Reggio Emilia inspired
Learning from nature
We understand the importance and value of learning out of doors, the deep sensory and spiritual pleasure children get from engaging with nature.
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An Innovative Approach
Our vision is to create a unique educational environment where all children are respected as individuals, with life experiences and relationships that have influenced their development, rights, opinions and the quality of life to date. Children learn best when they feel safe, loved, cared for and are interested.
An Innovative Approach
Our vision is to create a unique educational environment where all children are respected as individuals, with life experiences and relationships that have influenced their development, rights, opinions and the quality of life to date. Children learn best when they feel safe, loved, cared for and are interested.
Jane Smalley, Principal
OFSTED
Outstanding in all areas
Our unique approach’s success is evident in our children’s progress. The Prepatoria Nursery and preschool achieved outstanding in all areas following individual Ofsted inspections. Read about our approach and the full Ofsted reports.
Our Approach
At The Prepatoria Nursery & Preschool, our children are listened to with respect, believing that their questions and observations are an opportunity to learn and search together in a continual collaborative process.
Nursery Ofsted Report
Preschool Ofsted Report
“Children thrive in this vibrant setting with the majority exceeding the expected development for their age. They gain excellent skills that prepare them very well for the next stage in their learning, such as starting school.” Ofsted, November 2017, Preschool, Rated Outstanding
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Our Latest News & Notifications
Autumn at the Prepatoria
It may look like a playground in a car park to us, but when you’re a child the world can appear very different. Just climb the bank, as I did today, and look around you. You may peer through...
Events 2019
We’re delighted to present you with our exciting Events Planner for this year. Any other events added throughout the year will be notified to you by email or letter. Please check the booking details...
An Inspector calls…..
What an exciting first term we’ve had at our newly opened school! Graeme and I returned to work, having taken our first real break in a long time, to a telephone call from Ofsted. With just seven...