TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL

The interaction between teachers and pupils and a focus on teaching and learning is at the heart of our education. We believe in both challenging ourselves and our pupils to thrive as lifelong learners who are:

• Responsible for their own learning

• Engaged in the learning process

• Resilient and have self respect

• Creative thinkers

• Global citizens, equipped to operate in an international environment through collaborative work, problem solving and effective communication of ideas

• Able to assume new roles in supporting and mentoring peers

• Capable of acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes

• Competent and proficient users of ICLT in their daily activities of learning and managing knowledge

With these aims in mind, Claremont is committed to delivering a curriculum which:

• Is characterised by a broad core curriculum which provides all pupils with the opportunity to learn the skills and understanding required to continue learning throughout their lives

• Is learner-centred and which delivers a breadth of study with personal relevance

• Ensures that there are high-quality opportunities to extend the learning experiences beyond the basic core curriculum

• Provides exciting opportunities and specialist enquiry for enrichment and creativity for all pupils

• Develops the competencies required for life in the 21st century

These curriculum ideals are delivered in a manner appropriate to the ages of the pupils throughout the Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory and Senior Schools.

PRE-PREPARATORY AND NURSERY SCHOOL

Curriculum

Our pupils love coming to school because they feel safe, happy, settled and valued. These are the prerequisites of a meaningful education. From our Pre-Nursery upwards we offer a vibrant curriculum, full of challenges and immersive experiences. Our teaching follows a clear, structured progression based on current thinking on educational best practice and children travel seamlessly through the five year groups, arriving at the Preparatory School fully prepared for the next important phase of their learning journey. We plan our lessons to engage and stimulate our young learners, to nurture their curiosity at every opportunity. We look to create a love of learning and an intrinsic motivation to question and to want to know more. Our children feel valued as individuals and respond to our encouragement to have a go and test themselves. We make excellent use of our wonderful outdoor spaces through our forest school provision. Children explore and learn about the great outdoors throughout their time in the Pre-Prep, developing a love of nature and a broad set of skills that will help their future learning in countless ways.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Chess Choir

Dance

DibDab Art

Dodgeball

Football / Ball skills

Junior Jump ‘n’ Jive

Lego Construction

Minecraft Coding

Multi-Sports

Performing Arts

Soccer Academy

Spanish

Tennis

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