‘To provide an excellent education and high personal achievement for all, but go the extra mile to best prepare our students for success in an ever-changing world.’
What is ‘No Limits’?
Our unique No Limits curriculum is ambitious, enriching, broad and balanced. Designed to go beyond the traditional curriculum it combines the acquisition of knowledge with the development of power skills. Our students have regular opportunities to apply their learning and demonstrate their power skills in real world contexts. Engaging in learning in this way deepens understanding, and results in high levels of achievement as well as preparing pupils/students for an ever changing world.
Students are taught the full National Curriculum, and this is enhanced through several different learning approaches. These are designed to challenge and engage students allowing them to acquire and apply knowledge in single discipline subjects as well as through Applied Learning.
Applied Learning
Applied learning is the real-world application of knowledge and power skills that includes relevant, practical experiences. This can be through:
- Problem-Based Learning: Students work on real-world problems, developing solutions through research and critical thinking.
- Experiential Learning: Students participate in activities like experiments, simulations, and fieldwork.
- Project-Based Learning: Students undertake projects that require applying their knowledge and skills to produce a tangible outcome.
- Work-Based Learning: students gain experience in a real-world professional setting.
- Service Learning: Combines community service with academic learning, emphasising civic responsibility and reflection.
WHY IS APPLIED LEARNING IMPORTANT TO US?
- Ensures our curriculum remains relevant and evolving
- Enables students to engage with people, place and processes
- Enhances understanding and retention by deepening learning (relevant/engaging)
- Can be differentiated easily
- Makes learning more purposeful
Aspirations ‘No Limits’ Curriculum aligns the application of knowledge and skills to the world of work. Our Careers and Employability plan enables authentic opportunities and experiences within the real world.