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Nursery

Entry into Nursery
Prior to entry, children are invited to spend a morning in ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ with their prospective year group, during which informal assessments will take place. Children seeking admission into Year 2 will also be assessed more formally in Mathematics and English. This trial morning provides an opportunity for the children to experience life at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Pre-Preparatory and Nursery and to get to know the children in their future class. If a child is moving from another school they will be asked to bring examples of their current work in Mathematics, English and Reading. We will also contact the child’s school for a written report about their academic achievements and behaviour.

Nursery
Children may join the Nursery from their second birthday. Children are required to attend a minimum of six sessions per week to ensure they have access to the full range of the curriculum provided. However, sessions must be taken in full days regularly each week, if places are available.

Transfer to Pre-Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
Almost all Nursery pupils continue through to the Pre-Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ. Confirmation of places is made after discussions between the Head of Nursery and the Headmaster, taking issues of behaviour into consideration if necessary. The Head of Nursery can advise on the transfer procedure.

Pre-Preparatory

Entry into the Pre-Preparatory
Prior to entry, children are invited to spend a morning in school with their prospective year group, during which informal assessments will take place. Children seeking admission into Year 2 will also be assessed more formally in Mathematics and English. This trial morning provides an opportunity for the children to experience life at ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Pre-Preparatory and Nursery and to get to know the children in their future class. If a child is moving from another school they will be asked to bring examples of their current work in Mathematics, English and Reading. We will also contact the child’s school for a written report about their academic achievements and behaviour.

Pre-Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ
Children join the Reception class of the Pre-Preparatory section in the September following their fourth birthday. Pupils may join the ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ in other year groups, subject to availability of space in each year group. Parents are encouraged to visit with their child before registering for a place. Prior to a place being offered, your child will be invited to spend a morning of informal assessment at the Pre-Preparatory & Pre-¾«¶«Ó°Òµ and, where appropriate, a written report from the child's current school or nursery will be requested.

Transfer to Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ after Year 2
It is expected that children will transfer to ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ but this is dependent on achieving a certain standard of work in Literacy and Numeracy. Issues of behaviour are also considered, where appropriate, during consultation between the Pre-Preparatory & the Preparatory ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ, prior to transfer.

Prep and Senior Entrance

Scholarships

Bursaries

Registration

Fees