The Lower School at Chaigeley provides a comprehensive and enriched curriculum that emphasises the development of key skills such as speaking and listening, reading, writing, and mathematics across all subject areas. We prioritise reading by conducting daily Guided Reading lessons.
Our curriculum is delivered using nurturing principles that prioritise emotional growth and provide a balanced and structured learning environment that fosters security, routine, clear boundaries, and repetitive learning opportunities. Children are exposed to a wide range of subjects, including Design Technology (Resistant Materials and Food Technology), Art, Music, Craft, ICT, and P.E. Lessons. We also offer visits and trips that complement our topic areas to enhance our students’ learning experiences.
We provide homework on an individual basis, which includes weekly spelling, reading, and topic-related learning. In line with the new National Curriculum implemented by the Government from September 2014, all of our planning reflects the changes.