Learning
Rationale
Our curriculum is ambitious, carefully sequenced and designed to build children's knowledge, skills and understanding over time. Alongside the full National Curriculum, pupils experience a rich programme of creative, cultural and enrichment opportunities that help them make connections, discover new interests and develop a lifelong curiosity about the world.
Our Commitment to Developing Well-Rounded Learners
We believe that a meaningful education should challenge children. It should give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle things they cannot yet do, to think deeply, to learn from mistakes and to persevere when learning is difficult. At Brookfield, challenge is not something to be avoided; it is an essential part of how children learn, grow and discover what they are capable of.
Our shared values shape this approach:
- We Rise to the Challenge: We encourage children to be ambitious, persevere when things are difficult and see mistakes and setbacks as an important part of learning and improvement.
- We are Curious: We want children to ask questions, explore big ideas, think deeply and develop a genuine desire to understand the world around them.
- We are Creative: We give children opportunities to think imaginatively, make connections, solve problems and express their ideas in different ways.
- We Take Responsibility: We teach children to take ownership of their learning and their choices, to show respect for others and to understand the contribution they can make to their community.
Together, these values help children develop the resilience, independence and confidence to embrace challenge, while becoming thoughtful, creative and responsible members of their community.
Our Acdemic Aspirations for every child
Our shared values – We are Curious, We are Creative, We Take Responsibility and We Rise to the Challenge – are at the heart of everything we do and underpin a curriculum built on strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics. We know these essential skills open doors to learning across the curriculum, and our above-national outcomes in key areas reflect the high expectations we have for every child.
Alongside academic success, we nurture curiosity, creativity, resilience and responsibility, enabling children to think deeply, embrace challenge and become increasingly independent learners. Through high-quality teaching, targeted support and appropriate challenge, we ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve their very best and develop a genuine love of learning.
A Knowledge-Rich, Carefully Sequenced Curriculum
We believe that a solid foundation of knowledge is key to developing confident, informed learners. Our curriculum is knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced, going beyond the epxectations of the national curriculum. We provide depth and breadth of knowledge, enabling children to build knowledge and skills sequentially over time, allowing children to form schemata — interconnected webs of knowledge — that help them make sense of new learning.
Brookfield’s curriculum is more than a pathway to academic achievement. It is a journey that develops well-rounded, socially conscious individuals who are ready to face the challenges of the future. By prioritizing creativity, curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion, we aim to empower children to take responsibility for their learning and their actions.
Learning Opportunites That Go Above and Beyond
Beyond the classroom, our pupils benefit from a rich variety of learning experiences that broaden their horizons and bring learning to life. Philosophy and debate sessions encourage critical thinking and confident self-expression, while visits from professional artists and musicians inspire creativity and a love of the arts. Our project-based learning includes memorable opportunities such as performing with the Primary Shakespeare Company at Jacksons Lane, writing for the school newspaper, and taking part in the £5 entrepreneurship challenge. Children engage with democracy through mock elections and our Brookfield Parliament, and they develop leadership skills through initiatives like our Young Leaders programme. Partnerships with world-class institutions such as the Francis Crick Institute spark curiosity in science, while Forest School provides hands-on learning in nature. These experiences, along with annual highlights such as the Year 2 Christmas production and the Year 6 summer musical, ensure that every child grows not only academically but as a confident, creative, and socially responsible member of the community.