Underlying Principles

Within the Taff Bargoed Learning partnership, we have a set of principles that underpins all of our work as a federation of Schools. As part of the Curriculum design process, in addition to the underlying core 4 principles for learning, we sought input from Parents/Carers, Pupils, Staff and Governors about what additional values and aspects were important to provide to our Pupils. These fell under 6 key aspects which are underpinned by the 4 Core purposes for learning.

Global citizenship – Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to help Pupils understand the importance of being part of a community and wider world, and to know how to fully embrace their place within the World.
Independence - Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to help Pupils to develop their independence in learning; learning to rely less on adults, and develop skills that will support them in their life.
Authentic contexts - Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to be delivered through authentic, stimulating contexts for learning that would engage Pupils with the learning.
Individuality - Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to recognise the individual needs of each child and support them at their level. All Pupils should be able to access learning and no one should be excluded because of race, religion or background.
Everyday life - Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to have a purpose in contributing to a child’s life and for Pupils to experience learning that was relatable to their lifelong learning and future careers.
Potential - Our stakeholders wanted our Curriculum, and experience of School as a whole, to acknowledge that learning will look different for all of us and that our Curriculum allows for the potential of every child to be released.

In addition to this, focus has also been given to learners’ wellbeing and mental health and our Curriculum aims to ensure that there are regular opportunities for this to be addressed as part of our whole school approach. We also aim to ensure that Pupils are continually provided with an opportunity to understand their rights, as outlined by the UNCRC.

Bedlinog Community Primary School

Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Bedlinog

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