The Prepatoria Difference
We do things differently at The Prepatoria Nursery and School, here are 9 reasons to join us:
The Prepatoria Difference
We do things differently at The Prepatoria Nursery and School, here are 9 reasons to join us:
Reggio Emilia inspired
The foundation for our education begins with love and respect for the citizenship of the child, inspired by Reggio Emilia philosophies. But, what does it mean to be Reggio inspired?
Learning beyond the classroom walls
We understand the importance and value of learning out of doors, the deep sensory and spiritual pleasure children get from engaging with nature.
Our unique curriculum
The Prepatoria curriculum recognises the process, not the product of learning. Our unique curriculum is not child-centred nor teacher directed, but one which originates from the child; a ‘negotiated curriculum’ between the child, parents and teachers.
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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.
– Jane Smalley, Principal
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
The success of our unique approach is evident in the progress all our children make. All three areas of The Prepatoria – Nursery, Pre-school and School and achieved outstanding in all areas following individual Ofsted inspections. Read about our approach and the full Ofsted reports.
Our Approach
At The Prepatoria Nursery & School, 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.
The Prepatoria Curriculum
In writing our very own curriculum, we’ve interwoven the very best principles and practices from across the globe with our proven education methodologies to create an innovative learning experience for children up to seven years of age.
Nursery Ofsted Report
“A nurturing and incredibly well-resourced play environment. Staff support babies’ communication skills extremely well and pay exceptional attention to their gestures, babbles and expressions.” Ofsted, February 2018, Infant & Toddler Centre, Rated Outstanding
Pre-school 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, Pre-school, Rated Outstanding
School Ofsted Report
“The stimulating, innovative curriculum has been designed to kindle pupils’ curiosity while ensuring the rapid development of a range of skills. It provides a wealth of rich learning opportunities. Literacy and mathematics are threaded through the curriculum and developed at every opportunity.” Ofsted, October 2018, The Prepatoria School, Rated Outstanding
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The Prepatoria School curriculum
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