SCHOOL CURRICULUM INTENT

• We believe that our pupils deserve a first- class education, through high quality experiences and enrichment opportunities that embed life- long learning, therefore we aim to provide our children with rich, inspiring and evolving curriculum opportunities which build confidence, tolerance, resilience, communication, respect and readiness to contribute to society.
• Our intention is that through a broad, connected curriculum offer, pupils create stems for their future careers
• Safeguarding is our number 1 priority, therefore it is reflected in our daily practice and embedded in every decision we make to maintain a culture of vigilance at school and in the community. Our awareness of high crime, growing mental health concerns and gang affiliation in the area, has sharpened our efforts and we work closely with the Safer Neighbourhood police team, Safer schools police officer, IMAGO, local secondary and primary partners, transition programmes, citizenship programmes, local businesses, Wizard theatre, London Transport, Local authority and parents to deter pupils from choosing a life of crime. A Parent Forum, held each term with the Heads of School, provides a platform for community speakers and updates from the inclusion team. In addition, regular safeguarding updates are shared with parents. Effective, bespoke transition arrangements are built into the curriculum to support parents and pupils into the next phase of their development from Nursery to year 7.
• We respect parents as the first teachers of their children and aim to work with families to secure a learning and growing relationship together 
• Given that EAL is at 49%, we recognise that we are a language rich school therefore bespoke reading and writing opportunities are planned across the curriculum so that we are fluent in Standard English. Cultural barriers to learning have been actively broken down to ensure equality of opportunity for all pupils regardless of gender, race or religion. 32% of Leopold pupils are Black Caribbean and Black and white mixed Caribbean heritage, therefore we ensure that the curriculum is connected to black history and heritage so that pupils can feel proud and valued.  
• We recognise the rich cultural background of our community therefore language opportunities are embedded across the curriculum so that we are fluent in Standard English
• We aim to overturn inequality by ensuring that all pupils, regardless of circumstance, have every opportunity to succeed and thrive
• Clear succession planning has ensured that the staffing structure has been developed to meet the needs of the children and community, with staff representing our pupil profile. Coherent plans for the improvement of leadership have resulted in a specialist team with the capacity for robust and continuous improvement.  High quality professional development, ensures that pupils are taught by a strong team of staff, with subject specialism and knowledge, evidenced through improving pupil outcomes.
• Timely assessment opportunities, ensure that pupils receive feedback to improve their work and consolidate their knowledge. Reporting arrangements are in place to keep parents well informed about their child’s progress.
• Through professional networking and ambitious target setting, stakeholders work collaboratively with leaders to achieve a common vision. This Vision underpins everything that we do.

Updated September 2021 R.A.

Parents and members of the public can find out more information about our school curriculum by contacting us via admin@leopold.brent.sch.uk 

CURRICULUM PRINCIPLES

• We believe that every child should enjoy learning and receive a first class education through high quality experiences and enrichment opportunities that embed life- long learning
• Our curriculum is ambitious and lays the foundation for our pupils’ improved future success. It is designed to nurture creativity and to be inclusive of all our pupils’ diverse needs and backgrounds.
• We aim to overturn inequality by ensuring that all pupils, regardless of circumstance, have every opportunity to succeed and thrive. Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate our differences within our diverse school community. The ability to learn transferable skill: to become an independent, inquisitive, learner is a core aim of our curriculum.
• We recognise the rich cultural background of our community, therefore language opportunities are embedded across the curriculum so that we are fluent in Standard English
• We value the importance of our pupils recognising their own heritage in the curriculum. When learning about the amazing achievements in human history, we encourage our pupils to recognise their own heritage and history within this. We firmly believe in the importance of developing a strong sense of identity and self-esteem in order for our children to have the highest aspirations.
• We believe that the school work force and curriculum should reflect the community we serve, therefore all groups are represented and the curriculum is purposefully developed to connect and engage pupil interests.
• We respect parents as the first teachers of their children and aim to work with families to secure a learning and growing relationship together
• Our intention is that through a broad curriculum offer, pupils create stems for their future careers. Careful consideration is given to the opportunities included in our curriculum offer, in order to broaden horizons including skills that will support future application into higher education at the best universities.
• We believe that childhood should be a happy and enquiring time in our lives, that children should have a range of experiences that enhance their learning and expand their understanding and curiosity of the world around them.