--- title: "Wider Learning" url: "https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning" school: "Armathwaite Community School" --- # Wider Learning ![](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/images/ARMATHWAITESCHOOL-31.jpg) At Armathwaite School, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Our approach to wider learning provides children with rich, diverse experiences that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for lifelong learning. Through trips and visits, students engage with the wider world, enhancing their understanding of different cultures, environments, and industries. Assemblies offer opportunities for reflection, celebration, and discussion of important themes, while Philosophy for Children (P4C) encourages deep thinking, questioning, and respectful debate. We are committed to fostering global awareness through our focus on the Global Goals, helping children understand their role in shaping a sustainable and fair future. Student Voice is central to our ethos, empowering children to take an active role in decision-making and school life. Our dedication to learning outdoors provides hands-on experiences in nature, reinforcing environmental awareness, problem-solving, and well-being. Through these experiences, we nurture confident, compassionate, and inquisitive learners who are prepared for the world beyond school. ### How We Learn - [Our Learning Curriculum](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/curriculum) - [Wider Learning](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning) - [Learning Outdoors](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/learning-outdoors) - [Promoting British Values](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/promoting-british-values-at-armathwaite-school) - [Child Initiated Independent Learning](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/child-initiated-independent-learning) - [Philosophy For Children](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/philiosphy-for-children) - [Unicef Rights Respecting Gold School](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/unicef-rights-respecting-school) - [Global Learning Programme](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/global-learning-programme) - [Trips & Visits](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/wider-learning/trips-visits) - [Subject-led Learning](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/how-we-learn-at-armathwaite/subject-led-learning) ![Armathwaite Community School](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/images/logo/Armathwaite_Community_School_(2).png) #### Armathwaite Community School Station Road, Armathwaite Carlisle Cumbria CA4 9PW 01697 472296 #### Useful Links - [Contact Us](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/contact) - [Breakfast Club](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/parents/after-school-clubs) - [Governors](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/governors) - [Policies](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/about-school/policies) © Copyright 2019–2026 Armathwaite Community School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)