Pre-Prep curriculum

Outstanding curriculum provision

Children bounce into school, excited to learn and are immersed in rich, dynamic experiences every day. They dive into a whirlwind of hands-on learning, from exploring the depths of swimming, art, cooking, computing and music with specialist teachers to venturing into the great outdoors at forest school. They embark on magical storytelling journeys with visiting authors and dazzle in whole-school creative performances. Each day is a fresh opportunity to spark their imagination, build confidence, and express themselves in new and exciting ways.

We believe children flourish when they are encouraged to ask questions, explore new ideas and express themselves in a safe, supportive environment. These values guide our approach to teaching, relationships, and expectations, fostering a community where every child feels seen, valued and motivated to succeed.

An evolving education

We have made purposeful changes to our physical environment and curriculum to better meet the evolving needs of our children. After careful research and observation, we redesigned our classrooms to create calm, open spaces that support movement, focus and independence. Walls were repainted a soothing sage green to reduce sensory overload, and traditional furniture was replaced with flexi-seating. This has empowered pupils—particularly boys—to take ownership of how they learn best, reducing frustration and increasing engagement.

This year, we have introduced a new language model to better prepare children for their journey through prep school. A two-year rolling programme covers six languages, with each taught by a single pre-prep teacher to the Reception to Year 2. This ensures consistency, progression, and a clear link with the prep school curriculum. Lessons focus on culture as well as vocabulary, using familiar resources like games and flashcards to create a joyful, holistic approach to language learning.

″Children are able to enjoy the benefits of small classes and being taught by inspirational teachers whilst sharing all the 'big' school space when needed.″

Parent

Fantastic extra-curricular activities

We have a wide range of on-site, extra-curricular activities for our Pre-Prep children which include:

Swimming
Ballet
Yoga
Music
Languages
Ballet
Chess
Gymnastics
Golf
Water skills
Tennis
Multi sports skills
Karate
Chelsea Football Club