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Swimming Lessons (14.11.2007)
The
Study Group follows the English National Curriculum. This
provides teaching in the 'core' subjects of English, mathematics,
science and I.C.T. (Information and Communication Technology).
We also teach all the 'foundation'
subjects of history, geography, design and technology, art
and design, music and physical education.
Children are assessed by using our
own regular tests and the national tests for children in England.
Throughout all our teaching, we aim
to develop skills of both excellence and self-confidence,
with a balance between the academic and the creative. We wish
all pupils to develop as independent learners, within a structure
that is clear and supportive.
Curriculum
Evenings are held during the year, in order to give parents
the opportunity to see how certain subjects are covered in
the study group. These are interactive evenings, where participation
and questions are encouraged.
Subjects covered include Maths, English,
Science and Information and Communication Technology (known
as ICT). In addition we sometimes hold open afternoons where
the work of the study group can be seen.
For more information on
the English National Curriculum please refer to website
www.nc.gov.uk.
Another helpful site is
www.parentscentre.gov.uk, which also has information in
other languages including Turkish.

In
addition to our normal music lessons, the study group has
provision for peripatetic music. This is provided as an optional
extra, and takes place through the school day. Currently,
we provide teaching for individuals or small groups. The instruments
are piano, clarinet, flute and recorder at this time. Other
requests will be considered.

Homework is set as a valuable extension
of school learning. Times for homework vary according to age.
Click here
for the Study Group's complete homework policy.

The
ways in which children learn to co-operate, to be considerate
and responsible and to value truth and honesty are parts of
school life, and a vital part of growing up. The study group
promotes this by establishing a caring community which is
seen to both fair and just for everyone.
Children behave badly from time to
time, as they struggle to control their feelings and build
relationships. Normally these incidents are dealt with by
the staff in their role 'in loco parentis'. However, with
any more serious incidents parents will be contacted and invited
to discuss the matter.
What we hope is that during their time
at the study group all children will gain a clear understanding
of what is expected of them, a sense of right and wrong and
a sense of their own personal worth, both individually and
to the community.

In order to keep up the latest curriculum
developments, the staff are given various opportunities for
in-service training. Twice a year consultants visit the study
group for developmental training. These visits usually last
two or three days, during which time the study group may be
closed for one day (see the calendar
/ year plan).

At the start of the school year staff
hold a meeting for all parents. This meeting introduces the
work of the class and general matters of organisation. Later
in the first term an evening consultation is held. This is
also provided in the second term. At the end of the school
year a report is sent home and an opportunity to discuss this
provided.
Parents are able to discuss their child's
progress at other times, by prior arrangement with the class
teacher or Head. |