KeyStage 1 Curriculum

KeyStage 1 Curriculum
At Key Stage 1 we aim to build upon the enjoyment and enthusiasm for learning fostered by the Early Years, especially the Reception Class.

Years 1 and 2 work closely together and, whilst we base our learning on the National Curriculum, we are not restricted by it. Our excellent facilities and grounds enable children to enjoy a wide range of other activities, investigative, creative and physical.

Emphasis is placed on the early acquisition of essential literacy and numeracy skills but this is strongly supported by a wide range of subjects and activities designed to broaden their outlook and inspire their imagination. Art and Design, Music and Singing, Gymnastics, Ball skills, Athletics, Swimming, Drama, French and IT complement the more traditional subjects of Science, Geography and History which are taught as part of their ‘Learning Journey’. We feel that it is important to encourage both physical and intellectual independence so that the children can begin to take some responsibility for themselves and their learning.

We encourage a good working relationship with our parents, recognising that learning goes beyond the classroom. We are always happy to talk to parents and have a daily record with which they can make contact. Parents Evenings and written reports provide a more formal opportunity to discuss a child’s progress.

If your child has achieved something special at home, be it tying their shoe for the first time, something funny that they said, or pretty much anything else you think is worthy of a mention, please download our Wow! form, print it out and return it to the school. We will put it on our special Wow! achievement board.

You can download the Wow! PDF by clicking this link.