“Two of the greatest gifts we can ever give our children are ‘roots’ and ‘wings’…” – Maria Montessori
The extent of the curriculum goes beyond the academic, vocational or technical. Working beyond the curriculum refers to educational experiences and activities that go beyond the core academic subjects and national curriculum to foster life skills, creativity, personal development, and well-being. These activities aim to prepare children for life by developing qualities such as resilience, communication, empathy, and a love of learning through practical experiences, community involvement, creative pursuits, and exploration of the world outside the classroom. These activities aim to prepare children for life by developing qualities such as resilience, communication, empathy, and a love of learning through practical experiences, community involvement, creative pursuits, and exploration of the world outside the classroom.
The benefits of working beyond the curriculum include fostering well-rounded individuals with a broad range of skills, not just academic knowledge, it offers more varied and engaging learning experiences, including active learning. It develops essential qualities like confidence, resilience, and empathy and equips children with practical, collaborative, and creative skills for future success. It connects learning to real-world contexts, helping children understand how to solve problems and provides opportunities for all children, regardless of their background, to discover strengths and passions.