Knowledge Organisers

Each department has carefully designed a Knowledge Organiser for each subject per half term. Knowledge organisers are a concise, structured overview of the key facts, concepts and information of a particular topic. 

Knowledge Organisers include key content often displayed in the form of diagrams, tables, timelines, key vocabulary and key questions.

Students are given a copy of the Knowledge Organiser in their homework packs and are also provided with another copy that they stick in their books. Students can take a Knowledge Organiser pack home and also access a digital version on the school website. 

In addition to using the Knowledge Organisers to complete their homework tasks, students can use the KOs in a variety of ways to enhance their learning and improve retention of important concepts. These strategies are listed below.

• Self Testing and Quizzing: For example, students can test their understanding by recalling key sequences, timelines or completing blank grids. 
• Revising key concepts: Students can transform key terms or concepts into flashcards, mindmaps etc. This can help with active recall. 
• ​Summarise Information: Students can create a more concise version of the KO with only the most essential information, focusing on core ideas. 

​By engaging in these strategies, students will develop their understanding and memory in all subjects.