Key Stage 1&2

Children from ages 5 to 7 (year 1 and 2) follow the Key Stage 1 curriculum. Children follow the Key Stage 2 curriculum when they move in to year 3 until they leave Primary school, i.e. ages 7 to 11. Both Key Stages follow programmes of study outlined in the National Curriculum. Pupil progress and attainment is measured in levels (1 to 5 in a Primary school); with level 5 being the highest attainment level usually achieved. Level 2 is the expected level for the average child to have reached by the end of year 2 and level 4 for an average child at the end of year 6. Most children take about two years to move between levels. Children are formally assessed at the end of years 2 and 6 with the national Standard Assessment Tests (SAT's).

All teachers' planning is available to look at and is displayed in the classrooms each week.

NATIONAL CURRICULUM SUBJECTS

The National Curriculum is split into the following subjects:

• English
• Mathematics
• Science Core subjects
• ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
• Religious Education
• Art
• Music
• Physical Education
• History Foundation subjects
• Geography
• Design Technology

Policy statements for each subject can be viewed here.

THE ORGANISATION OF THE CURRICULUM

Children in Key Stage 1 and 2 have a daily Mathematics and Literacy lesson following the National strategies. We place great value on children participating in a broad and balanced curriculum. We aim to create a stimulating environment in which children are actively engaged in their own learning. We try to give children valuable first-hand and relevant experience by making links between subjects wherever possible. Teachers plan around topics when teaching Science, ICT and the Foundation subjects. Children are thus given plenty of opportunities to develop new skills through their learning. Our long-term planning is available for parents to see should they wish to.