The Capabilities Curriculum lies at the heart of all we do. It is designed to measure social and emotional capabilities which improve children’s learning, valuing the development of the whole child and preparing them for the future.
An Daras Trust have chosen to adopt a curriculum framework informed by pupil’s social and emotional well-being. The class capability scores are used to inform a teachers approach to the lesson, which will help growth in these valuable characteristics.
These capabilities are evidenced as being necessary for future success, and by measuring them we are placing real value on them.
There are 7 capability strands:
Managing feelings
Confidence
Communication
Relationships and Leadership
Planning and Problem-Solving
Creativity
Resilience and Determination
A class vote is held 3 times a year – Autumn, Spring and Summer mid terms. This allows pupils to determine the capability they feel they need to work on for that term - the teacher then provides resources in their lessons to support the development of the capability - pupils review at the end of term to see how they have improved.
Autumn voting 2024
'I think we express ourselves and listen carefully by communicating well and building on what others say.' Halle Y5
'I think sometimes we listen carefully, but find it hard to express ourselves.' Sybil Y4
'As a class, our confidence and learning is strong because we know we learn from our mistakes.' Inula Y6
'I think we are good at problem solving because we are resourceful - we use our learning walls, the dictionaries, etc' Ella Y5
'I thjink we are all very resilient and determined now because now, we like to end up in the learning pit!' Owen Y6
'We have definitely got better at 'relationships and leadership' because that was our last focus. In group work, I think we are better at making sure everyone is really involved.' Lizzie Y6
Capabilities Curriculum
Autumn 2024