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Early Years
As a school, we work quite closely with the Early Years department
at the Bournemouth LEA and we have submitted ourselves for Early Years accreditation
awards. We have been awarded all five and can boast a very successful Early Years
team!
Foundation Stage - Age 3-5 yrs (Kindergarten & Reception)
Boys and girls have their own well-equipped area within the school where good
foundations are laid for formal learning. The Foundation Stage has six equally important
areas of learning. Each learning area contains a number of Early Learning Goals,
which set out what most children are expected to achieve by the end of the Foundation
Stage, and 'stepping stones' which help to show children's progress towards the
goal. The six learning areas are:
• Personal, social and emotional development.
Your child will learn to be self-confident, take an interest in things, know what
their own needs are, tell the difference between right and wrong, and be able to
dress and undress.
• Communication, language and literacy. Your
child will learn to talk confidently and clearly, enjoying stories, songs and poems,
hearing and saying sounds, and linking them to the alphabet.
• Mathematical development. Your child will
develop an understanding of mathematics through stories, songs, games and imaginative
play. They will become comfortable with numbers and with ideas such as 'heavier
than' or 'bigger'. They will be aware of shapes and space.
• Knowledge and understanding of the world.
Your child will explore and find out about the world around them, asking questions
about it. They will build with different materials, know about everyday technology
and learn what it is used for. They will find out about past events in their lives
and their families' lives. They will find out about different cultures and beliefs.
• Physical development. Your child will learn
to move confidently, controlling their body and handling equipment.
• Creative development. Your child will explore
colours and shapes, trying out dance, making things, telling stories and making
music.
Particular attention is paid to reading and mathematical skills. Children start
to learn pencil control, writing and reading through a very successful system combining
phonics and whole word recognition. Counting, addition and subtraction are introduced
in a variety of different ways during the year. Children are encouraged to develop
a questioning and enthusiastic approach to learning through their work, play and
social interaction. High standards of courtesy and self-discipline are introduced
from the start.
Key Stage 1 - Age 5-7 yrs (Years 1 & 2)
A wide curriculum is followed, with the mastering of basic English and Mathematics
being the core aim. As well as foundation studies in Science, History and Geography,
the children enjoy Art, Design, IT, Drama, Music, Games, Gym and Swimming. Children
have French lessons from Year 1. At the end of Key Stage 1, children take SATs tests
to assess the levels at which they are working.
Key Stage 2 - Age 7-11 yrs (Years 3 - 6)
Children study to a demanding standard based around the usual National Curriculum
and Common Entrance Syllabus subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography,
IT, French, PE, Swimming, Music, Drama, Art and Design. Children also do reasoning
practice in Years 5 and 6, and write the National Curriculum SATs tests in Year
6 during May.
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