Curriculum
EYFS - Reception
At the Foundation Stage, the Reception classes follow the Early Learning Goals. Every child is unique and different and we plan according to their abilities. We make sure every child is supported with focused observations and one to one teaching and classroom activities.
The Curriculum follows the Six Areas of Development
Communication, language and Literacy Through exploration of using language to communicate the children are given the opportunity to become confident and independent in reading, speaking and writing.
Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Emphasis is placed on practical, real life and written mathematical activities that ensure an understanding of number, counting, calculating, shape and measurement.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World Learning about the world around them, the children will satisfy their own curiosity through questioning, researching topics and celebrating world festivals and cultures.
Personal, Social and emotional development Making positive friendships and building relationships with adults and children.
Creative development Experimenting, exploring and expressing ideas through art, music, drama and role play.
Physical development Practising fine, gross motor skills and hand eye coordination.
Key Stage 1 - Year 1 and Year 2
In Year 1 and 2 we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that follows the National Curriculum subjects. It is, however, enhanced and enriched in order to provide every pupil with the opportunity to reach their potential
Great focus is placed on writing for a variety of audiences and purposes, reading, good spelling, grammar and punctuation. By the time children leave Chepstow House, we expect them to have developed the skills and knowledge to communicate creatively and confidently through speaking, reading and writing.
The children are encouraged to become mathematical thinkers through a curriculum that is challenging, interactive and fun! A strong emphasis is placed upon building a good understanding of the basic skills of number, mental agility, thinking skills and problem-solving. Maths is taught through practical-based activities combined with computer-based learning resources and formal structure
Science is a core subject and is taught through topic areas. They are structured to give the children the opportunity to wonder and learn about the world in which they live and see how science impacts on it.
History and Geography are also taught through cross curricular themes and topics.
The children’s creativity and imagination is expanded through art, craft and design activities. The children explore and begin to understand use of colour, shape, space, pattern and texture. They also focus on the work of artists, craftspeople and designers.
All children have weekly class music lessons in which they sing, play percussion instruments, compose and listen to music. They also learn about instruments and composers and have the opportunity to have individual instrument lessons. The children are also given opportunities to perform in assemblies and school productions.
