Key Stage One

As children embark on “the best years of their lives”, they should certainly be expected to do so as happy and confident individuals. This is what we believe and strive to establish in the Reception and Key Stage 1 here at Broadoaks British School.  

The philosophy of learning through play continues right through Reception to Year 2, offering children a wealth of learning opportunities through both continuous provision and outdoor learning, in conjunction with an enriching Forest School experience once a week. The children are also introduced to a more formal approach to Mathematics and Literacy, with emphasis on the teaching of phonics and correct letter formation. Mathematical learning combines practical activities, where we work on a more concrete and pictorial approach, before delving into abstract learning.

Our teaching and learning schemes of work have been carefully devised, and are based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, which builds on the areas covered during the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Since these stages are the gateway to facilitate most of the children’s learning, we place a huge emphasis on reading and writing. Our structured approach to the teaching of reading at Broadoaks British School is accompanied with the Letters and Sounds scheme for Phonics. A variety of reading material and practical resources are provided to suit readers of all abilities.

The children enjoy the benefits of themed learning, where each half-term all year groups have a focus, which is linked to all subjects to provide a cross curricular approach to learning.