In Darwin Class, children have access to all areas of the curriculum, which is delivered through engaging, hands-on and sometimes sensory experiences. Our learners are encouraged to be creative, curious and enthusiastic in their approach to learning, with opportunities to explore and develop their individual interests and skills.

Darwin Class also enjoys an exciting extracurricular activity: horse riding. This usually takes place during the Autumn term and provides a wonderful opportunity for our learners to experience something new and develop confidence in an unfamiliar environment. For some children, it may be their first time riding a horse, making it a memorable and rewarding experience.

  Our topic for Autumn 1 is: Black History 

The children have been exploring the story Henry’s Freedom Box, learning about Henry “Box” Brown and his journey to freedom.

As part of our learning, the children have taken part in a range of hands-on and sensory experiences. They had the opportunity to climb inside a box similar to the one Henry travelled in and describe how they felt while inside. This immersive experience helped the children to develop an understanding of Henry’s experience and encouraged them to explore their thoughts and emotions.

The children have also been developing their creativity through artwork inspired by the artist Kehinde Wiley. In addition, they have enjoyed exploring different cultures through food by preparing and cooking dishes inspired by East African and Jamaican cuisine.