Primary School Curriculum

Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2)

In the foundation stages, we use the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework which offers children aged from 2 – 4 an outstanding environment and provides an education of the highest quality. This framework includes:

  • A play-based curriculum.
  • Teaching and learning materials from the British Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
  • An emphasis on providing a secure and nurturing environment.
  • The opportunity for each child to develop at their own pace within a structured environment.
  • Individually planned learning experiences supporting and challenging each child.
  • The opportunity for each child to work towards Early Learning Goals in six areas of learning. These are:
    • Personal, Social and Emotional Development
    • Communication, Language and Literacy
    • Problem solving, reasoning and Numeracy
    • Knowledge and Understanding of the World
    • Physical Development
    • Creative Development

In the Foundation Stages, our aim is to provide the children with an environment where they feel happy and confident. Our teachers and support staff are committed to making the transition into school life as smooth as possible. We work closely with parents to give feedback on each child’s progress and help with issues such as separation anxiety both for children and parents!

For more information please visit UK Department of Education: Early Years

Primary and Secondary Level ‘Key Stages’

Samui Centre of Learning prides itself on keeping up to date with current changes in educational frameworks implemented by the Department for Education in the UK. We currently use the National Curriculum for England and the Renewed Frameworks for literacy and numeracy. The National Curriculum is made up of blocks of years, known as key stages:

  • Year 1 and Year 2 (ages 5 – 7) of primary school are known as Key Stage 1
  • Years 3 to 6 (ages 8 – 10) of primary school are known as Key Stage 2

Subjects

In Key Stage 1 and 2, the children learn the following subjects:

  • Literacy
  • Numeracy
  • ICT (Information and Communication Technology)
  • Science
  • Physical Education
  • Music
  • Theme (a cross-curricular subject that incorporates art, religious education, design, history and geography)
  • Thai language
  • Mandarin Chinese

Would you like to find out more about the National Curriculum for England or the Renewed Frameworks for Literacy and Numeracy?

Homework

  • Literacy once per week (alongside reading and spelling work) generally, comprehension work, written work or handwriting practice.
  • Numeracy once per week which may include calculation work, practical maths, shape work, measure or mental work such as reciting number bonds and multiplication tables.
  • Thai homework once per week which could be a reading, writing or maths activity.
  • At least once a term, children may be requested to complete research for their theme work using books, the internet or other sources of reference.
  • We expect Key Stage 1 children to spend approximately 1 hour per week doing homework, which may also include reading with a parent.
  • We expect children in Years 3 and 4 to spend approximately 15-20 minutes per night on homework
  • We expect children in Years 5 and 6 to spend approximately 30 minutes per night.