What is the Independent Curriculum?
The Independent Curriculum is designed for use in independent prep and junior schools and offers teachers a programme of learning from Year 3 to Year 9. The content is cohesive, incremental and focused on both preparation for senior independent school and preparation for life.We understand that independent schools value their independence and have the right to teach the subjects they believe are important, and adopt the teaching methods which they judge to be most effective. By definition, independent schools are not bound to one statutory curriculum; rather they are able to select elements from a rich plethora of national and international curricula, strategies and schemes, and blend them with the customs and values of a traditional prep school education.
However many schools have asked for one curriculum which offers a clear and cohesive progression from Year 3 to Year 9, and which recognises the customs, values and common practices in prep and junior schools today. In short, one programme of study which gives prep and junior school teachers both the syllabus and schemes of work they need to ensure their pupils achieve entry into their first-choice senior schools and enjoy a creative, inspiring learning experience along the way. This is the premise behind the Independent Curriculum.
