Small family school learns secret of success
KINGS Monkton School is an innovative and leading co-educational school in Cardiff for children aged three to 18 years.
The secret of a great education is simple, small classes, excellent teaching and superb pastoral care. Kings Monkton School caps its classes at 18 and the option classes at GCSE and A-level average around eight pupils per class. This allows staff to differentiate to the needs of pupils, as the school philosophy is that every child has a unique way of learning.
Staff adapt their teaching to get the best from each individual pupil. The wellbeing team look after all the needs of the pupils as children will only achieve their best when they feel happy, safe and secure in their learning environment.
The small school is a family, where children are allowed to grow as individuals and excel in their areas of interest.
In these uncertain times, many children are anxious about returning to school and the threat of the virus. Kings Monkton School has established an extremely successful online teaching provision where children can access classes through a Google platform. They are assessed in the comfort of their own homes and supported by the excellent KMS wellbeing team. Classes are available for pupils from Year 2 all the way to sixth form, and Kings Monkton School offers a full curriculum that includes music, languages – Spanish and French, core subjects such as English, mathematics and science, as well as the humanities, physical education and creative arts. Pupils will also get additional important life skills, such as catering and skills development.
All the pupils work, assessments and support material will be shared on Google drive, which they can access at any times. Lessons are live-streamed from the school site, where pupils can see the teacher and all the teaching resources online. Pupils interact with the teacher through a live webcam and mic set up, allowing them to ask questions, take part in the lesson and contribute to classroom discussions.
The platform is designed so pupils can give presentations, take part in NEA assessments, and socialise with other class members. There is a school hangouts page for pupils to message each other and staff for group work, and all pupils have access to a KMS email so they can contact teachers and support staff for help throughout the day.
It provides quality nursery provision that cares for and educates boys and girls from the age of three to four. Choosing your child’s first experience of school and ensuring it is a positive one is a vital decision for any parent. Kings Monkton wants to instil a positive relationship with learning to set the foundations for the rest of a pupil’s school life.
In partnership with parents, Kings Monkton aims to create a nurturing, friendly, lively and colourful environment where children can feel happy, safe and secure in an atmosphere full of fun and laughter.
The children start their educational
journey at Kings Monkton in a foundation class, where they follow an exciting play-based curriculum, with a balance of child and teacher-initiated activities which are designed to stimulate and develop each individual child. Children are naturally motivated to learn through their curiosity and their desire to explore, so Kings Monkton aims to stimulate the children and build self-esteem, giving them confidence to try new things.
The children are given opportunities for both structured and spontaneous play in many different areas, including sand and water play, outdoor play, role play, games and dressing up.
They also enjoy many activities using iPads, computers and programmable toys. The children are encouraged to explore, construct and discover through the six areas of learning for early years children.
The school is proud to be associated with Highlight Tuition – a service available to pupils from Key Stage 2 through to A-level.
There’s more information at www. kingsmonkton.org.uk/ highlight-tuition.
Visit www. kingsmonkton.org.uk for more information.