Curriculum Primary

At Rivers we offer a balanced curriculum based on the spine of British National Curriculum. The British curriculum is quite a portable one and can be adapted to reflect the international mix of our students. It is sufficiently flexible to meet the individual needs of each child in order to encourage and develop their personal qualities.

The core subjects of English and Mathematics are taught at the appropriate level so that the children can progress at a pace most suitable to their individual abilities. Dutch lessons are offered as part of the curriculum and extra English lessons are available, if necessary, to children for whom English is not their first language.

Other core subjects such as Science, Design and Technology, Geography, History and creative work are enhanced and embedded through Enquiry, allowing learning to be seen as interdisciplinary. Each class studies one major enquiry per term enabling pupils to experience all curriculum areas during the year.

First-hand international experiences of pupils are used to enrich appropriate subjects such as Geography and History. The curriculum is also enriched through our attitude to our learning strategies, outdoor educational experiences, extra-curricular activities and Wellbeing units of work. The aim is to develop the whole child in becoming a lifelong learner.

The Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum targets different areas of learning based on Continuous Provision (CP). Our Early Years Curriculum ensures a smooth transition to Y 1. Reading and writing are introduced at the appropriate stage for each child.

The school has access to a modern sports hall and drama/music room. Older classes have end of year swimming lessons.

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