Our Soaring Curriculum

At Beechcroft St Paul’s, we believe every child and adult should thrive—personally, spiritually, and academically.
Rooted in our vision, Soaring with Compassion, and inspired by St Paul’s words in Philippians, our curriculum is shaped by the Christian values of hope, respect, and wisdom.

We see the curriculum as more than just lessons—it's the full experience of school life.By combining academic excellence with personal growth, we nurture the whole child.

Our Soaring Curriculum is built on three key drivers:
Broadening Horizons, Understanding Our Place in the World, and Responsible Decision Makers.
These drivers help every child grow in confidence, character, and compassion—ready to soar in all they do.

At Beechcroft St Paul’s, we are exceptionally proud of our Early Years provision and have worked hard to develop a curriculum as rich and wonderful as the children it serves. We welcome children from the age of 2 years and 9 months, with government funding available from the term after their third birthday.

Rooted in our vision, Soaring With Compassion, our Foundation Stage is a place where children begin their learning journey in an environment that nurtures both the heart and the mind. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging, kindness, and curiosity from the very start.

Our curriculum is built on repetition and depth of experience, creating a language-rich environment that supports children in building vocabulary and embedding new words in meaningful contexts. Books, rhyme, and poetry are at the heart of our approach, helping to foster a lifelong love of reading.

We place a strong emphasis on:

• Effective communication – developing language skills and social confidence.
• Positive relationships – with both adults and peers, to build a strong sense of self.
• Independence and self-care – encouraging children to take ownership of their learning and wellbeing.
• Physical development – through active play and exploration.

Our curriculum is designed to help children develop a can-do attitude, with perseverance modelled and celebrated. Children are encouraged to support one another, take calculated risks, and become curious, inquisitive learners in a safe and secure environment.

We also provide opportunities to explore the local community and the wider world through visits and visitors, helping to broaden children’s cultural capital and understanding of the world around them.

SEND Curriculum Provision

At Beechcroft St Paul’s, all class teachers are responsible for providing a curriculum that is suitable for all pupils in the class, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) with support from the SENCo. We have high expectations for all pupils and are committed to ensuring our curriculum complies with the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. Our SEND Information Report emphasises the importance of providing an inclusive learning environment for all pupils including those with SEND. Additional information on this can be found in our SEND Policy and on the SEND section of our website. For any parents with queries regarding SEND provision, contact should be made in the first instance with Miss Stuart, SENDCo, via the school office: (01305) 783500 or office@beechcroft.dsat.org.uk

Should you wish for any further information regarding the Soaring Curriculum, please contact your child's class teacher in the first instance or contact the school office on (01305) 783500 or: office@beechcroft.dsat.org.uk