Life Skills
We understand that learning is about so much more than reading and writing. Our Life Skills curriculum is designed to help children develop the skills that will allow them to get the most out of life. Alongside the subject based curriculum, each year group has a life skill curriculum which allows them the opportunity to develop and support the learning of these valuable skills.
Learning life skills helps young people understand who they are and what they want out of life. Moreover, young people grow more aware of their own struggles and those of the people around them. The average student has oodles of real-life responsibilities to deal with. Between juggling homework, extracurriculars, and trying to maintain a social life — it can feel like too much sometimes. Especially with evolving technology.
Complementing our PSHE, SRE and Online Safety curricula, our life skills curriculum falls into the following areas;
- Resilience
- Self Regulation
- Motivation
- Confidence
- Practical skills e.g. tying shoelaces
In addition to our life skills curriculum, we have our Wellness Warriors and Oracy Squad.
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Life Skills Curriculum
Life Skills Curriculum
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Wellness Warriors
Wellness Warriors
Wellness Warriors are chosen on a half termly basis. There are two per class from Year 1 to Year 6. They provide a listening ear for children around the school and can then talk to an adult if they feel a child might need further support with their emotional wellbeing. They can be a friendly face and a buddy to anyone feeling lonely at playtimes and lunchtimes.
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Oracy Squad
Oracy Squad
Oracy is to speaking, what numeracy is to mathematics or literacy to reading and writing. In short, it's nothing more than being able to express yourself well. It's about having the vocabulary to say what you want to say and the ability to structure your thoughts so that they make sense to others.
Our Oracy Squad are chosen on a half termly basis. There are two per class from Year 1 to Year 6. Oracy Squad members are encouraged to practice speaking with clarity, be on hand to explain their learning to visitors and gain confidence in their expressive skills.
