Curriculum

Excellence in Learning – Achievement for All

Curriculum Statement

Middlewich High School’s curriculum demonstrates our ambition for ‘Excellence in Learning – Achievement for All’ and is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of our students, parents/carers, the local community and the changing world. It is centred on high expectations and achieving excellence in outcomes but also, importantly, in broadening horizons, understanding the world we live in, challenging our students to have courage and be the leaders of the future. We believe that blending an academic curriculum with wider opportunities for enrichment and personal development provides our students with the opportunity to access the future of their choice. Our desire for excellence and our determination to ensure that all our students achieve excellence means we offer a fully inclusive, broad and well -balanced curriculum, supporting students from entry to the point they leave school in year 11, to pursue Higher and Further Education and become effective employees and responsible global citizens.

All of our departments deliver ambitious and challenging programmes of study, designed to offer the rich blend of skills and knowledge required for success at GCSE and beyond. You will find details of Curriculum Intent and Curriculum for each department below.

English

English equips us with the skills to explore, understand and appreciate the world around us. In the English department, our intent is to stimulate a love of language, built upon the core principles of reading, writing and oracy. In doing so, we allow our students to become independent and analytical readers, creative and imaginative writers, and articulate and insightful orators.

 

English Curriculum Intent

Maths

We know that a solid understanding and confidence to apply Mathematics will ensure that our students are successful inside the classroom and beyond. This is why we strive to ensure that all students are supported and challenged to leave our school gates with their very best outcomes. Our ambitious curriculum, delivered through inspiring lessons, empowers our students to grow their confidence, ability and love of Maths

 

Maths Curriculum Intent

Science

Every time you use your mobile phone, that is science. When you cook food, walk, drive in a car, watch TV, you are using science. YOU are science. And there is nothing more fascinating, fulfilling or challenging than deepening your understanding of yourself and the world around you.

 

Science Curriculum Intent

Modern Foreign Languages

Our intent is to inspire pupils to have a passion for life-long language learning. We want to broaden our students’ horizons and promote an understanding of cultural differences. We aim to develop successful linguists capable of communicating with native speakers in speech and writing, enabling them to travel, experience other lifestyles and open the world up to them.

 

Modern Foreign Languages Curriculum Intent

History

We believe that the study of History is the right of every student. We inspire students to appreciate the breadth and depth of history, and to use this to make sense of the diverse world in which they live.  We aspire to enable students to become independent, critical thinkers who can articulate their thinking both verbally and in writing. Ultimately we aim to engender a love of the past that will last our students a lifetime, and equip them with skills for future success.

 

History Curriculum Intent

Geography

We are passionate about delivering an exciting, ambitious curriculum that sparks curiosity and drives students to explore the world’s diverse environments, cultures, and societies through the unique lens of a geographer. We empower students to see their roles in shaping the future, inspiring them to believe in their ability to make a real difference – both locally and globally.

 

Geography Curriculum Intent

World & Religious Studies

The principal aim of World and Religious Studies is to explore what people believe and what difference this makes to how they live, so that students can gain the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to handle questions raised by religion and belief, reflecting on their own ideas and ways of living.

 

World & Religious Studies Curriculum Intent

Physical Education

In PE, our intent is to offer an inclusive and diverse curriculum to inspire pupil’s curiosity of the subject where a passion for physical activity is enthusiastically promoted. We aim to create a culture which encourages teamwork, character development and an understanding of how to lead a healthy active lifestyle.

 

PE Curriculum Intent

Performing Arts

In the Performing Arts our intent is to unlock the use of imagination, intellect, empathy and courage in Middlewich High School students. We commit to exploring a wide range of genre in both music and drama, providing opportunities for deep, purposeful learning.

 

Performing Arts Curriculum Intent

Creative Arts

Our aim is to ensure all students have the opportunity to explore a range of creative materials, technologies and processes, to express their ideas, thoughts and emotions, by developing their imagination and problem solving and critical thinking skills. For students to recognise that they can confidently create outcomes in a safe, inspiring environment and are encouraged to explore and make sense of the world and society they experience.

 

Creative Arts Curriculum Intent

Computing / Creative Imedia

Our aim is to embed computing in as many learning opportunities as possible. This will provide our students with concrete experiences of when and how they can use digital media in different aspects of their lives. Through stimulating and challenging experiences students will continue to develop their love for learning and through this become confident and independent users of a range of software and hardware.

 

Computing Curriculum Intent

Personal Development

The Personal Development curriculum is our own bespoke personal development curriculum, comprising Relationships,  Sex and Health Education, Citizenship, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education and Careers Education.

 

Personal Development Curriculum Intent