Our Reception

Following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, children in Reception are given a thorough grounding in phonics and reading and are taught to recognise and use numbers with a real understanding. The children also receive lessons from our specialist staff in Art, PE, Music, ICT, French, Dance and Cooking.

We provide a safe, challenging, stimulating, and caring community which is sensitive to the needs of each individual child. During their Reception year with us, each child is supported in becoming more independent and self-confident.

Ours is truly a happy, inclusive school and Reception children naturally absorb the principles of friendship, caring for and respecting each other, working together and accepting that everyone is different. It is something you’ll see throughout Kew College Prep – and what makes us truly special.

Infant House (Years 1-2)

The Infant House continues to build on the secure foundation established in EYFS, gradually moving to a more formal learning approach. Each class is taught by their own class teacher for their core subjects. This allows teachers to really get to know each pupil and to support them to achieve their full potential. Particular attention is given to developing numeracy and literacy skills.

Children are encouraged to play an active role in their learning, to think for themselves and to make connections with their own experiences and the world around them. Through engaging and stimulating lessons, children develop a passion for reading through individual and class reading sessions. They progress through the reading scheme and conduct weekly visits to our beautiful school library.

In addition to learning the core subjects, our pupils benefit from lessons with specialist teachers in Art, French, Music, ICT, Dance and Games. Class teachers communicate regularly with these specialist teachers, to ensure that each pupil is making progress in all areas of the curriculum.

Junior House (Years 3-6)

In the Junior House, our children receive a rigorous yet rounded education. The curriculum is designed to provide them with opportunities to create, connect and collaborate both within and beyond the classroom. Children are encouraged to ask questions, take risks and think creatively. Technology is used to enhance learning across all subject areas, and Sports and Arts feature prominently in school life.

The Junior House is also the springboard for our unique 11+ programme. From Year 5 onwards, each child is provided with a tailored learning plan. They receive specialist Maths, English and Reasoning courses and are securely guided on their journey towards the 11+ entrance exams, as well as life beyond Kew College Prep.