Transition (Year 1 - 2)
The Transition years (Years 1 and 2) help children make a progressive change from the Early Years to more formal education; using a rich mix of play, discovery, theme days, excursions and guided techniques to keep learning fresh and up-to-date.
There is a broader curriculum and we start to teach subjects separately. Much of the morning is devoted to English and Maths, with reading and writing an important focus for both years. Facilities such as tablet computers and computer suites are readily available when required. This is a time when we begin to identify individual talent and we encourage pupils to learn independently and express their ideas freely.
Transition classes benefit from a teaching assistant, who can take small tutorial groups from each class and offer extra support and enrichment as necessary. A range of caring class teachers, specialist subject teachers, teaching assistants and support staff add stimulating variety, support, enrichment and further expertise.
As always, instilling a love of learning remains a prime objective. Cross-curricular topics, themed days and weeks, excursions to support topic work, and a veritable host of activities, all help to enrich the children’s experience and make learning fun.
Here are a few photos from our summer showcase:
