We design learning experiences which build on the child's skills and knowledge which challenge them to do their best and which are likely to result in success. All children are individuals and as such present us with a wide range of learning styles, some learn well by listening; some by seeing things and others need to physically do things to consolidate their learning. In our teaching we stimulate as many senses as possible in the learning process, thereby the chances of rapid lasting learning increase. We try to ensure that the children experience success, so we make sure the children know what we want them to learn and what a successful attempt will look like. We provide a stimulating environment in which the children can access materials and informations they need in their work, thereby increasing their independence as learners. The result is that we have successful, confident learners.

We cater for children from the age of four to eleven and these seven years are broken down into three key stages:

Foundation Stage

This caters for children from the age of three to five, so pre-school groups will have started the ball rolling and we finish the job in the reception year. The Foundation Stage is broken into:

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Creative Development
• Physical Development
• Knowledge and Understanding of the World
• Mathematical Development
• Communication, Language and Literacy

Key Stage 1

This stage runs from the age of five to seven and at the end of this stage the children are assessed in English, Maths and Science. In addition to these subjects the children are taught Religious Education, PE, MFL and a Creative curriculum which incorporates ICT, Design and Technology, Geography, History, Music and Art.

Key Stage 2

This stage takes the children from the age of seven to eleven and finishes with national tests (SATS) in English and Maths.Tthe same subjects are studied as in KS1 but the content is structured differently.