Springwell Community College

Sets high expectations of all students, challenging them with a depth and breadth of knowledge which takes them in to their “struggle zone”.
Develops in students a resilience as they strive to achieve and exceed their potential
Enhances students’ cultural capital so that they can function in contemporary society, whatever their socio-economic background
Imparts knowledge, skills and confidence that, cumulatively, enable students to pursue ambitious plans for future learning and employment

The curriculum is memorable because it

Comprises of sequences of learning that allow knowledge to be transferred and retrieved from long term memory
Uses “spaced learning” and “interleaving” approaches to reinforce knowledge in long term memory
Enables students to retain and recall the knowledge required to be successful in increasingly demanding external examinations

The curriculum is inclusive because it

Provides students with access to the full breadth of curriculum experience, regardless of prior academic attainment or socio-economic background
Has a consistent approach to literacy and numeracy development, including strategies to develop reading, extended writing and vocabulary accrual, so that neither literacy or numeracy is a barrier for any student
Provides high quality information and guidance to ensure all students are fully prepared to transition into their next stage of learning or employment
Responds to changes in the local labour market so that courses on offer prepare all students to meet the current and future needs of employers
Provides opportunities for students to develop personally, socially and emotionally in both formal and informal school settings