Rich creative curriculum designed to support the appropriate development of the child, rather than push towards externally imposed age related expectations

Classes usually have the same main teacher for seven years

Minimal focus on formal testing and assessment in primary phase

Experiential learning is prioritised and works with thinking, feeling and willing/ head, heart, hands

Content from traditional subject delineations of Literacy, Numeracy, Science, Geography, History etc. is, to a large extent, delivered in the form of 3-4 week cross-curricular blocks during an hour and half to two hours each morning

Working within the themes and key expectations for progress for a given age, class teachers are afforded agency to create a bespoke curriculum for their class

Largely a screen-free learning environment until age equivalent Year 7

Curriculum from age 6 is enriched specialist teaching including MFL, Eurythmy (a form of artistic dance/movement), Music, Handwork, Landwork and crafts including woodwork, pottery and forging.

Singing, poetry recitation and movement are part of class routines every day

Relational approach to behaviour focussing on restorative practices and positive behaviour for learning