Primary Curriculum

Learning follows the National Curriculum, although our primary pupils are usually significantly behind age-related expectations when they join us.  

Our primary pupils are usually very vulnerable learners, who benefit from a quiet, well-structured and nurturing classroom embedding the four key elements of Communication, Conflict, Culture and Conservation. 

Topic-based approaches are used to immerse pupils in learning, encouraging children to enjoy school and learning to learn.  Phonics, literacy and numeracy are the key focuses, with a heavy emphasis on reading and enjoying books and other written materials.

The primary class attends swimming and also partakes in weekly outdoor education, including educational visits.