Key Stage
The Foundation Stage
The Foundation Stage Curriculum is delivered mainly through play orientated or creative activities. From the Nursery we teach the children basic phonetic and number skills through songs, rhymes and games. Children are encouraged to value and take an interest in books by providing them with opportunities throughout the day to look at books independently, in groups or with adults. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is delivered through topic-based activities that aim to motivate and inspire the children. There is a role-play area in each of the classrooms that reinforces the learning. The children also enjoy regular theme days either in school or offsite as well as visits from key people, such as the firefighters or animal rescue workers.
Key Stage One
As the children progress into KS1 they are introduced to the Primary National Strategy and The English National Curriculum. Cross-curricular links are made during the planning stages, ensuring that the non-core subjects support the Literacy and Numeracy objectives and vice versa. Handwriting and guided reading take place outside of the Literacy Hour allowing more time for shared reading/writing, guided writing, speaking & listening, group and independent work. The children develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematics through practical activity, exploration and discussion.
Key Stage Two
While the KS2 curriculum builds on the fundamentals of KS1, it also equips the children with the tools to be critical thinkers. As well as broadening their knowledge base in all areas of the curriculum their education is further enhanced through extra curricular participation in the arts, foreign language and physical education. The curriculum is also supported by a wide range of enriching activities including residential trips and visits by organisations such as drama groups and artists in residence.
Key Stage Three
During KS3 children are introduced to many new concepts and ideas as well as building on their thinking skills. They are taught by subject specialists and have the opportunity to develop important problem solving skills and to become independent learners. Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is incorporated in an age appropriate way to ensure that the children are prepared as they grow up. The curriculum continues to be supported by a wide range of enrichment activities.
Key Stage Four
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National Curriculum Levels
For Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, the National Curriculum is accompanied by a series of eight levels. For example, by the end of Key Stage 1, most children will have reached level 2, by the end and of Key Stage 2, most will be at level 4. By the end of Key Stage 3 most children will be at level 5. At the end of each academic year parents will receive a report informing them of the National Curriculum level achieved in Literacy, Numeracy and Science.
The Foundation Stage Curriculum is delivered mainly through play orientated or creative activities. From the Nursery we teach the children basic phonetic and number skills through songs, rhymes and games. Children are encouraged to value and take an interest in books by providing them with opportunities throughout the day to look at books independently, in groups or with adults. The Foundation Stage Curriculum is delivered through topic-based activities that aim to motivate and inspire the children. There is a role-play area in each of the classrooms that reinforces the learning. The children also enjoy regular theme days either in school or offsite as well as visits from key people, such as the firefighters or animal rescue workers.
Key Stage One
As the children progress into KS1 they are introduced to the Primary National Strategy and The English National Curriculum. Cross-curricular links are made during the planning stages, ensuring that the non-core subjects support the Literacy and Numeracy objectives and vice versa. Handwriting and guided reading take place outside of the Literacy Hour allowing more time for shared reading/writing, guided writing, speaking & listening, group and independent work. The children develop their knowledge and understanding of mathematics through practical activity, exploration and discussion.
Key Stage Two
While the KS2 curriculum builds on the fundamentals of KS1, it also equips the children with the tools to be critical thinkers. As well as broadening their knowledge base in all areas of the curriculum their education is further enhanced through extra curricular participation in the arts, foreign language and physical education. The curriculum is also supported by a wide range of enriching activities including residential trips and visits by organisations such as drama groups and artists in residence.
Key Stage Three
During KS3 children are introduced to many new concepts and ideas as well as building on their thinking skills. They are taught by subject specialists and have the opportunity to develop important problem solving skills and to become independent learners. Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is incorporated in an age appropriate way to ensure that the children are prepared as they grow up. The curriculum continues to be supported by a wide range of enrichment activities.
Key Stage Four
?
National Curriculum Levels
For Key Stages 1, 2 and 3, the National Curriculum is accompanied by a series of eight levels. For example, by the end of Key Stage 1, most children will have reached level 2, by the end and of Key Stage 2, most will be at level 4. By the end of Key Stage 3 most children will be at level 5. At the end of each academic year parents will receive a report informing them of the National Curriculum level achieved in Literacy, Numeracy and Science.
