The starting point for our provision at Darley Dene is always the child.  We believe primary school plays an essential part in a child's future success and are committed to working in partnership with their parents to make this aspiration a reality. 

The children at Darley Dene are taught through the National Curriculum. Each year group follows areas of study which are broken down into carefully planned medium and short term plans.  

Children are taught in mixed ability classes throughout the school. They progress through the classes according to age except in very exceptional instances where the individual needs of the child make an alternative programme necessary.