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In this section
Welcome from the Head of Pre-Prep
Learning Overview & Timetables
Meet the Pre-Prep Staff
Creative Development
Physical Development
Knowledge & Understanding of the World
Mathematical Development
Communication, Language & Literacy
Personal, Social & Emotional Development

For New Parents: How the Children Learn: Nursery/Reception
Learning Overview & Timetables

The children in Shell 3 (what we call our Nursery) enjoy a broad curriculum with the Early Learning goals set out by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).  Each term we work with a specific theme that highlights not only the core subjects but also serves to further the children’s experiences in history, geography and art.

The class has a French lesson once a week with the emphasis very much on practical experiences, including the gastronomic.

We use the school grounds (28 acres) to carry out our nature studies and talk about different types of animals we might see.  We aim to allow the children to learn and improve their skills through fun and play, so each child will be given a target that will be personal to their learning and can lead to the award of an achievement star.

Through their year in Shell 4 (Reception), the children will continue to participate in activities where they can explore, investigate, discover, create, practise, repeat, revise and consolidate their developing knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes.


Please click on the links below to view the timetables for Kindergarten, Shell 3 and Shell 4.

Kindergarten Timetable

Shell 3 Timetable

Shell 4 Timetable




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