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
At The Rowan School, we are passionate about instilling a lifelong love of reading in every child. We believe that reading is the foundation for all learning and a vital skill that opens doors to imagination, knowledge, and opportunity.
Our staff are trained in the Twinkl Phonics and Reading Scheme, ensuring consistent, high-quality teaching of early reading skills across the school. Through structured lessons and engaging texts, children build confidence, fluency, and comprehension from the very start of their reading journey.
Each classroom features a dedicated reading corner, carefully designed to spark curiosity and provide a cosy, inviting space where children can enjoy a wide range of books. These spaces help promote reading for pleasure as well as for learning and learners are read to on a daily basis.
To celebrate progress and encourage regular reading, we run a whole-school reading reward scheme. This motivates learners to read both in and out of school, recognising their efforts and achievements along the way.
Together, we nurture confident, enthusiastic readers who are ready to explore the world through words
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.
