Our curriculum rationale

We believe our role is to support and enable our pupils to excel and to become life-long lovers of learning with a belief that they can achieve anything they choose to now and in the future. Our curriculum is designed to fulfil this aim and is a strength. We are proud that our curriculum is broad – all pupils receive a full, rich and engaging curriculum.

We have a clear rationale for what we teach and why overall and for each subject area, including a focus on our ‘GFJS local curriculum’ which focusses on areas of importance and barriers for our high number of disadvantaged pupils. We live and breathe these areas ensuring that they are prominent in the day to day life and learning of the school and are prominent in the School Development Plan.

 

Localised Curriculum:

At Geoffrey Field Junior School, we understand that being able to understand and use vocabulary is an essential component of learning.  However, we recognised that many of our pupils join the school vocabulary-poor, with a combination of poor deciphering skills and a limited range of vocabulary they feel confident using in conversation or within their learning. These limitations can have a considerable impact on a child’s ability to access their learning and thus have a knock-on effect on their overall attainment.  

As part of our localised curriculum, we have developed our own approach to the implicit teaching of vocabulary that is woven into our curriculum, making worthwhile links across many subjects.  Through the careful selection of tier 2 (versatile language) and a consistent and sustained approach to teaching these chosen words, we are able to equip our pupils with the skills to decipher and the word confidence to apply learnt vocabulary within their work.

The GFJS Local Curriculum focuses on developing: 

1. Oracy 

2. Vocabulary

3. Foundational Skills

4. Aspirations

5. Cultural Capital

6. Reading for Learning

7. Mental & Physical Health

8. Global Literacy

Further Information

For further information on the curriculum we offer at Geoffrey Field, please contact the school office.