Personal Development & Enrichment

Wider Curriculum

Personal Development and Enrichment

At Great Bardfield, we are committed to fostering the holistic development of our children, nurturing their personal, emotional, intellectual, social, physical, and behavioural growth. Our Enrichment Curriculum is designed to integrate key elements such as mindfulness, team building, outdoor learning, performing arts, British values, and cultural capital into the children’s journey through our school. Through this approach, we aim to inspire our children to become well-rounded, respectful, and engaged members of society, equipped with the skills, values, and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our Enrichment Curriculum intends to:

• foster intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills
• provide opportunities for creative expression and innovation
• promote physical, emotional, and social well-being
• celebrate and develop individual talents and interests
• enhance cultural awareness and global citizenship
• to address disadvantage and provide equality of opportunity.

Our Enrichment Curriculum is implemented through a combination of:

• Weekly enrichment sessions on the themes of: Wellbeing and Mindfulness, TLP (Teamwork, Leadership and Problem-solving), OWLS (Outdoor Woodland Learning School), General Studies (including British Values and Cultural Capital) and Performing Arts. Children rotate through these areas on a half termly basis across the academic year.
• An annual calendar of planned enrichment events and activities.
• Multiple opportunities across school life for children to hold responsibilities.

Our Curriculum ensures:

Personalised Learning Opportunities:

• Students have the choice to participate in clubs and activities such as sport, music, choir and gardening.
• Tailored opportunities for high-achieving students in specific subjects through targeted programs such as creative writing competitions, individual sports events

Community and External Partnerships:

• Strong links with our village residents and business owners; Historical Society, Horticultural Society, Book Shop, Quaker Meeting House, etc.
• Collaboration with organisations, artists, and sports coaches to bring specialised expertise into the school.
• Visits, trips and community service projects to broaden students’ horizons and promote active citizenship.

Focus on Inclusive Participation:

• Ensuring all activities are accessible to students of varying abilities and interests by adapting activities as required.
• Additional support is provided for students with special educational needs to fully engage in enrichment opportunities 

The impact of our Enrichment Curriculum will be monitored, evaluated and celebrated by:

• Feedback from our children
• Enrichment leaders own reflections
• Professional dialogue between leaders and SLT
• Feedback from parents
• Learning walks, drops ins and professional dialogue between leaders and SLT
• Highlighting achievements and experiences in assemblies, newsletters, and school displays.

Further details are given in this document.