St Edmund's
Year 7 Curriculum
Our Year 7 curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence through a broad range of subjects and experiences. Pupils explore themes of kindness and courage in Wonder, develop problem-solving in maths and science, and build historical and geographical enquiry skills. They engage with languages, music, drama, and art, alongside outdoor education and sport to foster resilience, teamwork, and well-being. With a balance of academic challenge and personal growth, Year 7 lays strong foundations for future learning and development.
Year 8 Curriculum
In Year 8, pupils broaden their horizons through a diverse curriculum that blends academic challenge with creative and personal growth. From exploring class, medicine, and morality in Sawbones to investigating the English Reformation and tectonic hazards, students are encouraged to think critically and make connections across subjects. Alongside maths, science, and languages, they develop resilience and teamwork through outdoor education, sport, and the arts. The programme nurtures curiosity, confidence, and independence, preparing pupils to navigate complex ideas and real-world challenges.
Pastoral Care
Every pupil within Foundation is known, valued, and supported.
A dedicated Head of Programme and team of experienced tutors provide daily pastoral care, ensuring that each child feels seen and secure.
Small tutor groups and regular wellbeing check-ins create an atmosphere of trust in which pupils can take risks, make mistakes, and learn from them.
Pastoral education lies at the heart of the Foundation experience.
Carefully structured PSHEE and wellbeing lessons explore emotional literacy, friendship, digital life, and moral decision-making, equipping pupils to navigate adolescence with empathy and self-awareness.
A new Citizenship Programme seeks to develop community awareness and a strong sense of social responsibility.