There are four classes each in Year 1 (five to six year olds) and Year 2 (six to seven year olds). Each class has about 20 children taught by a qualified teacher and supported by a full-time teaching assistant. The children study a broad and balanced curriculum that encompasses all areas of learning with exciting and challenging experiences. Most subjects are taught by the class teacher through a variety of whole class, small group and individual tasks. Languages, music, physical education, computing and library skills are taught by specialist teachers. From Year 1, pupils can participate in a choir that is appropriate for their voice and a wide range of co-curricular activities are offered.
Building Learning Habits
Children in Key Stage One are encouraged to select and use resources independently and to develop good learning habits and attitudes. For instance, when a child is encouraged to persevere when faced with challenge, they can celebrate their success and this builds their tenacity and resilience, which in turn increases their self-esteem and confidence. The children receive weekly written homework and a list of spellings to learn for the following week. It is expected that children read individually to an adult each evening at home.
