Curriculum Overview
Steiner Waldorf, interwoven curriculum
Steiner Waldorf education is based on Rudolph Steiner's initial observations of child development, which are now supported by and understood through neuroscience and child development studies (you can find source references on Waldorf UK).
Our Steiner Waldorf curriculum weaves subjects together into sequenced themes and topics, emphasising the interconnectivity of the real world. Teaching is cross-curricular and experiential; children learn through ‘doing’ as much as possible. The curriculum is adaptive, supporting teachers to reflect the geography, history and culture of the local area. This helps the children to build an in-depth understanding of the world around them, before expanding their learning more globally.
How our curriculum splits from class to class
Children investigate animals, people and their surroundings, developing observation, confident thinking and meaningful connections between subjects.
Ancient cultures, geometry and increasingly complex studies invite children to question, compare, create and think independently.
Roman history, precise geometry and developing sciences encourage rigorous thinking, debate, practical investigation and growing responsibility.
Students explore complex scientific, cultural and social ideas, becoming more analytical, expressive, independent and self aware.
Stories bring letters, numbers and nature alive, building strong foundations through imagination, movement, rhythm and discovery.
Play, stories, songs, practical tasks and nature create a rhythm where confidence and imagination grow naturally.
Farming, building and practical measurement connect classroom learning with real life, strengthening independence, skill and responsibility.
Growing readers and mathematicians deepen their skills through stories, creative work, observation, movement and shared learning.
Class 9 CurriculumBig questions, advanced mathematics, science and history develop judgement, perspective, independence and readiness for Upper School.
A time of growing independence as students explore new ideas, deepen their understanding and develop their own interests through purposeful learning.
Early Years CurriculumA gentle beginning where imagination, play and familiar daily rhythms help children grow in confidence, curiosity and friendship.
Class 10 CurriculumOur two year Upper School programme delivers a Level 2 Integrative Education Extended Diploma alongside English and Mathematics GCSEs.
Bringing together knowledge, creativity and independent thinking, students prepare for qualifications and their next steps beyond school.
Wider aspects of our school curriculum
Below are some summary curriculum documents. If you would like more detailed curriculum information, please contact us on the general enquires form below.
Mathematics Vertical Curriculum
Creative and Aesthetic Vertical Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages Vertical Curriculum
Physical Education Vertical Curriculum
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