Organisational strategies and teaching techniques used in the classroom will range from whole class teaching to group and individual work. These strategies and techniques apply equally to both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.

Children are tested towards the end of their second year of following the National Curriculum
and again during their sixth year to assess their progress through Key Stages 1 and 2  respectively.

During a normal working week 24.5 hours in Key Stage 2 and 21 hours in Key S tage 1 are allocated for teaching the curriculum. This excludes registration and breaks.

The organisation of the school is structured to provide an effective education for each child
within a framework of broad opportunities and through individual care. The children are taught in one of seven mixed ability classes with their own class teacher, who has responsibility for their
education and personal and social welfare.

The curriculum offered to all children comprises core subjects and foundation subjects. The core
subjects are English, Maths, Science, IT and RE. The foundation subjects are History, Geography, Art, Music, PE and DT.

The timetable is designed to provide all children with at least 12 hours teaching per week in the
core subjects, the remaining time being spent on the foundation subjects. Each term the children study a topic in which they learn about different areas of the curriculum.  They are also taught some subjects separately.

In order to ensure in-depth learning opportunities theme days and theme weeks have been planned into the yearly timetable. Theme days are determined according to current events and
multicultural festivals and celebrations.