LEARNING IN UPPER PREP

We know all our children extremely well: what makes them tick, where their strengths lie and where they need support. We carefully plan their educational experience to inspire them to aim high and be all that they can be.

We believe variety is key to making school fascinating. Give children lots of different ways to experience learning, and they will thrive and be hungry to learn more.

Our children become more powerful learners through our 5c’s approach, which concentrates on learning dispositions. The 5c’s are thoughtfully woven into every aspect of life at Stroud. The 5c’s are: Collaborative, Curious, Creative, Considered and Committed.

We have an experienced, energetic and talented team who welcome the children with warmth and a strong family ethos. Our children know that their teachers notice them and feel reassured and safe. Our smaller class sizes mean we have more time to teach, discuss and support each pupil. It also means we are able to adapt to the children’s individual needs.

Prep, also known as homework, will be set in accordance with your child’s age. A separate prep timetable can be found on your child’s Home School Diary. We see homework as a chance for children to practise doing a little bit of work at home and remembering to bring it back to school, in preparation for senior school.

Music and Speech & Drama lessons, also known as Extras, are available from Year 3 upwards. These will take place during the school day on a rota to ensure your child does not always miss the same curriculum lesson each week. Extras can be booked via a form that will be available in the school bulletin.