Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum: (Intent)

  • is sequenced to empower pupils to build their knowledge and skills over time
  • provides deep, sustained and valuable learning for all pupils, including those with SEND
  • provides opportunities to develop levels of literacy and numeracy across all curricular areas
  • promotes opportunities across the curriculum for the development of good student health and well being
  • recognises the importance of developing digital literacy and provides opportunities for the development of
  • provides a range of academic, technical and vocational courses which challenge, engage and motivate pupils
  • develops cultural capital across a wide range of contexts and experiences
  • ensures that all pupils make good progress irrespective of their starting point and those young people facing disadvantage are lifted from educational poverty

We recognise that to provide our young people with rich learning experiences in a range of contexts it is crucial to work in partnerships with others. Expertise often lies beyond the school and learning opportunities are regularly planned with partner organisations.

“Leaders have designed a high-quality curriculum for pupils”. Ofsted 2023

If you require further information about the curriculum, please contact Mrs Gibson by emailing info@datonacademy.org.uk marking your query for her attention.