At St Joseph’s CVA, our motto is: Inspire each other – Grow together!
We are extremely proud of our St Joseph’s family, and together our vision is to ensure that every child reaches their full potential and leaves us ready for the next stage of their life.
We are driven by ensuring that our children experience a broad and balanced curriculum that is knowledge rich, engaging and exciting. We are determined to ensure that all of our children have high aspirations for the future.
We set high standards for our team of dedicated staff, and for our children, and we believe that hard work is the key to success. We encourage our pupils to aim high and do their very best at all times.
We believe that education is a partnership between home and school. By working in partnership with our children and their families, we strive to ensure that outcomes are the best that they can possibly be. The achievement of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do.
We offer a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular activities, to enhance the life opportunities for all of our pupils, and we enjoy playing an active part in our local community.
The Intent of our Curriculum
At St Joseph’s, the curriculum is meticulously designed with a clear intent to provide a broad and balanced education that meets the needs of all pupils. The curriculum intent is explicit, well-communicated, and underpinned by ambitious goals for both academic and personal development. It is tailored to the specific context and needs of the pupils, taking into account their prior knowledge, cultural backgrounds, and individual interests.
The curriculum at St Joseph’s reflects a deep understanding of the local community and global perspectives. It emphasises the development of knowledge, skills and understanding across a wide range of subjects, whilst also promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, as well as mental and physical well-being.
The Implementation of our Curriculum
The curriculum is sequenced logically to ensure that knowledge and skills are built upon systematically and that pupils make excellent progress over time. The curriculum is enriched with real-life experiences, practical opportunities, and meaningful links between different subjects, fostering a deep and interconnected understanding of the world.
The curriculum at St Joseph’s is characterised by high-quality teaching that engages, inspires, and challenges all pupils. Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise, using a variety of effective strategies to support pupils of all abilities.
Assessment plays a crucial role in the implementation of the curriculum. Assessment is used to identify gaps in learning and provide timely interventions. Assessment data is used purposefully to track progress, celebrate achievements, and inform future planning. Feedback is constructive, specific, and timely, empowering pupils to take ownership of their learning and make continuous improvements.
The Impact of our Curriculum
Pupils at St Joseph’s demonstrate achievement across all subjects, with a deep understanding of key concepts and the ability to apply their knowledge creatively and independently.
Pupils show a strong sense of self-confidence, resilience, and motivation, as well as a genuine enthusiasm for learning. They are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their future education, careers, and personal lives, becoming responsible citizens who make positive contributions to society.
