Curricular Intent

Our curriculum intent unifies both the Anglican and Catholic traditions. We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential, and beyond. Therefore our curriculum is characterised by excellence and inclusivity and supports all students to enjoy, achieve, and aspire; and which best prepares them for a world outside of school.

Our curriculum is shaped by the needs of young people, and is:

Wholly inclusive
Broad and balanced
Challenging

Our curriculum aims to foster the intellectual, social, creative, physical, moral and spiritual development of all our students. Students at Christ the King will grow up to be the best they can possibly be, and live the best life they can as global citizens.

Our curriculum is underpinned by our mission statement, and our College Values, which provide guidance and focus when making decisions:

To hold Christian values
To be respectful of ourselves and others
To be inclusive of all in the Isle of Wight community
To be fair to all
To challenge each other to greatness
To act with integrity.

Our curriculum goes beyond the experience students have in a classroom environment. We offer all students an entitlement to a rich and varied diet of enrichment activities through the informal curriculum. This extra curricular offer provides a space for students to develop their talents and interests, and to support their holistic development.

Means of Measuring Impact

The curriculum is regularly reviewed, developed, monitored and evaluated by the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team, external advisers and governors, leading to improvements and innovation.

Heads of department and subject leaders take responsibility for ensuring coverage, progression and standards through long and medium-term planning, promoting the subject and developing the teaching methodology and securing high quality resources. They regularly monitor and evaluate learning, teaching and the curriculum, ensuring that the curriculum of individual subject areas is aligned with the whole school vision. They have understanding and knowledge of the KS2 curriculum in their subject areas, developed through close working with primary partners, to ensure that the curriculum of Christ the King builds on knowledge, skills and understanding mastered at KS2.

How does our Curriculum Cater for Students with SEND?

Christ the King College is an inclusive secondary school; every child here is valued and respected. We are committed to the inclusion, progress and independence of all our students, including those with SEND. We work to support our students to make progress in their learning, their emotional and social development and their independence. We actively work to support the learning and needs of all members of our community.

A child or young person has SEN if they have a learning difficulty or disability which calls for special educational provision to be made that is additional to or different from that made generally for other children or young people of the same age. (CoP 2015, p16)

Teachers are responsible for the progress of all students in their class and high-quality teaching is carefully planned to ensure all students can access the curriculum; this is the first step in supporting students who may have SEND. All students are challenged to do their very best and all students at the College are expected to make at least good progress.

All students with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plan), are supported by the Learning Support Team to further help them with their learning and in accessing the curriculum. The Learning Support and Pastoral Teams work closely with our students to provide social and emotional support for those who may need this in order to be successful at Christ the King.

How does our Curriculum Cater for Disadvantaged Students and those from Minority Groups?

As a College, we work tirelessly to raise the attainment for all students and to close any gaps that exist due to social contexts. The deliberate allocation of funding and resources has ensured that attainment gaps are closing in our drive to ensure that all pupils are equally successful when they leave our College.