Curriculum Statement

Ivanhoe Curriculum Vision

Education of the ‘whole child’ is at the heart of everything that Ivanhoe has to offer. The Ivanhoe curriculum gives every child access to ‘the best which has been thought and said’ – this means a knowledge rich curriculum which empowers student agency, gives authentic experiences and leads student on a ‘Journey to Excellence’.

In addition to the core subjects, our curriculum offers a range of highly academic options alongside vocational and technical opportunities available for all. Each subject area has a clear curriculum vision, underpinned by the National Curriculum. We are also proud to be a Reading School; building a reading culture for our learners across all subject areas, and encouraging reading for pleasure. We know that regular reading for pleasure and function underpins success across all academic subjects.

We are a fully inclusive school and we ensure that disadvantaged students and those with SEND are supported to access as broad and ambitious a curriculum as all students. Quality First Inclusive Teaching, Adaptive Practice and tailored support means that these students are able to achieve highly.

The Ivanhoe Way is embedded to prepare students for their next steps with the skills, character attributes and qualifications to succeed in their chosen pathway. The Ivanhoe Way underpins our values of respect and tolerance for all. We promote equity, equality and British Values, with our wider curriculum of Personal Development, giving students opportunities to grow as young people. Employability skills, Careers and Character Education are all developed throughout their five-year journey at Ivanhoe School.

The Ivanhoe Curriculum is enhanced by an extensive extra-curricular programme. Clubs, trips, charity and sporting events alongside internal and external competitions enhance our academic offer. Student Leadership is strongly embedded at Ivanhoe, examples of opportunities include: Student Council, Citizens UK, Sports Leaders, Literacy Leaders, MVP Mentors, Stephen Lawrence ambassadors and the Eco Club. Students of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to take part not only to develop and showcase their skills, but to show our pupils that at Ivanhoe we value the Student Voice.

To support this college curriculum vision each subject area has its own subject vision statement which has been developed as a team and in context with the unique opportunities each subject offers.

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