“Learning Together, Aiming High”

Our Curriculum - Learning at KSM

The School affirms its commitment to the Foundation Stage Curriculum in the Reception Year and the National Curriculum in Year 1 to Year 6. By careful planning, pupils enjoy continuity and progression throughout the school in all subjects. Although these subjects may be taught individually, classes normally work through topics. Since knowledge is inter-related, a topic, skills based approach to learning links many areas of study. Topics are chosen to give a balance, i.e. if there is a historical emphasis one term, a scientific topic will follow the next term.

We place equal importance on each area of a child’s development, and recognise and value the importance of structured play, practical and meaningful activities to allow children to learn with enjoyment throughout the school. Learners are encouraged to assess their own work, look for areas to improve and challenge themselves—always trying to do their best. Activities are planned to develop skills, enable learners to adapt skills in different contexts and take as much responsibility for their own learning as possible. Creativity is encouraged and we aim to provide learning experiences that are meaningful and memorable.

“A strong feature of teaching is the consistent approach throughout the school. Well-planned lessons take good account of pupils working at different stages and challenge them to do their best. The breadth of the curriculum is very good, allowing pupils to do well in many subjects. Pupils have a wealth of extra activities, for example in after-school clubs, which enhance their learning and enjoyment of school”   (Ofsted report, January 2008)

“The culmination of the many strengths of the school was observed in the Key Stage 2 production of ‘The Selfish Giant’. All the pupils in Years 3 to 6 were involved in this. The presentation was excellent, with confident, creative singing, dance, speaking and acting. Hush fell among the audience as the lone child returned to the giant’s garden. The pupils were immensely proud of their achievement and insistent that thesecond performance would be even better”. (Ofsted Report 2011)

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