Key Stage 1 ( Year 1 and 2 )
As learners progress through their educational journey at Creative British School in Abu Dhabi, they step into Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2), embarking on a path that melds the National Curriculum for England and the Oxford Curriculum. Key Stage 1 serves as the bridge from the Foundation Stage, where they build upon their established foundation, fostering well-rounded and confident students who pursue excellence in every facet of their education.
In Years 1 and 2, dedicated full-time teaching assistants provide invaluable support to ensure that every child has optimal access to the curriculum, enabling them to reach their full potential. Our approach integrates both formative and summative assessments to shape our teaching and planning, continuously elevating the learning experience and helping learners unlock their full capabilities. The implementation of streaming during Read, Write Inc lessons guarantees a highly personalized approach, catering to the unique needs of each student. Our guiding principle is to ‘keep up, not catch up.’
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)
- Social Studies
- English, which includes Read, Write, Inc.
- Mathematics
- Science
- Art
- Moral Education (Year 2)
- Physical Education
- Personal, Social, and Health Education
KS2 ( Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 )
Curriculum
Students in Key Stage 2 follow the National Curriculum for England, which is supported by the Oxford Curriculum as a resource. This stage builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. Personalised learning ensures that each child’s progress and development is continuous and aligns with their age-related expectations and more. We encourage our students to embrace values, attitudes, and qualities that foster independent thinking, initiative, and active participation in their learning journey. We firmly believe that every child has the potential for success.
Parent Involvement
We are dedicated to fostering a strong partnership with parents to enhance their child’s education experience. We keep parents informed about their child’s progress and accomplishments on a weekly basis through our “weekly newsletter” and by sharing educational resources and lesson materials via Google Classroom. Furthermore, we organise three formal parents’ evenings throughout the school year. Our open-door policy encourages parents to regularly meet with teachers to review their child’s progress and plan for future learning objectives. Additionally, we provide an opportunity for parents to attend class assemblies once a year during the winter term. Our school’s parents committee convenes regularly to discuss important topics and present their ideas to ensure the school continually evolves with the input of our valued stakeholders in our day-to-day school development efforts.
Curriculum
The core academic curriculum in Key Stage 2 includes the following subjects:
- Arabic
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim students)
- Social Studies
- English, which covers Talk for Writing, reading, spelling, punctuation, and grammar
- Mathematics
- Science
- Computing
In addition to the core subjects, we offer supplementary subjects such as Topic, Art, Moral Education, Music, Physical Education, and Leadership Opportunities.
Leadership Development
In Key Stage 2, we emphasise the development of leadership qualities and provide each student with opportunities to take on responsibilities at the class, year group, or whole-school level. Through value-based learning, we nurture organisational skills, cooperation, accountability, and teamwork. In Year 5 and 6, our prefects, Head Boy, and Head Girl are a culmination of this effort, and they proudly represent our school.
By the end of Key Stage 2, all our students will have received a comprehensive education and developed a deep understanding of what it means to be a successful learner. They will be well-prepared for their secondary education, possessing an aspirational mindset, empathetic character, articulate expression, and self-confidence.
