Our five-year curriculum aims to provide sequences of learning which are engaging, well planned and focus on lifelong learning experiences for all. The intent of our curriculum is to provide meaningful learning experiences which then enable students to attend further education or places of employment. Our curriculum is balanced and delivered by subject specialists in defined pathways of study. Schemes of learning promote the key interdisciplinary skills of problem solving, building resilience, thinking strategies, numeracy, literacy and effective communication; underpinning the West Craven High School ethos of “Ad Vitam Paramus“ - “We Are Preparing for Life”. Together we want to be a community with one aim, to prepare the character of our young people both personally and academically.   

At West Craven High School, we regularly review our curriculum offer. Our curriculum aims to instil mutual respect, humanity and a passion for learning and we strive to embed these aspects within our daily practice. All students study tailored pathways of study from Year 10 onwards which link to their future career aspirations. This means we are able to keep our curriculum plan as broad as possible, for as long as possible. We have changed our curriculum design, to incorporate subjects which will provide students with the skill sets to apply for jobs in the local and national marketplace and attend high quality academic placements. We believe that early planning for the future helps success grow and this will help us have a positive impact on the young people we educate. This is why all our students receive careers guidance in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks to inform their curriculum choices and subsequently raise their aspirations for the future.  

We have high expectations for all West Craven High School staff and students, building an ethos based around the whole school values of ASPIRE; Ambition, Supportive, Positivity, Independence, Resilience and Equality. Our staff build a learning community which ensures that every student is respectful of diversity, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and political or financial status. All students are rewarded though the ASPIRE initiative to recognize the contributions they are making to their learning and that of others.   

Our tutor time programme promotes human values through regular current affairs topics. At WCHS we are continuously developing our curriculum and enrichment opportunities to inspire our students to work hard, behave maturely and respect themselves and others. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with our students and their families has a role to play. In order to fulfil this responsibility effectively, all staff at WCHS make sure their approach is student-centred. This means that they consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the individual student.   

To find out more about our curriculum, please contact the Senior Leadership Team.