This vital foundational stage begins as early as age 2, helping young children confidently adjust to the classroom, build key social skills, and set a strong groundwork for future learning. Early Years at Kennedy House is fundamentally play-based. While each child receives dedicated daily 1-on-1 time with their teacher to guide individual progress, most learning happens collaboratively through engaging play activities.

This stage encompasses Years 1 and 2, introducing a slightly more structured environment. Here, students build a strong foundation in literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking - nurturing both future academic success and a genuine love for learning. We begin fostering independent thinking and leadership skills, empowering students to make thoughtful decisions and form their own opinions about the world around them.

Students build strong skills in English, mathematics, and science, alongside critical thinking and personal development. They engage in independent study and collaborative projects, preparing them for a smooth transition to secondary education. At this stage, opportunities for student leadership and mentorship are strongly encouraged through our school programs like reading pairs, designed to build confidence and nurture caring role models.

Key Stage 3 develops a wide range of strong skills in English, Mathematics, and Science while fostering critical thinking and creativity, setting a vital foundation for specialised learning in Key Stage 4. As our flagship senior group, these students are expected to embody our core values of Integrity, Respect, Growth, Resilience, & Curiosity. Rather than being overlooked as younger secondary students elsewhere, our Key Stage 3 learners take on the highest leadership responsibilities at Kennedy House.