LEARNING
LEARNING
Primary education at BSB runs from age 1 to 11 and we are committed to supporting children through this remarkable period of growth. The unique child is at the heart of all we do and through our Guiding Statements, we aim to inspire and empower to give each child a voice and to recognise their individual strengths.
Our 1-5 curriculum is built around the best evidence from international research into early childhood development and aims to create a playful, enabling environment where children learn independently with the support of expert adult interactions.
In Key Stage 1 we believe that good practice builds on excellent foundations from Early Years. We balance a joyful, play-based approach with the demands of the English National Curriculum so that children are well prepared for the transition to Upper Primary.
In Upper Primary we build on the good practice established in Lower Primary while also recognising the increasing demands that secondary education will place on our children. These are bridging years as our children grow academically, socially and emotionally.
We believe that a truly great education leads to being a force for good. To this end, we have developed Guiding Statements and Teaching and Learning Principles to ensure that every child gets a fully rounded education.
From Key Stage 1, a class in each year group will be taught bilingually in French and English by two native speakers of each language. Selection to these classes is based on aptitude and attitude towards French language and culture.
All our children are taught by specialists for French, Dutch, PE, Music and Outdoor Learning. This gives the children variety in their day, learning from people with expertise and passion in these subjects.
Our Units of Discovery cover the content of History, Geography, Science, Design Technology, Art and PHSE. They have been crafted to encourage children to make connections between subjects and to ask big questions about the world they live in.