St George's Primary School, Portland, Dorset

Curriculum

CurriculumThe curriculum of St. George’s Primary School is set out in the school’s Curriculum Policy Statement and Schemes of Work, which are kept under constant review. These are linked directly to the requirements laid down in the National Curriculum. Copies of all these documents are available to parents on request.

The school curriculum is organised in stages

The Foundation Stage curriculum covers ages 3 to 5 and children in the Reception class follow a varied programme of individual and group learning closely linked to constructive and free play activities. The Foundation Stage and the schemes of work which support it’s delivery, embraces the following areas.

  1. Communication, Language and Literacy
  2. Mathematics
  3. Knowledge and Understanding of the World
  4. Physical Development
  5. Creative Development
  6. Personal, Social and Emotional Development
  • Key Stage One covers Years 1 and 2
  • Key Stage Two covers Years 3,4,5 & 6
  • Key Stages One and Two follow a basic curriculum which comprises the core & foundation subjects of the National Curriculum together with Religious Education.