Key Stage 2 & 3

Follow our Independent school curriculum

We pride ourselves on a creative and adaptable curriculum that works using a thematic approach across key stage 2 and for appropriate learners in KS3. More able learners in years 8 and 9 will begin to follow a curriculum that will engage them and fully prepare them for a GCSE pathway in key stage 4. This is in line with National changes to the curriculum and enables us to cover key concepts in a deep and meaningful way. Concepts are taught using a wide range of strategies including learning outside the classroom experiences, such as visits to places of interest including parks, museums and galleries.

Each half-term ‘a project’ is created to address a key concept, which enables teaching and support staff to plan subject focused sessions using a cross-curricular approach. Learning preparation forms, with corresponding resources, are sent out as a starting point for staff and these are then developed so that they become individualised for each learner. Once delivered, we ask staff to keep a record of children’s progress and to submit evidence of planning and work for scrutiny purposes at the end of each half term.