Our Curriculum Intent
At Burrsville Infant Academy our mission statement is to ‘create a joy in learning’. We do this through our curriculum by providing children with opportunities to develop life skills and experiences they will remember.
We recognise every child as a unique individual and celebrate differences. Our Burrsville values of Resilient, Kind, Respect, Engage and Aspire are threaded through everything we do.
Each year group has a theme for the term or half term. Within the themes, subjects are taught discreetly. We begin new topics with activities to motivate children for the learning ahead, these are our ‘sparkling starts’. We end topics with ‘fabulous finishes’ which draw together the knowledge gained during the term. Where appropriate a high-quality text is used alongside the theme.
Our children are curious to find out new things and explore the world around them through outdoor learning activities. They are inspired to develop their own learning and have a thirst for new experiences.
Engaging parents and making links with the community is an essential part of our school life. We hold many parent sessions throughout the year so that parents can be a part of their child’s learning and experiences.
Throughout the year we celebrate and learn about a range of different cultures, beliefs and events. We hold days/weeks where the pupils can become emerged and exposed to a range of different things. All of this supplements the curriculum and allows the children to become well-rounded citizens with a better understanding of the world around them.
Children leave the academy resilient, confident to make decisions and ready for their next step in learning. They become lifelong learners and well-rounded, respected members of society.