STANDOUT, BREAKOUT, SHOUTOUT

At Meltham CE Primary School, we believe that our curriculum should offer children not only the National Curriculum and the EYFS statutory framework, but also life skills and experiences beyond this.

Alongside teaching the requirements of the National Curriculum, the staff and governors at Meltham CE have worked together to identify key drivers to underpin our broad and balanced curriculum. These drivers aim to prioritise the development of key skills and also aim to provide the children with experiences to enrich their learning journey.

The drivers we have chosen incorporate experiences both within and outside of the classroom. These key drivers are personal to our school and reflect the social and educational needs of our local area. 

We summarise our drivers as: STANDOUT, BREAKOUT & SHOUTOUT

STANDOUT

STANDOUT is our intention to develop a sense of belonging, a sense of self and to promote diversity, equality and wellbeing. STANDOUT promotes independence by giving our children responsibilities in the classroom, in the wider school and in the community. STANDOUT also provides opportunities for children to make choices and take responsibility for their learning. We teach and develop thinking skills that allow children to increase their independence socially, consider the big questions and prepare the children of Meltham CE for life beyond our school gates.

BREAKOUT

BREAKOUT is our desire for children to be curious about the world around them and to value it. We encourage the children to be inquisitive about their learning both inside and beyond the classroom. Our school is blessed with an exceptional outside learning environment which we strive to make the most of at every possible opportunity . BREAKOUT signposts how we use this. Our children’s learning and wellbeing are boosted by memorable outdoor learning opportunities.

BREAKOUT also reaches out into our wider community and encompasses our engagement with other places and organisations. We develop links within our local community and further afield to promote understanding, empathy and an appreciation of cultural diversity. This includes inviting visitors and guests into our school to further broaden the experiences of our children and offering a window on the outside world not only physically, but also virtually.

SHOUTOUT

SHOUTOUT gives pupils a voice to express their opinions, thoughts and ideas. SHOUTOUT promotes children’s self-esteem and confidence by encouraging them to literally “SHOUT OUT” and be heard; to courageously advocate for what they believe Leadership is a large part of our SHOUTOUT driver. Children have the opportunity to be part of our range of councils and may take a lead in driving change for the better. Performance is also an important element of this driver: it ranges from sharing work with our peers to performing in our school hall or other venues.

SHOUTOUT performances present opportunities for children to share their personal learning journeys and showcase their talents to their peers and families. This strengthens positive relationships with parents and our wider community and prepares children for the next steps in their education.