{"id":3858,"date":"2021-02-17T14:14:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T14:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/?page_id=3858"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:32:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:32:42","slug":"our-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sheltonj.derby.sch.uk\/?page_id=3858","title":{"rendered":"Our Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Our curriculum<\/h1>\r\n
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An ambitious Key Stage 2 curriculum that helps every child grow in confidence, curiosity and character.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/header>\r\n\n\n

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At Shelton Junior School, our curriculum is designed to enable children to reach their full potential by developing a love of learning, building positive relationships and encouraging a desire to succeed. In short: Together, we learn, trust and succeed.<\/strong> Read more about our aims, ethos and values<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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\r\n Curriculum vision<\/span>

A broad, ambitious learning journey<\/h2>

Our curriculum goes beyond the formal requirements of the National Curriculum so children experience the richest range of opportunities we can provide. Reading and developing a rich, varied vocabulary underpin every aspect of learning.<\/p>

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Vision and values<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our curriculum encompasses the formal requirements of the National Curriculum while also making sure children are exposed to meaningful experiences beyond the classroom. It is designed to build knowledge, confidence, curiosity and character.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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The curriculum is further enhanced by our commitment to children\u2019s wellbeing and a values-based education, including Fundamental British Values and Protected Characteristics. Through these, we provide learning experiences that help build future collaborators, innovators, leaders and young people who understand what it means to be human.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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\r\n POWER curriculum<\/span>

What POWER stands for<\/h2> <\/div>\r\n <\/header>\r\n
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Power to achieve our dreams, and the determination to keep improving.<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
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Oracy skills needed to be successful.<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
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We are kind to each other and care for our school, community and planet.<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
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Everyone is equal and treated with respect.<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n
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Reading for knowledge and pleasure gives us the POWER to succeed!<\/div>\r\n <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\n

Shelton Superpowers<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Our Shelton Superpowers underpin all aspects of school life as we nurture these qualities in every child in our care.<\/p> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\n\n

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\r\n Meet the SuperPowers<\/span>

Five characters that shape the way we learn<\/h2>

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Thinker<\/h3>\r\n

Asks brilliant questions and plans with care.<\/p> <\/article>\r\n \r\n 2 of 5<\/span>\r\n

Investigator<\/h3>\r\n

Digs deeper and finds out for themselves.<\/p> <\/article>\r\n \r\n 3 of 5<\/span>\r\n

Collaborator<\/h3>\r\n

Listens, shares and lifts the team up.<\/p> <\/article>\r\n \r\n 4 of 5<\/span>\r\n

Perseverer<\/h3>\r\n

Keeps going when things get tricky.<\/p> <\/article>\r\n \r\n 5 of 5<\/span>\r\n

Reflector<\/h3>\r\n

Looks back to grow forward.<\/p> <\/article>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n

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