Curriculum Information

Our core ethos and values are at the heart of everything we do

At Parkside Community School, we are proud to offer a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum that empowers every student to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Our curriculum is carefully designed to reflect our school’s mission and values, ensuring that all learners are supported to achieve their full potential.

We believe that education should inspire curiosity, foster resilience, and prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Through a rich blend of subjects, enrichment opportunities, and tailored support, we aim to nurture confident, respectful, and ambitious individuals who are ready to contribute positively to their communities and the wider world.

Our curriculum is not only a foundation for academic success—it is a reflection of our commitment to equity, diversity, and lifelong learning.

To find out more about our learning journey please click the link below:

Learning journeys 

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Our mission

  • We are here to serve our children and their families – this is our community
  • We are unwavering in our pursuit of every child achieving their full potential; this is our common purpose as this is their one chance at their education
  • We embrace the opportunities and challenges of educating young people and celebrate success
  • We are relentless in our drive to ensure that no child’s educational success is limited by their socioeconomic background; we are all here to break this link
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Our Vision

Parkside is a safe, successful and happy school where going the extra mile is the norm. Through strong and positive relationships, Parkside:

  • Is at the heart of our community; we are proud to serve our young people and their families
  • Delivers excellence in learning and supports all our young people to make exceptional progress academically regardless of the challenges they may face
  • Provides unrivalled levels of care to develop our young people’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing • Offers unique opportunities to develop individual character and increase cultural capital so our young people are able to make a positive contribution to society
  • Harnesses the potential of all our young people and staff so they can collaborate, compete and thrive locally, nationally and globally

• Is relentless in its desire to improve further; only the best is good enough for our young people, their families and our staff

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Our Ethos – The spirit and culture of our school

  • Our school ethos centres around pupils and their families ‘caring about the choices that shape their future’
  • Our ethos is at the very centre of our school culture School and Trust Values – Who we are
  • Our values underpin everything we do and every decision we make. They are the Parkside Way. Both our values, and the values of our trust, the Embark Federation are consistently promoted through our curriculum.

Our curriculum policy is available from our policies page

Please also see the following documents for further information about our curriculum.

PCS Curriculum information report

Parkside Curriculum Learning Journeys