Our Curriculum at Kewaigue School

At Kewaigue School, we believe that every child deserves a curriculum that is ambitious, engaging and meaningful. Our curriculum is designed to provide children with the knowledge, skills, values and personal qualities they need to succeed both now and in the future.

We are committed to ensuring that all children, regardless of their starting point, background or individual needs, can achieve success. Through a broad and balanced curriculum, we provide opportunities for every child to develop academically, socially and emotionally whilst fostering a lifelong love of learning.

Our curriculum is carefully planned from Reception to Year 6 to ensure children build knowledge and skills progressively over time. We have developed our own bespoke curriculum that includes use of the Isle of Man Curriculum Frameworks, alongside high-quality resources and programmes to support learning across all subjects.

Learning is designed to be engaging, relevant and purposeful. Children are encouraged to ask questions, think deeply, solve problems and make connections between different areas of learning. Wherever possible, we provide memorable first-hand experiences, visits, visitors and real-life contexts that help bring learning to life.

The 4Cs and 6Rs

A key feature of our curriculum is the development of the skills and learning behaviours that children need for success in school and beyond.

The 4Cs

Across all areas of learning, we encourage children to develop:

• Communication – expressing ideas clearly and listening to others.
• Collaboration – working effectively with others and contributing positively to a team.
• Creativity – using imagination, curiosity and innovation to explore ideas.
• Critical Thinking – questioning, reasoning, problem-solving and making informed decisions.

The 6Rs

Alongside the 4Cs, we promote the following learning dispositions:

Readiness

Children develop:

• confidence and self-esteem
• responsibility for their actions
• emotional awareness and self-regulation
• concentration and focus
• positive attitudes towards learning

Relationships

Children learn to:

• work collaboratively
• build and sustain friendships
• show empathy and understanding
• respect others
• understand appropriate boundaries

Resourcefulness

Children develop:

• independence and initiative
• questioning and reasoning skills
• problem-solving strategies
• self-motivation
• confidence in seeking support when needed

Resilience

Children learn to:

• persevere when faced with challenges
• learn from mistakes
• respond positively to feedback
• adapt to new situations
• develop confidence through challenge

Remembering

Children develop:

• recall and retrieval skills
• the ability to apply learning in new situations
• confidence in transferring knowledge and skills
• learning from previous experiences

Reflectiveness

Children learn to:

• evaluate their learning
• set goals and plan next steps
• adapt and improve their work
• take pride in their achievements
• think critically about their progress

These skills and attributes are developed every day through classroom learning, enrichment activities, pupil leadership opportunities and wider school experiences.

Our Subjects

Children study a broad and balanced range of subjects, including:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Computing
• Design and Technology
• Art and Design
• Music
• Physical Education
• Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
• Religious Education

Pupils in Years 4, 5 and 6 also have the opportunity to study Manx.

Personal Development

Personal development is at the heart of our curriculum.

Through PSHE, Religious Education, assemblies, pupil leadership opportunities, school values and everyday interactions, we help children to become:

• responsible citizens
• confident individuals
• respectful members of the community
• resilient learners
• active contributors to school life

Children have opportunities to influence decisions through the School Council, pupil voice activities and participation in the Investing in Children programme. We want every child to know that their voice matters and that they can help shape their school experience.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

We believe some of the most powerful learning takes place beyond the classroom.

Educational visits, visitors, outdoor learning, sporting opportunities, music, community projects and enrichment activities all play an important role in broadening children's experiences and helping them develop confidence, independence and aspiration.

These opportunities help children make connections between their learning and the wider world whilst creating lasting memories and experiences.

Working Together

Strong partnerships between home and school are essential to children's success.

We value the support of parents and carers and encourage families to take an active interest in their child's learning. By working together and promoting shared values, we can help every child achieve their full potential.

We are committed to maintaining open communication with parents and will keep you informed about your child's progress, achievements and next steps.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's education, please do not wait for a formal meeting. We encourage you to contact us so that we can work together to support your child.

Drug Education

All pupils will receive guidance on drugs and alcohol as part of the PSHE and science curriculum. Lessons will be delivered as appropriate to the age and phase of the pupils and will be differentiated according to the needs of the children. Where appropriate, visitors and outside speakers may join us to lead classes on drug education.

What is taught?

We reflect the requirements and guidance in the school’s science curriculum, the non-statutory framework for PSHE and citizenship and the content suggested in the school’s PSHE scheme of work.

Key Stage1 focuses on what are safe and unsafe substances, what medicines are, why people take them and how to take them safely, being ill and getting better and what to do if someone persuades you to take something dangerous

Key Stage 2 focuses on what a drug is, the effects and risks of drugs including tobacco and alcohol, managing peer influences and resisting pressure to take risks and be able to make safe decisions.