The areas overlap considerably, and topics are used to help the children to make sense of their learning and to allow them to create links between new ideas and what they already know. Each area of learning is implemented through planned, purposeful play and an individualised approach, where all girls take part in a mixture of adult-led and child-led activities, enabling them to progress and develop at their own pace. We aim for all children to achieve or exceed the ‘Early Learning Goals’, by the end of the Preparatory Class.

We value mindsets, skills and attitudes that we believe are invaluable in helping our girls become independent thinkers and learners, as well as preparing them for the future.

We also provide enrichment experiences through specialist teaching and either a school trip, outing or special visitor every term. Parents are both encouraged and welcomed into our classes throughout the year to address the girls which may include details of their culture, religious beliefs (during different festivals, for example), their experiences of the world or details of their career. A number of subjects are taught by specialists who work across year-groups in the school including science, music, gymnastics, PE, dance and Spanish.

The EYFS classrooms lead directly onto the secure and stimulating outdoor space which is used daily for supervised activities. In EYFS, girls have sole use of both the verandah and outdoor classroom area, with willow tunnels and muddy play structures reserved for their use. The children are also fortunate to have the beautiful area of Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill on their doorstep.