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STAINES PREPARATORY SCHOOL DELIGHTED TO BE SHORTLISTED FOR ‘PREP SCHOOL OF THE YEAR’

STAINES Preparatory School is a happy and welcoming, non-selective school that prides itself on creating a genuine family atmosphere alongside a first rate education.

It has been ‘Educating today’s children for the Challenges of Tomorrow’ for over 85 years and is delighted to have just been shortlisted for ‘Prep School of the Year’ in the Independent School awards 2020.

This accolade comes hot on the heels of the December 2019 ISI inspection where it achieved the highest rating possible in all categories - ‘excellent’ in the quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements as well as the quality of the pupils’ personal development.

Its independent status allows it to provide a bespoke learning opportunity alongside the National Curriculum giving pupils the tools to achieve well above the national average. This was recognised by the ISI who commented that “Overall achievement in EYFS is excellent” as well as noting that “Mathematics is a strength of the school”, “Numeracy achievement in Year 1 & 2 is excellent” and that “pupils’ writing in English is excellent, with particularly strong pieces of extended writing”.

The school adopts a ‘growth mindset’ culture. Growth Mindset is a programme which looks to empower pupils with the core belief that abilities, rather than being fixed, can be developed over time. Research shows that this powerful belief leads to an increased focus on learning, greater resilience, and superior achievement. The ISI inspectors were particularly impressed by the personal development of pupils, noting in their report that “Pupils display high levels of self-esteem due to the nurturing environment of the school”.

COMMITMENT TO SUCCESSFUL LEARNING

The pupils at Staines Prep learn the value of commitment to successful learning, develop discipline and a sense of responsibility. This supportive and nurturing environment enables pupils to fulfil their potential and become more confident, independent lifelong learners across all areas of the curriculum and well–adjusted, global citizens.

The school has faced significant challenges over the past few months, putting measures in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus has tested the resilience of both the school community and its pupils, with the growth mindset culture coming into its own as pupils made the switch to online learning.

‘Staines Prep @ Home’ was introduced with a full timetable of classes with a balanced programme of live virtual lessons, pre-recorded lessons and independent learning, all differentiated to each pupils stage of development, to support and complement families adjusting to a ‘new normal’ of juggling work, home, children and school all under one roof.

WELCOMING PUPILS BACK SAFELY

Following considerable planning and preparation by staff the school welcomed back nursery, reception and Years 1 & 6 classes in June, enriching pupils’ learning with that all important social interaction whilst still maintaining social distancing. This was achieved by making the most of the classrooms to create safe and secure bubbles, staggered drop off and pick up times with temperature checks for all pupils and staff on arrival, a comprehensive system of one-way corridors, extra hygiene stations and personal resources for each child. After a further relaxation of national restrictions meant it was able to bring back Year 5s part-time and enable all other year groups the opportunity to have time in school before the end of the school year.

As the school welcomes back all pupils, following the new government guidance, it is fully prepared for an ever changing situation - as this pandemic has proven to be - to ensure the consistent provision of an excellent education for pupils no matter the challenges of the future.

To discover more about Staines Prep, contact the admission team on admissions@stainesprep.co.uk or head to the website, stainesprep.co.uk