--- title: "BABA Enrichment Curriculum" url: "https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/our-curriculum/baba-enrichment-curriculum" school: "Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School" --- # BABA Enrichment Curriculum In addition to teaching the National Curriculum the school also offers a Primary Enrichment Curriculum, the ‘Bishop Aldhelm’s Bachelor of Arts’ (BABA), which aims to develop children's 'Life skills'. This will be a curriculum for pupils across the whole school, offering opportunities across a range of subjects. We believe that in order for a child to become a success in their future learning and life, it is important to actively teach these 'soft-skills'. Therefore, one afternoon a week 1:45pm – 3.15pm, the whole school takes part in Enrichment Afternoons. During Enrichment Afternoons, children seek to develop the life skills shown in the diagram. The Primary Enrichment Curriculum at the Bishop Aldhelm’s provides termly courses for all pupils across a range of subjects. The courses cover a wide range of areas but are typically focused around areas which are difficult to teach within main curriculum time. The school is always looking to expand the range of courses offered, so please contact the school office if you would like to get involved. The courses aim to engage with all pupils to demonstrate interest and skills within specific subject areas. The aim is to widen participation and raise pupils' aspirations in context outside of the classroom. We hope that pupils will develop a further passion and understanding for their subject, which can be developed further at home. ### Celebrating Achievements Celebrating learning is at the heart of BABA. The use of the name " Bachelor of Arts" is intended to inspire pupils to join a community of learners and to raise their aspirations. Certificates are awarded at the end of each academic year; BABA Undergraduate – 1 Bishop Bond Rewarded, BABA Postgraduate – 2 Bishop Bonds Rewarded and BABA Doctorate levels– 3 Bishop Bonds Rewarded. Honorary Certificates - 4 Bishop Bonds Rewarded, are also awarded for outstanding achievement and commitment. ### Trailblazers A common theme throughout the ‘BABA’ is the delivery of Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers is an exciting scheme promoting outdoor learning and environmental education for young people of all ages. Trailblazer is a scheme for schools to help co-ordinate, support and develop their work in the outdoors: - An outdoor learning scheme enabling schools to incorporate learning outside the classroom across the curriculum in an exciting way. - An easily-accessible bank of ideas/resources to make being outdoors a stimulating learning experience. **Why Trailblazers** In outdoor learning situations young people can often achieve more than they may be capable of in more traditional learning environments. Trailblazer can support the school in providing exciting opportunities that engage young people and enhance learning. | SUPPORTS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT ![children climbing wall](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/images/010.png) | '... children who are more quiet in class come out of themselves and lead activities...' '... it has a very positive affect on the behaviour of those who find classroom life difficult...' | |---|---| | INCREASES MOTIVATION ![Boys using hoop for maths](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/images/11.png) | '...the children's faces light up when we are learning outside and this is noticed by all staff...' '... we see children in a different light when they are muddy, laughing, engaged and clearly happy..' | | ENJOYING LEARNING ![boy in cornfield](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/images/13.png) | '... helps create memories for the children that they remember which in turn has a positive impact on their learning..' '... children are enthusiastic and positive. They love all the Maths and Literacy we have done.. | | PROMOTES DISCOVERY ![children digging](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/images/14.png) | '... inspires writing for a purpose from first hand experiences...' '... children that are more practical than academic have a chance to shine...' | |---|---| | ENCOURAGES AWARENESS ![children pond dipping](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/images/images/15.png) | '... showing what we are achieving in the outdoors really helps children relate to the world around us...' '... has helped the children to respect and care for their environment...' | ### Bishop Aldhelm’s Bachelor of Arts – ‘BABA’ ### Overview | **Year Group** | **Autumn** | **Spring** | **Summer** | |---|---|---|---| | **EYFS** | Getting to Know You | Good Citizen | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers and Minibeasts | | **1** | Home/Safety First | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers, SSSI Plants and Animals | Looking after ourselves and others | | **2** | 1st Half- Keeping ourselves safe- Road and Fire Safety 2nd Half- Global Neighbours- Cotton and Fair trade | Life Skills Including- touch typing | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers- natural music | | **3** | Communicator | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers- life cycles and seasons | Wildlife and Water Water cycle, conservation and global neighbours | | **4** | Environment Global neighbours, gloabl warming | Cultures of the World Traditions and festivals | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers | | **5** | Outdoor Learning Trail Blazers- trees and birds | First Aid | Healthy Heart/Sports Leader | | **6** | 1st Half- Orienteering 2nd Half- Finance | Diversity | 1st Half- Public Speaking 2nd Half- Production | ### Our Curriculum - [Our Curriculum](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/our-curriculum) - [Early Years Foundation Stage](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/early-years-foundation-stage) - [Key Stage One](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/key-stage-one) - [Lower Key Stage 2 (Year 3 & 4)](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/lower-key-stage-two) - [Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 & 6)](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/upper-key-stage-two) - [Enrichment Opportunities](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/curriculum/enrichment-opportunities) - [Year Groups](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/our-curriculum/year-groups) ![Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School](https://files.schudio.com/bishop-aldhelm-s-ce-primary-school/images/logo/BALogo2017(1).png) ### Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School Winston Avenue Branksome Poole Dorset BH12 1PG 01202 715100 ### Useful Links - [Admissions](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/school-information/admissions) - [Hamwic Education Trust](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/about-us/hamwic-education-trust) - [Prospectus](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/about-us/prospectus) - [SEND](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/school-information/send) - [Policies](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/school-information/policies) ### Translation ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057682988635#) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/bishopaldhelmsprimary/) © Copyright 2025–2026 Bishop Aldhelm's CE Primary School and Pre School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://bishopaldhelms.poole.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)