NET Curriculum                                

Katherines - NET Curriculum 

At Katherines we use the National Curriculum as a minimum. We provide a broad and balanced education that allows for the individual needs of each child to be met within well-planned learning experiences. We have devised our curriculum to prepare pupils to be ‘life ready’ and ready to GROW but what does this mean?    

Academic Success

Our rich knowledge-based curriculum means that pupils gain essential knowledge, skills and have the opportunity to be experts in every subject.

Knowledge to be taught each term is shared with pupils and parents at the beginning of the term through subject specific Knowledge Organisers. The retention of knowledge is assessed through in a low stakes high expectation environment  e.g, quizzes and recall activities to maximise progress.

Expertise is developed through skills- pupils will understand what it means to be a geographer, historian, scientist, writer, mathematician etc... and work on this throughout their time at Katherines.

See our curriculum page for further information.

Physical Development

Children at  Katherines understand the importance of being physically healthy. A huge importance is placed on health and wellbeing and the school has developed a range of approaches to ensure children are physically healthy.  Children are also encouraged to take part in a variety of competitive sports, which they do so with determination, resilience and perseverance.

Positive Well-being

Children at Katherines are happy. They have a love for learning and show a great enthusiasm for subjects across the curriculum. The wider curriculum provides children with a range of tools they can use to regulate their emotions (e.g. the use of Zones of regulation) and they have a huge network around them if they need to seek support and advice. Our partnership with Evolve and Adapt provides invaluable support. The service is accessed by a number of our children and has an extremely positive impact on their wellbeing. At Katherines pupils are encouraged to GROW through an innovative and bespoke GROW program which encompasses pupils’ development of global citizenship, resilience, hard work and emotional well-being. Sessions may include:

• Whole school celebration of personal achievements
• Whole school outings
• Charity Activities
• Community engagement