Key Stage 1
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The Key Stage 1 department consists of Infants 1 and Infants 2 (equivalent to UK Years 1 & 2). At this stage, children enjoy a rich, varied and stimulating curriculum delivered through a range of teaching approaches that support individual learning styles. Our aim is to nurture confident, curious and increasingly independent learners.
Literacy is brought to life through a selection of high-quality reading schemes and a strong emphasis on emergent writing. We celebrate the joy of books and help children develop a genuine love for reading.
Reading schemes such as Oxford Reading Tree, Rising Stars, Project X, and Read Write Inc. support children as they develop their phonics knowledge, letter sounds and early digraph recognition. These programmes use a combination of visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic activities, helping to make the learning process engaging, active, and memorable for young learners.
Numeracy skills are developed through a balance of practical, hands-on learning and structured activities alongside the Abacus Maths scheme. Children learn to add and subtract with numbers up to 20 while exploring number patterns to 100. They also investigate shape, space and measure through engaging practical tasks that help them make sense of mathematical ideas in the world around them.
The children’s progress is carefully monitored through continuous observations and regular teacher assessments, both formal and informal. By the end of Key Stage 1, our pupils move forward with confidence, enthusiasm and a secure foundation, well-prepared for Key Stage 2 (or the Junior phase of education) and the next stage of their learning journey.
