Our Early Years team helps children to find out who they are and to enjoy the journey of discovery. We believe that every child is unique and capable of achieving great things.
KTJ Early Years follow the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and Development Matters UK. Both provide limitless opportunities for each student to flourish in their holistic development. We use play-based learning to balance child-initiated activities with structured, teacher-led sessions to foster comprehensive development.
For more information on our exciting Early Years curriculum please see our handbook below:
Outdoor Education
Some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are given the freedom to explore. Forest School is an important part of our Outdoor Education programme and we are fortunate to have the space and environment to make these experiences possible. In this video, our students share their experiences in their own words. Their reflections offer genuine insight into how Forest School has shaped their confidence, curiosity, and approach to learning.
Learner Characteristics
In line with our commitment to help our students grow into well-rounded and global citizens, we place great emphasis on both academic excellence and positive character development. Throughout all areas of the curriculum, students are encouraged to develop a range of Learner Characteristics (PDF). These are:
- Adaptability: I accept change and I welcome new ideas.
- Communication: I express myself and listen to other people.
- Cooperation: I try to help others and work as a team.
- Enquiry: I ask why things are the way they are and collect evidence to support my ideas.
- Morality: I always try and do the right thing.
- Thoughtfulness: I reflect on what I have learned and what I would like to learn.
- Resilience: I keep trying even when it is difficult.
- Respect: I am polite and kind to everyone.
These Learner Characteristics link to the Secondary School’s Learner Attributes (PDF), enabling children to develop into critical, independent thinkers.
In these early years, every moment is a learning opportunity. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and build the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. It's more than just teaching- it's planting seeds that will grow for a lifetime.
Ms Simone- Early Years Class Teacher