Primary

The Primary Curriculum is divided into Key Stage 1 and 2, to provide age appropriate levels of education.  Through a differentiated educational programme, variances in abilities and curriculum exposure are addressed.  If required, additional support can be offered through our Additional Support Department.

The Key Stage 1 curriculum builds on the skills students have developed in the Early Years Foundation Stage.  This learning development continues into Key Stage 2 which ends at Year 6.

The content covered in individual subjects is derived from stipulated Programmes of Study which encompasses:

• Mathematics
• English
• Science
• Art and Design
• Computing
• Design and Technology
• Geography
• History
• Music
• Physical Education and Swimming

Other curriculum subjects offered include:

• Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education
• Religious Education
• French as a Modern Foreign Language
• Kiswahili

Assessment at Braeside Lavington is continuous, clarifying what each child should know, understand and do in a lesson.  It also encourages children to review what they have learnt and the next steps in their learning, utilising a range of strategies. Data from the assessment is used to celebrate children’s achievements, identify areas of development and inform planning for the school as a whole.  Assessment is carried out through target setting, project work, written assessments and homework assignments.