Curriculum Wheel

The Chantry Academy curriculum wheel encompasses everything that we believe our students are entitled to experience during their time in our community.

VERSATILE - "I can do anything I set my mind to ..."

Oracy:  learn to talk and learn through talk
Opportunities to create and develop imagination
Develop Essential key skills of literacy and numeracy
Be given the challenges to  solve problems
The expectations to be independent learners
Develop their physical and mental well-being
Develop the skills through fundamental learning

ASPIRATIONS - "I will achieve this ..."

High quality advice and guidance
Experience of working with employers
To understand their next steps in education
Access to an enriched and enhanced curriculum
Opportunities to lead
A range of extra curricular activities
Benefit from external partnerships

LEARNED - "Let me explain why I believe this ..."

Read widely and often
Taught by subject specialists
Access to broad and balanced curriculum
Be challenged to ask questions
Be challenged to think deeply
High quality teaching
Learn beyond the classroom

UNDERSTANDING - "I am part of a wider community ..."

A caring and supportive environment
Feel included in the community
Form collaborative and effective relationships
Access to meaningful pastoral care
Have their success celebrated
Opportunities to reflect
Develop growth mindset and emotional intelligence

ENGAGED - "Learning is my passion ..."

Student focused approach
Relevant contextual learning
Be an agent within their learning
Have an advocate for their progress
Active challenges that stimulate learning
High quality two way communication
High quality transition

DETERMINED - "I will not give up ..."

Challenged to attain higher than expectations
Assess learning over time
Clear feedback from staff and peers when it matters
High quality advice and guidance
Opportunities to reflect
Opportunities to improve
Have their contribution recognised