Key Stage 1 Teaching and Learning
Key Stage 1 Teaching and Learning
Specialist Teaching Forest School Each child in DUCKS will visit our Forest School regularly where our fully trained practitioners nurture child-led exploration and discovery. The ethos of Forest School further expands our aim to nurture a culture based on collaboration where children embrace challenges that lead to their development of resilience and empathy, alongside a greater connection with nature. Forest school aims to promote the holistic development of all learners involved, encouraging independence, resilience, confidence and creativity in learning. The sessions aim t o develop cognitive, social, emotional, physical, linguistic and spiritual aspects of learning. These can happen through small achievable tasks that can be scaffolded by the Forest School leader allowing individuals to succeed and personalities, experiences, imaginations and creativity to flourish. Modern Foreign Language At DUCKS we aim to create a good foundation of how to listen to and speak modern foreign languages and to teach the initial skills for language learning through French lessons. Our aim is to encourage children to approach learning new languages and explore different cultures with interest and enthusiasm. The emphasis is on the spoken word and activities include singing, games, role-play and stories. Music Children are encouraged to participate in various activities including singing, listening, composition and performance involving lots of hands- on experience with a range of percussion instruments. We have a School String Orchestra, which meets weekly. Visiting Music Teachers DUCKS have several visiting Music teachers who offer individual piano, violin and cello lessons. As lessons take place during the school day, your child may miss academic lessons, playtime or have lunch at a different time. Please arrange a meeting with your child’s teacher to discuss the effect this may have on their learning, behaviour or friendships if you are concerned. You will be asked to sign a contract for these music lessons and the cost is billed termly. If you are interested in music lessons for your child, please contact DUCKS Head of Music. Physical Education Children have PE lessons each week, following an indoor and outdoor curriculum, enabling them to explore and develop their physical skills. The children are encouraged to build on their natural enthusiasm for movement. Most importantly, the children are encouraged to communicate positively with adults and each other and to foster the concept of teamwork.
Key Stage 1 Key Stage 1 is formed of six Year 1 and Year 2 parallel classes covering the age range 5 years to 7 years. There are three mixed ability classes in Year 1 and Year 2. Each class is taught by a qualified teacher and supported by a teaching assistant.
Year 1: Kingfisher Class, Sandpiper Class, Teal Class Year 2: Avocet Class, Curlew Class, Mandarin Class
Learning through a Creative Curriculum Our creative and skills-based curriculum incorporates big ideas and engaging approaches to learning which ignite curiosity and inquiry. A creative curriculum is one in which students learn through creative and active teaching strategies. Creative curriculum goes beyond rote learning and focuses on big ideas, interesting projects, and individual students’ passions and needs. Often, when we think of creativity, we think about tangible art, such as Literature and Music. These things can be an important part of a creative curriculum, but we believe that every element of a curriculum can be approached creatively, from Science to Math to History. Each term begins with a Stunning Start day that creates awe and wonder in our young learners. Within each thematic unit of learning, we include discrete teaching of Mathematics, English and Science skills that enable our pupils to make secure progress across all areas. This fully prepares each and every child for their transition to Year 3. In addition to this we enrich our curriculum with a team of specialists in Music, Physical Education, Forest School and French as well as a comprehensive co-curricular programme outside of school hours. Home learning Home learning is an important part of your child’s daily routine enabling them to reinforce skills and concepts taught in the classroom. It also allows them to share their new knowledge, understanding and successes with you. The task will be appropriate to your child’s needs and level of understanding. Reading and spellings should be a daily activity and any comments about your child’s enjoyment or ability can be recorded in the Home-Link Book. Home learning activities are based on English, Mathematics and the termly topic.
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