CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
In the Nursery and Kindergarten, the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum underpins our work. The emphasis on creative, purposeful play helps:
'children learn to share, take turns and form happy friendships. Exemplary personal behaviour and outstanding personal development are strengths. This is positively influenced by adults who are admirable role models. Children in the EYFS setting are happy, deriving pleasure from their learning.' (ISI Inspection Report, 2010).
The Prep School curriculum is designed to provide pupils with an increasing sense of intellectual order as they grapple with challenging and stimulating new ideas and experiences. As they move up the school, so their lessons in Mathematics, Science, English and Modern and Classical Languages are taught more and more by subject specialists. Art, Drama, Dance and Physical Education are also taught by specialists in purpose-built facilities.
The Senior School curriculum promotes creative, critical learning within a broad, liberal tradition of academic disciplines. Pupils come to know and understand about the world in which they live - and will one day lead - through the perspectives of the sciences, languages, literature, mathematics and the arts, within which the knowledge and skills associated with physical education, design, technology and enterprise are also encompassed.
Pupils continue to study a broad core curriculum until the end of Pre-Sixth (Year 11), when they take their public examinations (IGCSE and GCSE) before making choices for Sixth Form studies. Pupils are invited to choose any combination of A-Level and Pre-U subjects to cater to their aspirations, with careful guidance provided by subject specialists and Tutors, in consultation with parents.
Our Sixth Form pupils enjoy free choice of up to five A-Level or Pre-U subjects, and follow a predominantly linear approach to learning and assessment. Their studies are supported by activities which prepare them for the academic demands of University courses and the workplace.
