 Parents Area : Curriculum
The Education Reform Act of 1988 introduced a National Curriculum, which is a course of study for all children between the ages of 4 and 11 relevant to each child's particular needs. The National Curriculum sets down what is required of children at the ages of 7 (Key Stage 1) and 11 ( Key Stage 2).
The National Curriculum, at KS.1 & KS.2 comprises of ten subjects.
Religious Education is not part of the National Curriculum but is also a core subject.
Key Stage 1 covers the first two infant years and Key Stage 2 covers the four junior years. This is illustrated in the table below:  
Children are taught in mixed ability classes, and in some cases, mixed age classes in the care of their own class teacher who has responsibility for education, welfare and discipline. The Headteacher has the overall responsibility for these areas within the school.
The foundation subjects and R.E are taught through cross-curricular topics in Key Stage One. In Key Stage Two they are taught through a balance of cross-curricular topics and separate subjects. There is a greater emphasis on separate subjects within the upper junior age range.
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