At the heart of our school day are the core subjects of Maths, English and STEM. Our wider curriculum in both Pre-Prep and Prep is enriched with a bespoke range of subjects and topics.
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Children are encouraged to embrace enquiry led learning, a love of reading and show ambition each day. Further to this, specialist teachers in music, sport, the arts and languages ensure each day is filled with a variety of lessons with a level of both support and challenge that we believe is unrivalled. The teaching team in Pre-Prep is highly qualified and experienced and the unique qualities of each child are recognised and nurtured. Our aim is to ensure our children become confident, active and independent learners, equipped with a firm foundation of skills. |
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| Reception Year |
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Once children turn 4 years old, they move seamlessly into our Reception Class. A busy day includes reading and writing, number work and time to be inquisitive about our world. Children learn to ask questions, to speak Mandarin and Spanish, play games and sing, explore the world around us and create their own masterpieces with a variety of art materials. Our classrooms are packed with interesting things to do and to ignite interest and conversation; children can dress up and play, explore an App on an iPad, or curl up with a storybook. |
| YEARS 1 & 2 (KEY STAGE 1) |
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The Key Stage 1 curriculum in Years 1 and 2, enables our children to continue to develop and apply the skills and knowledge learned in the Foundation Stage, within a curriculum that is more formalised and continues to feed their curiosity. With reading, writing, numbers and creativity at its heart it also encompasses an exciting programme of trips out and about on the Isle of Wight. A day may include a lesson of Mandarin or Spanish, using an iPad to learn collaboratively with friends, an opportunity to play a cello or violin, the chance to run around a running track, swing a cricket bat, or create a ‘Log Book’ in the forest. |
| Learning Support |
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Our friendly Learning Support Department provides additional support to children from Nursery to the Sixth Form. Support is provided in the form of individual or small group tuition for children whose academic progress is hindered by specific learning difficulties such as: dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, or other learning needs. |
