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Key Stages 1 and 2
Key Stage 1
Building on the knowledge of the children through their development in the Foundation Stage, from Year 1 the pupils begin a much more formal curriculum, being taught by an increasing number of subject specialists for individual subjects. There is less emphasis on learning through play and much more exploration of cross curricular themes.
The curriculum is based on national guidelines, but pupils are encouraged to achieve well beyond these targets. The core subjects of Mathematics, English, Science and RE are taught, with pupils experiencing more structured lessons in History, Geography, ICT, Design and Technology, Physical Education and Games, Art, Music and Personal, Social and Health Education.
Emphasis is placed on the progression of numeracy, literacy and reading; learning of tables and spellings is actively developed through simple homework tasks. At the end of Key Stage 1 the pupils are prepared for the Key Stage 1 SATs.
Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 2 the structured approach begun at Key Stage 1 is now more formally adopted with pupils learning to become more organised and self-reliant as they get older. They begin to be introduced to verbal and non verbal reasoning techniques and practice papers.
Literacy and Numeracy are taught by form teachers throughout the school and as the children move up the school the emphasis of the curriculum prepares them for the expectations of Independent Senior Schools as well as enabling them to experience fun and laughter in their learning.
Pupils approaching Year 6 prepare for entry to senior schools as well as Key Stage 2 SATs.
The curriculum is supported by a wide variety of trips and outings covering a broad spectrum of interests from musical and scientific to adventurous and historic.
Sport and music are also extremely important to us as we develop team building skills and confidence when performing to a range of audiences, be they small or large.