Curriculum for Primary School - Ages 5 to 11

We believe the experiences learners have in Primary School should be centred around developing curiosity, exploring the world through play and should be relevant and based in the real world. Student learning should support meaningful interactions with their peers and adults. 

The Primary School follows a holistic, inquiry-based approach to learning. The Primary learning programme is designed to ensure our students feel supported, challenged, and inspired as well as to provide ample opportunities to discover who they are and how they learn. Students learn to value the role they play in the learning process through reflecting on their progress and setting their learning targets with the guidance of our Leader Learner Profile. Students are supported as they develop their self-esteem by embracing both success and failure as a pathway to learning. Effort and engagement are valued and nurtured as we provide opportunities for all students to succeed.  

We utilize the following respected curriculum to ensure our students’ diverse needs are met and their personal experiences are recognized and respected.  

• National Curriculum for England (2014):  Mathematics, English and Science objectives  

• International Primary Curriculum (IPC): foundation subjects of Geography, History, Society Studies, International Studies, and Art and Design  

• Specialist Teachers: World Languages, Physical Education, and Performing Arts curriculum with Juilliard music and dance. 

At BISH, our Primary curriculum: 

• Promotes child-led discovery and ownership of their learning 

• Develops curiosity by asking questions to guide learning 

• Uses information technology to enhance learning 

• Encourages students to take the first steps to become independent learners 

• Provides authentic learning opportunities and real-world experiences which prepare them for the next phase of school and beyond 

• Fosters an ethos of collaboration between students, staff and parents to deepen understanding 

• Encourages students to deepen their thinking and reflect on the next steps in their learning 

• Nurtures the personal, social and emotional  development of children by exploring values related to personal identity, relationships and well-being