THE CURRICULUM IN UPPER PREP

We have a lively curriculum designed to inspire young minds. We believe that the children learn best when they are finding out for themselves and learning from mistakes. Each half term, a curriculum overview will be sent to you, explaining what your child is learning and allowing you to support your child at home with their learning.

Upper Prep form tutors will provide consistency, care and excellence in teaching the core subjects: English, Maths, Science and Engineering, Computing and Digital Literacy, and Discovery, a thematic approach that combines the subjects of History, Geography and Religious Studies.

The children are taught by specialist teachers for Performing Arts, Art, Craft and Design, Languages, Games, PE and Outdoor Education. Provision is extended for Languages, allowing for the introduction of a second language and Sport in Upper Prep. The children will move to subject-based classrooms for some of these lessons. Rooms include a Sports Hall, STEAM Centre, Performing Arts classroom, Dance and Drama Studio and Cookery Room.

The day-to-day curriculum is enriched through trips, visitors and whole school events such as Languages Day and STEAM week, where pupils take part in themed activities that provide inspiration and encourage collaboration.

Our facilities offer a wide range of exciting indoor and outdoor learning areas. We also have use of an outdoor swimming pool, library, riding arena, tennis courts, adventure playground and our Forest School.