KEY STAGE 1&2 (Years 1 to 6, ages 5 to 11)

Key Stages

KEY STAGE 1 & 2

Years 1 to 6, ages 5 to 11

Welcome to Noya British School’s Primary Division, where we guide children aged 5 to 11 through two distinct stages, fostering a vibrant and personalised learning experience.

Our primary years are divided into two stages:

Each designed to cater to the unique needs and developmental stages of your child.

Key Stage 1

Bridging Play-Based Learning and Formal Routines

In Key Stage 1, we seamlessly support your child’s transition from the play-based learning of the Foundation Stage to the more structured routines of Key Stage 1. Our approach incorporates creativity, imagination and excitement into the learning process; still allowing opportunities for continuous provision.

Full time teaching assistants in Years 1 and 2 support learning to ensure all children have excellent opportunities to access all aspects of the curriculum and achieve their full potential. The ongoing use of both formative and summative assessments inform planning and teaching to ensure that learning is constantly maximised and learners achieve their full potential.

Key Stage 2

Fostering Independence, Leadership and Collaboration

As students enter Key Stage 2 at Noya British School, our focus shifts to nurturing independence, leadership abilities and strong problem-solving skills. In the early years of Key Stage 2, our curriculum concentrates on developing:

critical thinking talents
develop higher order thinking skills
encouraging students to take academic risks
promoting empathy and emotional intelligence
pushing boundaries
building confidence and a growth mindset
teaching the fundamentals of leadership

In the later years of Key Stage 2, students are presented with numerous leadership opportunities within the Noya school community, enabling them to apply what they have learnt. Students can take on formal roles such as:

These student leader positions are vital to planning and facilitating events throughout the academic year. More broadly, all students are empowered to direct activities related to their interests, unlocking leadership potential in all our students. Our Key Stage 2 students gain real-world leadership experience critical for future success.