters lifelong learning and personal growth. We want all our children to succeed.

The impact of our curriculum is evidenced through:

Academic Achievement: By recognising prior learning, adaptive teaching and offering first-hand experiences, pupils make measurable outstanding academic progress and attainment in all statutory assessments. The emphasis on resilience, and enquiry-based learning equips children with the skills they need to excel across all areas of the curriculum. High expectations in oracy, reading, and the arts ensure that pupils leave St. Peter’s with the knowledge, skills, and cultural capital needed for future success.

Personal Development and Well-being: Pupils develop a positive mindset and the resilience to face challenges. Through our COURAGE framework, they grow in confidence, become independent thinkers, and acquire strong interpersonal skills. The nurturing environment of our school, underpinned by Christian ethos, helps children build emotional resilience and well-being, promoting a healthy balance of mind and body.

Community and Cultural Engagement: Our curriculum is deeply embedded in the history and heritage of our local community, teaching students the importance of local and global connections.  Pupils are encouraged to be active members of their community, making meaningful contributions to society while embracing diversity and inclusion.

High Aspirations and Lifelong Learning: The COURAGE curriculum instils high aspirations in all pupils. Our focus on personal growth, enquiry, and understanding the world ensures that pupils leave our school equipped to pursue their aspirations, continue their learning journey, and make thoughtful, informed contributions going forward.

The ultimate impact of the COURAGE curriculum is that our pupils leave St. Peter’s as well-rounded, resilient, and spiritually grounded individuals, prepared to thrive in the next phase of their education and in life. They are confident, compassionate learners who embody the courage and strength of character and are ready for the next stage in secondary school.