The national curriculum is directed at greater breadth and depth of study, introducing refined subject fields such as art, computing, science, PSHE and RE. We continue with our focus on the direct teaching of reading, writing and mathematics, while our subject specialist teachers deliver lessons in French, Italian, music and sport.
Maths is taught from a practical perspective, enhancing pupils’ basic numeracy skills with a focus on problem-solving, depth of understanding and application of knowledge.
Children also have increased use of iPads, using technology as a learning aid within the classroom as well as during Computing lessons.
Special events include Black History Month, Book Week, Carnival and Philosophy Week, nurturing our children’s cultural awareness and global perspective.
Academic progress is enhanced by Philosophy for Children (P4C), a powerful approach to teaching and learning that boosts children’s critical thinking, communication and social skills, as well as their overall attainment. A year of Philosophy has been found to result in two months’ additional progress in reading and Maths, as reported by the Education Endowment Foundation. One year after adding P4C to the curriculum, NBH Pre-Prep gained a Bronze Award for its outstanding commitment to the subject.
