Years 1 - 3 Academic Overview

Year 1 and Year 2

Years 1 and 2 follow the Key Stage 1 Curriculum although there is the freedom to interpret this in many imaginative and creative ways. Learning is through first hand experience wherever possible enhanced by visits to local places of interest. Science, history and geography are themed into topics such as 'The Seaside' or 'All About Me'. Reading, writing and numeracy are essential skills and these are given appropriate priority. All children are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and all effort is valued.

Year 3

Year 3 follow the Key Stage 2 Curriculum although there is the freedom to interpret this in many imaginative and creative ways. Learning is through first hand experience wherever possible enhanced by visits to local places of interest. Science, history and geography are themed into topics such as 'Invaders'. Reading, writing and numeracy are essential skills and these are given appropriate priority. All children are encouraged to contribute their own ideas and all effort is valued.

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Students Tending the Land

Brief History

Bedales was founded by J H Badley in 1893 to be a humane alternative to the authoritarian regimes typical of late-Victorian public schools... more

Keith Budge Talking with Students

Why Bedales?

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Bedales Students Studying Outside

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