Welcome to Pre-Prep
The pastoral care and wellbeing of the girls is at the heart of Pre-Prep. We believe that happy girls will flourish. The strong, secure relationships that the girls develop enables them to become competent learners who are resilient, capable, independent and self-assured.
The pastoral care and wellbeing of the girls is at the heart of Pre-Prep. We believe that happy girls will flourish. The strong, secure relationships that the girls develop enables them to become competent learners who are resilient, confident and independent.
The nurturing, happy environment and opportunities given to the girls allows for exceptional learning and development of the whole child.
Our Pre-Prep is quite simply buzzing with activity and the joy of learning. The girls are engaged, motivated and keen to share their learning experiences.
The Pre-Prep years are the foundation for your daughter’s future development and learning. We provide an exciting and challenging curriculum enabling the girls to realise their true potential. We are a dedicated team with a high staff to pupil ratio in each of the classes. Pupils will be taught by specialist teachers in German, Music, Gymnastics, Games and PE and from Year 1 in I.T.
We provide a nurturing environment where our pupils feel safe to express themselves and engage. Teamwork is developed and encouraged, and we provide varied learning opportunities. We develop a growth mindset from a very young age, where curiosity, creativity and taking risks is supported.
Pre-Prep
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Play areas
We have a fantastic all-weather self-contained EYFS area affectionately know as ‘Teletubby Land’ including a mud kitchen, water play and outdoor construction. There are two outdoor climbing frames, our ‘Wildside’ outdoor enrichment area and a playground equipped with toys and bikes.
Classrooms
Classrooms are inviting, spacious and well-resourced. Each class in Pre-Prep has immediate access to their own outdoor space providing further opportunity to develop learning.
Shared Facilities
We are fortunate enough to have use of the performing arts centre, the sports hall with a sprung floor, all weather netball courts, food technology classrooms and dining facilities.
Staffing
In each Pre-Prep class, we have a qualified teacher supported by two full time Teaching Assistants allowing for excellent staff to child ratio
Links with RGS Prep:
We join together with the boys from RGS Pre-Prep to celebrate book week, special current events and get to know our neighbours.
Pre-Prep
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Academic
Phonics
In Pre-Prep, the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds programme is used to teach phonics and early reading. From Reception through to Year 2, the girls are taught sound knowledge along with reading and spelling skills, in a progressive and systematic way. All Pre-Prep staff are fully trained in delivering the programme and participate in the teaching of reading and phonics.
Each week, the girls have five taught phonic or spelling sessions, along with three adult led group reading sessions. All girls are also heard read individually each week.
Maths
The maths mastery programme of study, White Rose Maths, is extended across all key stages in the Prep School. It is particularly beneficial for our girls in Pre-Prep, as it provides a solid foundation for their mathematical development and lays the groundwork for their future learning. By prioritising deep understanding, secure knowledge and gradual progression, we foster our pupils’ confidence, resilience and love of maths that will prepare them for a lifetime of mathematical success.
Pre-prep pupils are taught by specialist teachers for P.E, Gymnastics, Swimming, German and Music.
In Pre-prep, the girls have the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge through a creative curriculum which consists of various Science and Humanities topics.
Co-Curricular Clubs
The girls can take part in a wide variety of Co-Curricular clubs including dance, art, Judo, chess and gymnastics.
Where next?
11-16 Years
Our pupils enjoy exceptional educational opportunities within a caring and happy environment.
