ASPIRE Curriculum
Our 'ASJ Way' supports our curriculum vision as we aim to give our children as many opportunities as possible to Aspire to Shine for Jesus.
With God's help we can achieve anything and we aspire to be the best that we can be.
We shine like a beacon of light within our community with an open door so that all feel welcome.
Our special family (school, church and community) follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
To support our 'ASJ Way' we have 3 core Christian values: Courage, Community and Compassion.
Our ASPIRE Curriculum
From our ASJ Way vision, we created our ASPIRE curriculum:
Achieve through resilience and perseverance
Show respect for Christian and British values
Promote high expectations for all
Inspire lifelong readers
Revisit knowledge and skills to embed learning
Encourage a love of learning
As included in our ASPIRE curriculum, we teach the British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. These values are taught in a range of ways including through weekly Picture News sessions, RE and PSHE lessons and the use the No Outsiders planning. The values are also included in our thinking around our ASJ Ambassadors pupil leadership teams and key events in the year such as anti-bullying and parliament week.
Our Curriculum Journey: Reception to Year 6
At Ainsdale St John's, our ASPIRE curriculum is carefully planned to provide children with a broad, balanced and engaging education, building the knowledge, skills and understanding they need as they progress through school.
Our Whole School Curriculum Overview provides a clear picture of what children will be learning in each year group, from Reception through to Year 6.
Organised by half term, it sets out the units of learning across our curriculum so that parents and carers can see the exciting range of topics and experiences their children will encounter throughout the year.
Our curriculum is designed to build on previous learning, helping children make connections, revisit important knowledge and develop their understanding as they move through school. We have high expectations for every child and aim to inspire curiosity, encourage independence and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The overview also shows how learning progresses across the school, from the foundations established in our Early Years to the increasingly challenging knowledge and skills taught throughout Key Stages 1 and 2.
Explore our curriculum
You can view or download our Whole School Curriculum Overview below to discover what each year group will be learning during the academic year. For more detailed information about individual subjects, please visit our dedicated subject pages.
Through our ASPIRE curriculum, we want every child to enjoy learning, achieve their potential and develop the confidence to Aspire to Shine.
To find out more about our curriculum you can contact the school office at [email protected] or email class teachers using [email protected] to ask your child's teacher specifically about their year group's curriculum.
To find out how we will ensure children with a disability can access our curriculum, view our accessibility plan on our SEND Support page.