"At Stamford Junior School we are committed to providing an environment which encourages all children to maximise their potential."
Sarah Buttress
Deputy Head Academic - Stamford Junior School
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"At Stamford Junior School we are committed to providing an environment which encourages all children to maximise their potential."
Sarah Buttress
Deputy Head Academic - Stamford Junior School
At Stamford our curriculum offers a rich blend of academic, practical, and co-curricular activities designed to nurture well-rounded, confident, and independent learners. We know that when pupils understand how what they are learning applies to the world around them, they are more likely to be motivated and invested in their education. The majority of children will play a musical instrument, they will experience an exciting introduction to Modern Foreign Languages, focusing on Spanish and French, as well as educational visits to support classroom based activities and residential trips to develop independence staying away from home.
Lessons are varied in terms of style, content, breadth and use of resources because we believe that, by taking a varied approach to teaching, we will extend every child and help them to achieve their potential. In Key Stage 1, lessons are designed to nurture each child's individual interests and strengths through a balanced mix of academic and creative activities, ensuring a holistic development in a supportive and stimulating environment. Within Key Stage 2, we focus more on responsibility, independent work and personal growth through diverse and engaging learning experiences.
We are constantly evaluating and evolving our practice to provide the most diverse and inspirational educational opportunities we can.
There needs to be a continual connection between thinking and doing and this develops as children move through the Junior School.
Scientists and Artists are concerned with exploring ‘What is true? Why does it matter?’ and, critically, ‘How can we move forward?’ That is what we at Stamford identify as critical thinking of the future.
Through provision for, and inclusion of, more able and talented children we will:
In providing for the needs of learners as individuals we promote an inclusive learning environment. Our small class sizes make learning better for all.
For those children that require more support in the classroom, we offer your child high quality special needs support to meet their needs as an individual.
We have a full time, non-teaching SENCO who can provide dedicated support with all SEN requirements.
