Key Stage One
The Key Stage One Curriculum
The Key Stage One Curriculum (KS1) covers the period of learning for children in Year One and Year Two.
At Chater Infant School we adhere to the Statutory National Curriculum in England: Framework for Keys Sages 1-4.
‘The national curriculum provides pupils with an introduction to the essential knowledge they need to be educated citizens. It introduces pupils to the best that has been thought and said, and helps engender an appreciation of human creativity and achievement’
(National Curriculum 2014).
Intent: Our vision in KS1
The curriculum has been designed so that there is a clear framework of education for our pupils, which enables them to deepen their understanding and knowledge of key concepts across the key stage and within each curriculum area.
Implementation: How we teach in Key Stage One.
In the KS1 there are Core Subjects and Foundation Subjects.
Core Subjects
- English
- Maths
- Science
Foundation Subjects
- Art and Design
- Computing
- Design and Technology
- Geography
- History
- Music
- Physical Education
Through planned units of work with subject specific pedagogy, using engaging resources and teaching styles to meet the needs of all pupils, we promote creativity and curiosity. Subjects are taught discretely with links being made across subjects where these naturally occur.
Impact: What is the impact of our curriculum?
The impact of our KS1 Curriculum is that the children leave Year Two with the knowledge, skills, resilience and cultural capital they need to succeed in life. It builds on what children have learnt/can do from previous years or from their starting points, and develops towards the sufficient knowledge and skills needed for their future learning.
We do everything we can to make our curriculum reflect the diversity of our local and wider community. We are passionate about raising standards for every pupil, regardless of their starting points, and nurture a love of learning. We are here to support and challenge our pupils in whatever way we can. We consistently evaluate what knowledge and understanding our pupils have gained against the expectations in order to prepare them for the next stage in their learning journey.
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