Our primary online education is designed to provide a comprehensive and interactive learning experience for students. With a focus on cultivating a strong foundation in core subjects, we offer engaging virtual classrooms, personalized attention from experienced educators, and a diverse range of interactive learning resources.
Click on our subjects below to find out more about what is covered.
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 Mathematics curriculum builds on the basics with more advanced concepts and applications.
Advanced Arithmetic: Mastery of all four operations and introduction to fractions and decimals.
Geometry: Understanding more complex shapes and spatial reasoning.
Data Handling: Introduction to basic statistics and data representation.
Advanced Numeracy Skills Expansion:
Advanced Arithmetic: ‘Fractions & Decimals’
Geometry: ‘Complex Shapes & Spatial Reasoning’
Data Handling: ‘Basic Statistics & Data Representation’
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 curriculum builds upon the skills acquired in Key Stage 1, focusing on more advanced literacy concepts..
Comprehension: Enhancing understanding of texts.
Grammar: Solidifying rules of language structure.
Writing and Reading Tasks: Introducing more complex tasks to challenge students.
Advanced Literacy Skills Expansion:
Comprehension: ‘Understanding Texts’
Grammar: ‘Language Structure’
Vocabulary: ‘Word Knowledge’
Complex Tasks: ‘Challenging Writing & Reading’
The Key Stage 2 Science curriculum, for children aged 7 to 11, builds on foundational knowledge and introduces more detailed scientific concepts.
Life Processes and Living Things: Understanding habitats, life cycles, and human biology.
Materials and Their Properties: Investigating states of matter and material changes.
Physical Processes: Exploring forces, electricity, and light.
Expanding Scientific Knowledge:
Introduction to Science Concepts:
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 History curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and introduces more detailed historical concepts.
Ancient Civilizations: Studying ancient societies such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.
British History: Exploring key periods in British history from the Stone Age to the present.
Historical Enquiry: Developing skills to investigate historical events and draw conclusions.
Building Historical Understanding:
Ancient Civilizations: ‘Egypt, Greece, Rome’
British History: ‘Key Periods’
Historical Enquiry: ‘Investigative Skills’
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 Geography curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and introduces more detailed geographical concepts.
Physical Geography: Studying landforms, water bodies, and natural phenomena.
Human Geography: Understanding human settlements, land use, and economic activities.
Geographical Skills: Developing map skills, data collection, and fieldwork techniques.
Expanding Geographical Knowledge:
Physical Geography: ‘Landforms & Water Bodies’
Human Geography: ‘Settlements & Land Use’
Geographical Skills: ‘Maps & Fieldwork’
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 Wellbeing curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and introduces more detailed concepts of personal and social wellbeing.
Emotional Regulation: Learning strategies to manage emotions effectively.
Developing Relationships: Understanding friendships, resolving conflicts, and respecting others.
Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Emphasizing balanced diet, regular exercise, and safe behaviors.
Building on Wellbeing Foundations:
Emotional Regulation: ‘Manage Emotions’
Developing Relationships: ‘Friendships & Conflict Resolution’
Healthy Lifestyle Choices: ‘Diet & Exercise’
For children aged 7 to 11, the Key Stage 2 Study Skills curriculum builds on foundational skills and introduces more detailed strategies for effective learning.
Time Management: Learning to manage time effectively for homework and study.
Note-Taking: Developing skills to take organized and useful notes.
Research and Inquiry: Enhancing skills to conduct basic research and gather information.
Building on Study Skills Foundations:
Time Management: ‘Effective Planning’
Note-Taking: ‘Organized Notes’
Research and Inquiry: ‘Gathering Information’
A VIBRANT ONLINE COMMUNITY
At Kensington Academy, we believe in the power of extracurricular activities to complement academic learning and build a connected community. Our students have the opportunity to explore their interests and develop new skills through a wide range of activities.
These activities are designed not only to enrich the educational experience but to also weave a tight-knit fabric of friendship and collaboration among our students, essential in an online learning setting.
