Curriculum Intent
“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future ”
(Jeremiah 29:11)
Manshead CE Academy aspires to serve every learner by encouraging and supporting them to flourish academically and personally.
We are committed to enabling all our pupils to achieve their potential.
Our values of Aspire, Serve and Flourish drive the academy’s commitment to provide an ambitious and successful education that fulfils all learners' needs so that all can prosper.
The curriculum is planned around the following key themes;
- It is ambitious to meet the needs of all pupils.
- It is well planned and sequenced, enabling the development of both the knowledge and skills to advance a deeper understanding of the world around us.
- To serve the needs of all pupils, the curriculum where necessary is adapted to ensure all can flourish.
- The curriculum provision is broad and balanced, both in terms of the subjects taught and content studied within each subject.
- The academy is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse curriculum that celebrates the community that it serves.
Our academy has a curriculum which
- Is ambitious for all
- Provides opportunities for academic and personal success and enables an advancement towards higher and further education
- Allows pupils perspectives to evolve through a range of spiritual, moral, social and cultural opportunities to promote a sense of morals and social responsibility
- Improves every pupil, developing resilience and a sense of safety so all can prosper
- Assists pupils in developing their character so they can make choices and overcome challenge
- Delivers a range of experiences, opportunities and enterprising activities to inspire pupils to thrive in their next stage in education, training or employment
- Improves numeracy, literacy and reading skills so that all can advance in academic and personal success
- Is committed to safeguarding

