National Curriculum

KEY STAGE 1 and 2KS1 (aged 5-7) covers two years, starting in Year 1 and continuing into Year 2.  In Year 1 children have a phonics screening test to assess whether they have learnt phonic decoding skills.  At the end of Year 2 children are assessed and given end of Key Stage level based on the National Curriculum.

Click here for Key Stage 1 Results 2012

KS2 (Age 7-11) lasts for four years.  This is addressed in two stages commonly known as Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4 - aged 7-9 years) and Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6 – aged 9-11).  At the end of Year 6 children are tested (SATs) and given an end of key stage level based on the National Curriculum which transfers to their secondary school.

Click here for Key Stage 2 Results 2012

PLANNING THE CURRICULUM

Planning for the delivery of the curriculum is complex but in simple terms it is a three stage process:

1.  Long term

2.  Medium term

3.  Short term (weekly/daily)

The teachers work and plan together in Key Stage teams to ensure the children are provided with an exciting motivational curriculum which, whilst being designed to challenge, is also adaptable to meet the needs of all children.

It is taught through half termly Creative themes based on the six areas of learning taken from the Creative Curriculum headings and linked to National Curriculum Attainment.  Childrens progress is closely monitored and assessed throughout the key stages.  These form part of a child’s Annual Report.

Compulsory National Curriculum Subjects

English
Maths
Science
Design & Technology
History
Geography
Art & Design
Music
Physical Education (PE)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Schools must also provide Religious Education (RE)

Schools also teach:

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)
Citizenship
Modern Foreign Languages

 Further details can be found at direct.gov.uk or contact the school.

‘ Teddy assembly is am amazing time where all KS1 get together! 

In KS2 work gets harder but its still fun! ‘  -   Georgina