Curriculum
Our curriculum recognises that all individuals have multiple intelligence. This is predominantly made up of intellectual, emotional, social, creative and physical quotients. In order for children to mature into well-rounded individuals, it is essential that all aspects of the child be adhered to. As such, our curriculum supports and nurtures all aspects of the individual.
We teach English, mathematics, science, art, music, drama, Spanish, French, psychology and philosophy as core subjects and cover geography, history and IT in our cross-curricular approach. In addition, we also provide the children with outdoor adventures such as bush craft and the physical activities of yoga, martial arts and golf.
With children being taught individually and in small groups, their progress is usually well ahead of their peers in other primary school environments. We set half-term targets and 
assess the children’s progress at the end of each term. The children are not ‘pushed’ with their learning, they are taught according to their own style (visual, auditory, kinaesthetic) matched by their own pace. Teaching using this approach results in children who are able to confidently progress with their learning.
By the time the children complete the Bloo House curriculum at age 10/11 they are well prepared for the next stage of their academic life, whether this is sitting entrance exams, attending senior school or home-education.
English
Emphasis is placed on gaining academic results in reading, comprehension, handwriting, creative writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar. We advocate the importance of creative expression and fully support children expressing themselves through their own stories and poetry. Our stock of fiction and non-fiction books means that children are never short of reading material to take home and share with their parents.
Maths
Mathematics is taught practically. Children learn to visualise and construct each mathematical concept prior to completing pencil and paper exercises. The skills of mental processing and the ability to solve number problems are consistently being challenged through these practical activities. Cross-curricular multi-sensory activities such as cooking and gardening support the acquisition of weights and measures. Our results show that being able to manipulate numbers through practical understanding increases future maths and science results.
Science
At Bloo House, we ensure that science is taught in a very proactive and practical way. Our scientific curriculum provides children with the fundamentals in the subject and covers all aspects of the scientfic field.
Experiments are conducted weekly, involving and engaging the children in the three areas of science; biology, physics and chemistry.
History & Geography
These subjects are taught within the curriculum through a cross curricular approach. Lessons that centre around key issues such as geographical formations and key times in history are supported by field trips to museums and other outdoor excursions. This provides children with the chance to see and experience key issues that have affected the land and mankind.
By teaching children in this way, we are able to bring together the impact of each subject and show how the interaction between science, history and geography takes place.
Spanish
Our weekly class is taught by a native speaker who concentrates on teaching Spanish vocabulary in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Children confidently take part in games giving them the informal opportunity to rehearse and practise their Spanish. They are then able to move onto learning the grammatical context of Spanish. Building rapport with the teacher is key to the children gaining a strong rapport with the language and therefore learning how to express themselves in that language.
French
French is taught on a weekly basis and as with Spanish, lessons are designed to be informal, relaxed and above all fun. Children are taught verbally through interactive workbooks, games and singing.
This foundation allows children to converse confidently and practically, before taking on the more complex issues of the language such as grammar and tenses later on in life.
Philosophy and Psychology
Our approach to teaching philosophy and psychology for children improves critical, creative and rigorous thinking. By building on the children’s own wonder and curiosity about ideas that are vitally important to them such as truth, goodness, love, friendship, rules and fairness, the children develop their higher order thinking skills and the attitudes necessary for good thinking.
The process of being enabled to question and discuss their ideas encourages the children to take increased responsibility for their own learning and to develop as independent learners. This improves not only their communication skills, but also their ability to work with others.
Art
We believe that all children can make use of artistic mediums as another means of expressing themselves. The children are taught specific techniques such as watercolour painting, often demonstrated by a local artist. We dedicate time specifically to the pursuit of non-directed activities as this allows children the freedom in which to follow their own creative impulses.
Prizes in local art competitions have been won by our children for their artistic endeavours.
Drama
The creative arts are an integral part of the Bloo House philosophy and no more so than drama.
Taught by our resident Drama teacher, Cassie Wadsworth, these lessons allow children to express themselves through improvisation, games and structured performances.
These innovative sessions help children develop imagination, language skills, social skills, confidence and creative expression. Drama works to promote a child's imagination and is vital in giving a child the ability to deal with everyday feelings.
Several Bloo House children attend drama and dance schools and have made appearances on stage and television.
Music
In many ways, music makes up the fabric of our lives and as such plays a vital role in the life of a Bloo House pupil.
Children are encouraged to explore all aspects of musical knowledge, whether it be through singing, music appreciation or learning an instrument.
Music is an extremely expressive language and is celebrated throughout our curriculum. Children learn the theory of music in a relaxed and fun way through games and self-expression and are encouraged to explore the art of sound through rythym and dance.
For children who want to develop their musical ability, Bloo House also offers additional sessions in singing, piano, guitar, wind instruments and percussion.
Yoga
In support of our physical curriculum, our yoga classes combine traditional yoga postures, which are woven together into exciting adventures. Children fly on mystical birds, float on magic carpets, ride supersonic space shuttles to the moon and play football with crabs on the beach!
In the safety and familiarity of Bloo House, amongst their friends, children are taught weekly by a qualified yoga professional.
Classes include helpful breathing, relaxation and visualisation techniques, improving children's concentration, capturing their imagination and helping them to feel more confident.
Martial Arts
The GB Martial Arts Association (GBMAA) is the country’s fastest growing multi-style Martial Arts governing body.
Martial arts offer children the chance to exercise an entire range of motions for the body as well as generally improving their co-ordination.
Unlike many other forms of physical activity, martial arts also have a mental and sometimes spiritual element which not only improves the mind's focus, but also helps in self-control.
Training in martial arts usually involves many little steps and progressions. As the children advance in their physical abilities, so their inner confidence increases.
Play
Play is a central part of our curriculum. We fully encourage children to play through their learning and to be enabled to share games and ideas with their friends.
They create characters and scenarios and are enabled to follow through on these imaginative journeys from day to day. We provide a wide array of toys and resources that enable the children to have “props” at hand.