 The
Primary Department is staffed with qualified and experienced
teachers. We offer a balanced and broadly-based curriculum,
comparable with any found in top British primary schools.
Creating a motivating and safe learning environment
is the priority for all primary staff, where everyone
is able to experience success, feel valued and have
high self esteem. There is a consistently positive approach
to maintaining appropriate behaviour. Each class is
composed of a group of children of approximately the
same age but with mixed backgrounds and abilities. Teachers
provide a programme of work appropriate to the needs
of each child and small classes allow for close individual
attention.
In the Early Years (age 3 to 4), the programme, in accordance
with the Foundation Stage outlined in the English National
Curriculum, is designed to offer a wide range of learning
activities as part of pre-school education but also includes
languages and ICT. Throughout the Primary Department, Literacy,
Mathematics, Science and Information Technology are studied
and assessed in accordance with the English National Curriculum.
Spanish is taught to children from Early Years age. There
is support for children for whom English is an additional
language. History, Geography, Music, Drama, Art and Design
and Physical Education all play an important role for the
children in providing the variety and stimulus essential
if they are to enjoy and benefit from their learning.
All children have access to computers with a dedicated
Primary computer laboratory, incorporating the latest technology
and with all classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards
and multimedia software. Close liaison with staff in the
relevant Secondary departments ensures continuity and a
smooth transition from the Primary to the Secondary School.
The progress of the children is assessed using National
Curriculum tests. At the end of Key Stage One and Two, our
SATs (Standard Attainment Test) results are consistently
well above the UK national average.
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