Junior Department
7+ to 11 years - Year 3 to Year 6
There is a gradual increase in specialist teaching and expectations as children progress through the Junior Department; the needs and capabilities of the individual are always the prime consideration. Nevertheless, we are in pursuit of academic excellence and children are expected to do homework each week and over weekends. We expect parents to create the right environment in which homework can be done. Learning support is provided for children experiencing difficulties with their work.
There are separate Heads of Upper and Lower Juniors, who oversee academic progress and pastoral welfare and every class has a class-teacher to whom the children can directly relate.
Subjects are taught with regard to the national curriculum and 11+ Common Entrance and scholarship to independent schools. Furthermore, children are thoroughly prepared for the entrance tests to grammar schools.
Subjects taught:
| • English • Mathematics • Science • Information Technology • History • Geography • Religious Education • French |
• Latin (optional in year 5) • Design and Technology • Speech and Drama • Physical Education • Art • Music • PSHE and Citizenship |
