There are six main areas of learning and development that our Key Stage 1,
Foundation classes plan for:
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Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Developing confidence and independence while learning to concentrate and to enjoy sharing
as part of a group |
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Communication, Language and Literacy
Communicating with one another and developing skills in talking, listening, writing and reading |
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Mathematical Development
Using ideas about number, quantity, measurement, shape and space |
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Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Investigating and beginning to understand the things, places and people around them |
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Physical Development
Improving control and co-operation of their bodies while learning to move and to handle equipment |
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Creative Development
Finding ways to communicate by using colour, shape, sound, texture, movement and stories |
Learning
Essentially, learning will take place through carefully planned play activities. Play is the key to the way young children learn. Through play your child can develop, for example:
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The confidence needed for learning |
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The social skills needed for personal development |
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The skills needed for writing |
Through play your child will become more independent and will be able to tackle simple problems.
As your child progresses through the Reception class, activities will become naturally more structured and formalised in order to prepare the pupils for entry into Year One.
Note to Parents:
The support and encouragement you provide are important throughout your child's school life and especially during the early years.
The following subjects are taught in all Key Stage 1 – Year 1 and 2 classes:
Core Subjects:
English
Mathematics
Science
ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
Foundation Subjects:
• History
• Geography
• Portuguese
• Physical Education
• Art
• Music
• Design Technology
• French (Year Six only)
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