At Falmouth School, our curriculum is underpinned by a clear vision: to prepare learners from our community to succeed —nationally or globally—across any sector. Our curriculum is global and it is ambitious. We aim to create lifelong learners who are ambitious, curious, and equipped to thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced world. By fostering inquiry, critical thinking, and balanced perspectives, we prepare students not only to navigate a future that does not yet exist but also to contribute meaningfully to it, engaging respectfully with others and embracing diverse ideas.
Our broad and ambitious curriculum is built on three key pillars: Knowledge, Sequencing, and Application of Knowledge.
Knowledge: We provide a carefully considered, knowledge-rich curriculum that meets the National Curriculum requirements while reflecting national, local, and school-level contexts. By fostering core and hinterland knowledge, we aim to enhance all students’ understanding, particularly disadvantaged students, and build their cultural capital, as well as enable all students to engage meaningfully with diverse cultures, environments, and ideas. This is reinforced by a robust and rigorous focus on literacy across the curriculum, where all students’ fluency, confidence and ability to read for pleasure is developed for all students and at all levels.
Sequencing: Our curriculum is thoughtfully structured to ensure that foundational concepts are mastered before students progress to more complex ideas. This deliberate sequencing supports students’ academic growth by aligning learning with their developmental stage and preparing them for future success. Careful planning goes into ensuring that the curriculum is designed and sequenced to support students to know and remember more and this is supported by clear and impactful methods of assessment.
Application: We empower students to apply their knowledge with confidence and purpose across varied contexts. By fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world relevance, our curriculum ensures that students can make meaningful connections and succeed beyond the classroom and on into their careers.
Our intent is to inspire ambition, nurture curiosity, and equip all students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in an ever-changing world.