Introduction and
National Curriculum Levels
TBS currently tracks students using
National Curriculum (NC) levels which have been developed in the UK over
a number of years for each subject, by the Government Department for Education and
Skills (DfES). The NC levels start at level 1 and go up to level 8 in each subject.
They are used to assess students during Key Stage One up to the end of Key Stage
Three.
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Key Stage
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End of Key Stage test
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Expected level
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1
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End of Year 2 (age 7)
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2B or above
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2
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End of Year 6 (age 11)
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4 or above
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3
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End of Year 9 (age 14)
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5/6 or above
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The expected level is the level which
the majority of students in England are expected to achieve in each of the subject
tests. There are tests in English, Mathematics and Science although there is not
a Science test at the end of Key Stage One.
We can now consider the results achieved
at TBS in each of the end of Key Stage tests and at IGCSE in the last academic
year. They will be compared with comparable data from England. They are most encouraging,
particularly when you consider these results are achieved with a comprehensive non
– selective enrolment and where many of our students speak English as an Additional
Language.
Click on our Exam Results tab to get
the latest information on Key Stage 1, 2, 3, IGCSE, AS and A Levels at TBS.
Our Aims
To take advantage of our small size to foster a caring
community of children and adults as partners in learning.
To implement the National Curriculum efficiently and
imaginatively to all children to the limits of their ability.
Through a variety of teaching styles, show children
that the curriculum is not a series of watertight compartments but a rich tapestry
of varied, inter-related experiences.
To help pupils acquire knowledge and skills relevant
to adult life and employment in a fast changing world.
Help pupils develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability
to question, argue rationally and apply themselves to tasks and physical skills.
To instill self-discipline and a sense of responsibility
for one's self and others.
To help pupils understand the world in which they live
and the interdependence of individuals, groups and nations.
Give children the chance to use their initiative, take
responsibility, and provide leadership in a variety of situations.
To provide pupils with knowledge of human achievements
and aspirations so that they can set their own spiritual and moral goals in life.
Give children practical experience of their own environment
and heritage to develop a growing appreciation, which will continue in adult life.
To explore the role of humour and its contributions
to a full enjoyment of life in every sense.
As a staff to lead by example: morally, socially and
intellectually.
Assessment & Reports
The children's progress is constantly monitored by the class-teachers
and the curriculum adapted accordingly. Children in the Reception class all work
through a Baseline assessment with the class teacher in the first term of entry.
We have adopted a record-keeping system with Attainment
Targets in line with the British National Curriculum. At around the reading age
of six children begin to receive regular standardised reading and spelling tests
and a range of other tests is available to the teacher for specific needs.
If children are found to have special educational needs
these are normally discussed with both the parents and the Principal.
Should a child require support in a specific area than the
Language Support Teacher would become involved and work out an individual programme
for the child. The teacher, parents and Support Teacher would work together to resolve
the problem.
Should a child have explicit learning difficulties the British
School may not have the facilities to cater for their needs.
Structured written reports are provided for parents each
year. Additional comments are included when the child moves class or school. Children's
Profile folders accompany the child and these include National Curriculum records
and samples of the pupil's own work. In the Secondary Section students receive an
assessment sheet each term and a full annual report following end of year exams.
Children leaving the school move on to a variety of educational
establishments. Whenever possible we try to help prepare children for entrance examinations
etc., but parents need to discuss these issues with the Principal in plenty of time.
A charge may be levied if staff have to supervise external examinations set by other
schools.
Homework
The British School has a homework policy and all children would be expected to comply
with this practice.