Our Curriculum Offer
At The Rowan School we let our learning fly, so we can REACH for the sky.
Through a varied and differentiated curriculum we aim to teach learners how to grow into children who achieve their best in school life and excel within the wider community and later into adulthood.
We have a broad and appropriately challenging curriculum as we feel this is key in promoting and sustaining the high achievement of our learners. We recognise and value educational experiences outside the classroom and know that this leads to higher achievement, motivation and personal development of learners. There are regular educational visits to a range of locations such as museums, galleries, theatres and outdoor activity centres. Every opportunity is taken to link new experiences to the children’s learning in order to embed the experiences fully in the curriculum and bring learning to life. Social academic rewards outings give learners the opportunity to practise their skills in external situations with the support and care of our skilled staff team.
We are dedicated to developing our children to become well-rounded citizens who show respect, responsibility for action, and inclusivity, and who celebrate diversity. The development of social skills is promoted though our Enrichment programme where elements such as self-esteem, self-awareness, and cultural awareness are promoted.
Through the delivery of our bespoke curriculum we ensure a consistent approach that supports the need for familiarity, whilst still stretching and challenging individuals appropriately.
Reading
A Love of Reading at The Rowan School
At The Rowan School, reading is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about inspiring every child to develop a lifelong love of books, imagination, and learning. Reading opens doors to knowledge, creativity, and new opportunities, and we believe every learner deserves that chance.
Our skilled staff use the Twinkl Phonics and Reading Scheme, ensuring every child receives high-quality, consistent teaching of essential early reading skills. From the very first lessons, children build confidence, fluency, and comprehension, laying a strong foundation for their learning journey.
To support and personalise learning, we also use the Lexia reading program to complement reading, which targets core reading skills, including phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. This tailored approach helps each child make measurable progress and discover the joy of reading at their own pace.
Every classroom has a dedicated reading corner, which is a cosy, inviting space filled with books that spark curiosity and encourage reading for both pleasure and learning. Children are read to daily, sharing stories that ignite their imagination and expand their horizons.
We celebrate every step of a child’s reading journey through our whole school reading rewards and special reading awards, recognising effort, progress, and achievement. These initiatives motivate learners to read both in school and at home, making reading an exciting part of daily life.
At Rowan, we are proud to nurture confident, enthusiastic readers who are ready to explore the world, one story at a time.
Transitions to Secondary School
At The Rowan School, we recognise that transition is a process and not an event. We want our children to experience smooth transitions so that the quality of learning is maintained and children continue to make the very best progress. As a whole school, we support children through every transition point, working to ensure that children are happy and confident to move on to the next step in their education.
Children transition from The Rowan School to a number of secondary educational providers including SEN and mainstream, where appropriate. Educational provision is discussed at every annual review and we work alongside parents/carers in the best interests of each child.
Visit our Transitions Page for full information on how children are supported to transition to Secondary School and at each class move.
