Curriculum 

Menorah Primary School is a faith school with a rich heritage.  Our Torah precepts and our outlook on life are embedded into the ethos of our school. 

Our curriculum is designed to reflect the interdependence of religious and secular studies.  We provide a broad and balanced curriculum within which our children blossom into happy and successful learners who are able to show compassion and love for others.  The mechanism for developing our pupils’ learning powers is provided through four essential skills that we have identified   - Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reflectiveness, and Reciprocity (4R’s).  Our focus is less on the accumulation of facts and more on developing creative, dynamic thinkers.  

We aim for children to be secure in their own cultural values and religious heritage whilst at the same time having the ability to relate to others in our diverse society with respect, tolerance and empathy.  This will enable them to make a positive contribution to the community.

 We are committed to empowering our pupils through their learning journey to enable them to build on their cultural capital.  Our curriculum is to develop all groups of pupils including those with SEND, into successful learners with passion and motivation. They will acquire confidence in their ability to manage their learning and acquire a sense of physical, mental and emotional well-being.  The values of mindfulness and reciprocity enhances their social and interpersonal skills.

Menorah Primary Schools curriculum provides the foundation for our pupils to develop into active and productive members of our community and the wider society.

This a link to our Dynamic Curriculum                       

Long Term Plans:

Kodesh Curriculum 

There is also a comprehensive programme of Jewish Studies, which integrates many aspects of the national curriculum as well as Moral, Social and Personal Education. 

The Jewish Studies Curriculum, (Kodesh) is designed to give our pupils the skills, knowledge and commitment to lead a life of Ahavas Torah and informed observance of Orthodox Judaism.  It is continuously monitored and refined to ensure that there is coordinated progression and coverage as well as extension and full accessibility to all children of all abilities. 

“Pupils’ behaviour and attitude towards learning is outstanding. They are extremely proud of their school, and visibly enjoy their lessons.” Section 48 Inspection Report, May 2017. 

To see more details about what we teach in Kodesh lessons please see Kodesh Curriculum 2022