Our Approach
Our curriculum aims to encourage curiosity in our learners and the confidence to question, whether inside or outside the classroom. Links made between subjects stimulate interest and engage imaginations whilst skills are developed through problem solving and collaboration in all subjects. Children are encouraged not to be afraid to get things wrong but to persevere – an essential part of the learning journey.
Bespoke
Bespoke
Experience tells us that each child is unique and that children do not all develop in the same way at the same time. Lessons are planned around each learner’s needs, enabling children of all abilities to make good progress and feel success.
Recognising these differences means that we encourage children to present their work in the way that suits them; video or digital presentations, oral presentations, 2D or 3D models, will all showcase a child’s understanding of a particular subject.
A careful programme of assessment ensures that there is the right amount of stretch and challenge available for each pupil.
Specialist Teaching
Specialist Teaching
The curriculum is broad and varied with specialist teaching in music, French, drama, PE and Mandarin (in Year 6).
Learning includes weekly computing lessons which enable children to gain practical skills for the digital world, including how to stay safe online, coding and complements and supports learning in all areas of the curriculum.
Please click on the below to view example timetables.
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning is timetabled each week for all year groups and our pupils have access to the beautiful grounds, forest and our outdoor adventure course, the Confidence Course.
From lessons in species classification, to closer examination of habitats, to building a river course from natural materials, to a mindful walk, it is an integral part of how we complement learning and a fundamental part of our wellbeing offer.
Personal, Social, Health Education
Personal, Social, Health Education
PSHE helps children to deal with the critical issues they face every day such as friendships, emotional wellbeing and change; and the introduction of Global Citizenship lessons from 2023 will ensure that our children are equipped and prepared with the knowledge and understanding to make impactful decisions in the future.
Prepared
Prepared
Our pupils leave the Prep School prepared for wherever their next steps take them. Around 60% move up to our Senior School each year and the majority of other leavers join local grammar schools, as we have an excellent history of preparing students for the Kent Test.