Taunton School:
Taunton School is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 2 and 1/2 to 18 years. Located in the heart of Somerset in the south west of England, it is the quality of the human relationships that marks out Taunton School from other schools and is the reason why we are rapidly becoming acknowledged as one of the leading schools in the region.
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The Early Years Curriculum
In First Steps and Reception we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Principles
. The principles which guide the work of all early years practitioners are grouped into four themes:
- A Unique Child
- Positive Relationships
- Enabling Environments
- Learning and Development
These four guiding themes work together to underpin effective practice in the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
The Learning and Development section identifies the developing knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes that children will need if they are to achieve the early learning goals by the end of the EYFS.
Pre Prep
By the end of the foundation stage, most children will be able to:
Be interested, excited and motivated to learn
Be confident to try new activities, initiate ideas and speak in a familiar group
Maintain attention, concentrate and sit quietly when appropriate
Have a developing awareness of their own needs, views and be sensitive to the needs of others
Have a developing respect for their own culture and beliefs of people
Form good relationships with adults and peers
Work as part of a group or class, taking turns and sharing harmoniously
Understand what is right or wrong and why
Dress and undress independently and manage their own hygiene
Select and use activities and resources independently
Consider the consequences of their words and actions for self and others
Understand that people have different needs, views and cultures which need to be treated with respect
Understand that they can expects others to treat their needs and beliefs with respect
Preparparatory
Assessment grades are sent home at regular intervals. These comprise effort grades in all subjects. Pupils making significant effort are recognised in a special assembly. Parents are requested to comment on the grades, sign the sheet and return it to school as an indication that they have been involved in the discussion. Pupils are encouraged to set targets based on their grades. Grades for effort are on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 representing the greatest effort.
Senior School
As part of that ideal is a genuine belief that all pupils should have the opportunity to express themselves and learn more about themselves by involvement in a wide range of co curricular activities. Sport, and the benefits of exercise, are well known and that plays an important part of life at Taunton School. But, of equal importance, are the opportunities available through the Arts - our Music, our Drama, our Public Speaking - and the challenges offered by Outdoor Activities - CCF, Ten Tors, Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Sixth Form
Whether students are new to Taunton School or whether they move into the Sixth Form from within, the moment is a defining one. It marks a clear transition and it brings with it a changed status, students are regarded within the School community as young adults.
There will be many choices and decisions to be made; the most significant of which is choosing between AS / A level courses and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Irrespective of which course is chosen there then lie decisions about subjects to be studied. Students will be offered the best possible advice from highly experienced and sensitive members of staff.
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