Our curriculum

As a Steiner Waldorf school we follow the international Waldorf Curriculum rather than the National Curriculum.

You can read a comparison between SW and NC here.

Our curriculum has been developed from the internationally recognised Waldorf Curriculum introduced by Rudolf Steiner.

This curriculum weaves through the entire school with subjects and topics carefully placed to meet the appropriate needs of the developing child. Everything is taught at a specific time for specific reasons, with subjects naturally evolving and building upon each other to form a cohesive whole as our students progress through Elmfield.

Elmfield sees education as reaching beyond academic qualifications and skills.

We aim for our pupils to

be equipped for the world with a strong sense of values, responsibility and confidence

attain good qualifications
be able to think freely and independently, with lifelong curiosity for learning
be able to find the place in the world where they can fulfil their potential

Developmental Needs

Designed to respond to the developmental needs of the child, and education which

respects childhood, nurtures the imagination, instils strong values
nourishes each child’s imagination, enthusiasm and wonder
fosters a lifelong sense of curiosity and love of learning

Nature and Seasons

An education in tune with the seasons, nature and the rhythms of life

an awareness of nature and the world
fostering a sense of wonder about the world
developing practical skills such as gardening and cooking
scientific understanding in the older pupil

Creative Education

At Elmfield education

is a living, creative process
is enriched by sensory, imaginative and intellectual nourishment
uses art, crafts, music and movement as integral learning tools

Our curriculum statements can be found below

The Steiner Waldorf Curriculum - Aims and Intentions

Curriculum policy 2022

SW and NC Aims – comparison

Development Profiles

Students in Class 9 and 10 will follow AQA English Language and those in Class 11 will be able to choose CIE English Literature as one of their Options.