As a School, we strive for excellence and we maintain high academic standards. At Braeburn School we follow the [English] National Curriculum and have IAPS (Incorporated Association of Preparatory Schools) accreditation. The National Curriculum is a curriculum that is about entitlement. This gives all children a programme of learning experiences, which offers the maximum opportunity for development. The curriculum provides children with the knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects. To find out more about the National Curriculum and what it means at Braeburn click here. 
Teaching is a combination of whole class, group and individual teaching with more specialist teaching in the subject areas of I.C.T., French, Swimming. P.E. and Music. 

Early Years Curriculum 
The Early Years Curriculum is based on the 'Early Learning Goals'. The period from age three to the end of the Reception Year is described as the Foundation Stage. It is a distinct stage and important both in its own right and in preparing children for later schooling. The Early Learning Goals set out what is expected for most children by the end of the Foundation Stage. Children will begin to follow the National Curriculum at the beginning of Year 1 and the Early Learning Goals feed naturally into this. 
Play is at the centre of the Early Years Curriculum. It is the child's work. Children develop the social, emotional, physical and creative aspects of their characters through this most natural activity.

Young children are active learners. They need time to explore a variety of first-hand experiences in a well-planned environment. In the Early Years Unit, we employ a workshop approach to learning where children are encouraged to decide where they work, when and how. We decide that "what" through careful planning and organisation of the learning environment. 

Children encounter learning opportunities in the outdoor area every day, and additional activities such as music, P.E., swimming, a library time and cooking.

English
A good command of the language is essential to the whole process of education, communication and life itself. The teaching of reading has the highest priority. We provide realistic opportunities for the development of children’s language through reading, writing, speaking and listening and this is supported by the structured framework of the literacy hour. Our well-equipped library and reading resource room enables children to borrow a range of fiction and non-fiction books. 

Mathematics 
In Mathematics we place emphasis on numeracy by encouraging children to understand the relevance of mathematics to everyday life. This is done through a process of enquiry and investigation. We promote a positive attitude towards the mathematics by showing it to be a useful tool in a wide range of activities. We support this by developing mental agility with numbers and learning to apply tables.

Information Communication Technology
Children work independently with computers from the beginning of their time with the Early Years Unit. As the children progress through the school, they learn to handle computers, discs and CD-ROM’s independently. This enables them to retrieve and interpret information, uses databases, solve problems, make decisions, word process and develop drawing and graphic skills. 

Science 
In Science we aim to develop a child’s natural curiosity about the world, by enabling children to find out about themselves and begin to understand the way things work in the world around them. We encourage the development of scientific skills, knowledge and understanding of the use of these in the wider aspects of learning.

History & Geography
Our two main aims in teaching History are to develop a sense of identity through learning about our roots, the development of Kenya, Britain, Europe and the world and also to develop a range of skills necessary to carry out historical enquiry and interpret available evidence. Geography helps our children gain an insight into the nature of the world in which we live. We investigate, describe and explain the pattern of human activity in the world today and interpret the interaction between people and their physical, social and economic environment. 

Music & Drama
Children have experience of music both as performers and listeners. We have an excellent range of tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments, which the children use to accompany singing as well as for their own compositions. Children also have the opportunity to learn the piano, violin, clarinet, flute and recorder. The Braeburn Festival is another key event in our school calendar and we also have music assemblies and informal concerts throughout the year for children, parents and friends of the school to enjoy. 
We take advantage of our theatre in many different ways and all children in the school are involved in planning and performing in their class assembly. The school puts on a range of concerts and performances throughout the year.

Art & Design
Children are taught the creative, imaginative and practical skills needed to express ideas, feelings, record observations, design and make images and artefacts using a variety of media. Art education involves 2 or 3 dimensional work as well as exploring art through Information Technology. We also look at the work of artists and designers from different cultures and traditions.

Our children carry out a wide range of practical activities, which involve identifying a problem or need, planning an initial design, modifying and improving the design and finally making the design. The finished item is evaluated in the context of the original need. Design Technology covers a wide range of materials including food, textiles, wood, plastic, clay and ‘junk’.

Religious Education
We celebrate our cultural diversity at Braeburn School by learning about each other’s faiths and customs. Through our comparative approach to Religious Education, we aim to promote understanding, truth, honesty, tolerance and respect regardless of differences in creed or colour. 

French
Children start learning French from Year 3. The emphasis is on speaking and listening but as they progress, they start reading and writing French. We particularly want to encourage the children to become confident in speaking French.