The school curriculum is at the heart of delivering the school’s most important aims.

We believe that children are entitled to a broad and balanced curriculum and they learn most through first hand experience. We plan to deliver an exciting curriculum that creates a love of learning, independence and creativity. A clear focus on establishing basic knowledge and skills from the very first day in school supports this approach.

We continue to develop and have an innovative approach to the curriculum to meet these aims. In many subjects we use specialist teachers, facilities and small group sizes.

The school’s curriculum is made up of many disciplines. Giving children the desire and ability to continue learning when they leave us is the most important skill we can give them.

In the early years giving them the confidence and security to develop their independence is vital if the child is to develop its potential. We recognise that children have different abilities and learn at different speeds. By delivering a balanced curriculum and monitoring the child’s progress they are challenged to meet their own individual targets.

The emphasis in the curriculum is on the core areas of English, mathematics, science and information and communication technology.

In Maths and Literacy from Year 4 onwards the children are taught in ability sets to enable a better matching of tasks to their abilities. These sets are regularly reviewed and adjusted.