Developing our Curriculum and Learning Approach

At Alice Smith School, it’s important that our curriculum and learning approach are thoughtfully designed to deliver a broad, balanced and purpose-driven education that prepares students for lifelong success and positive impact in the world. Grounded in a blend of the English National Curriculum and innovative pedagogical practices, the curriculum spans from Early Years..

Developing Creativity and Skills in Year 5 Design Technology Unit

Author: Araba Annobil, Year 5 Leader

The Year 5 team continually seeks ways to nurture students' enquiring minds. Through our latest Design and Technology unit, "Textiles", students were tasked with creating a vessel to carry a teacher’s lunch. They were introduced to the design cycle, which allowed them to inquire, develop, create, and evaluate their projects. This approach..