School Overview
At DDIS our aim is to ensure that every child learns through access to a broad and balanced curriculum which is adapted to
challenge and support individual children. We strive to create a stimulating learning environment which will engage all children
and make them want to learn. This means that they will develop a love for learning and a natural curiosity which will stay with
them throughout their life. We monitor children’s progress and development carefully so that new skills andideas can be
introduced as soon as child is ready to progress to the next stage of learning.
We believe that children learn more effectively from first hand experiences and we provide these through PRACTICAL LESSONS
and by offering a wide range of off-site learning enrichment opportunities for all pupils to learn and achieve and it promotes
pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. We know that the mental health and well-being is an integral part of
the school curriculum. We also ensure that we prepare students for the Opportunities, Responsibility and Experiences of life in
today’s lifestyle.
These include:-
These include:-
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance to those to different faiths and beliefs.
In the pre-primary and reception classes a few guiding principles
shape and strengthen our spirits.
Unique Child:- Every child is a unique child, who is constantly learning
and can be resilient, capable, confident and self assured.
Positive Relationship:- Children learn to be strong and independent through positive relationships.
Enabling Environment:- Children learn and develop well in enabling environments, in which their experiences respond to their individual needs and there is a strong partnership between teachers and parents.
Develop and Learn in Different Ways:- Children learn and develop in different ways at different rates. We have overview of experienced topics which is designed to provide a broad balanced curriculum covering the specific areas of learning-
- Communication and language
- Physical development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
We follow the children’s interest when planning for each class and recognize the importance of involving the children in
choosing Activities and Resources.
Child initiated learning is an important part of our daily routine and whenever possible adult-directed activities are play based,
active and related to the children’s interests. Children and parents are encouraged to be involved in the next steps for learning
journey and parent’s consultations.
At DDIS our learning journals are online which enables parents to easily access information about their child and make
an important contribution to their child’s learning through observing, getting involved in their play, supporting their thinking
and asking open questions.
Our teaching of English/Hindi involves five specific areas of the National Curriculum:-
- Phonics and spellings
- Reading
- Handwriting
- Speaking and Listening
- Specifically Writing
Computer:- As well as being taught discretely, we build in opportunities for the use of computer in all subject areas. We use the interactive whiteboards, laptops, computer (smart classes) to aid our teaching and involve the children. Keeping safe on online is an integral part of our curriculum. The computer laboratory enables a class to work independently on a variety of packages such as Microsoft office, Educational programmes, web based resources. The children will have learnt to create
animations, manipulate sounds, code, blog, Email, use word, PowerPoint and Spreadsheet skills.