At Harper Bell, our curriculum is rooted in a strong moral purpose and shaped by our core drivers of Faith, Heritage and Aspirations. We believe that children thrive when their learning is grounded in shared values, a rich understanding of the past and a confident sense of what they can become. Alongside this, our curriculum is carefully designed to equip pupils with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need to meet the rigours of modern Britain today—developing resilience, critical thinking and adaptability so that every child is prepared not only for the next stage of their education, but for life beyond the classroom.
How Faith Is Integrated Within Our Curriculum
At Harper Bell, faith is not treated as an add‑on but as a guiding thread running through all aspects of school life and learning. Our Christian vision shapes the way we design our curriculum, the relationships we nurture and the values we model each day. Inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus, we encourage children to grow in wisdom, compassion and responsibility, recognising the dignity and worth of every individual.
Faith is made visible through high‑quality Religious Education, opportunities for prayer and reflection, and regular acts of collective worship that invite pupils to explore big questions about God, belief, justice and service. Beyond discrete lessons, Christian values such as love, forgiveness, perseverance and hope are woven into classroom practice across all subjects, shaping behaviour, discussion and attitudes to learning.
We actively encourage children to reflect on how their learning connects to their own lives, to the wider community and to the world they inhabit. By fostering respect for diversity and teaching pupils to engage thoughtfully with different viewpoints, our curriculum supports children in becoming confident, principled and compassionate citizens, ready to live out their faith - or beliefs - with integrity in modern Britain.