Wellingborough School
The importance of the early years
One of the delights of being a Head is seeing the amazing development of our youngest pupils. At Wellingborough, our Nursery welcomes children from the age of three, so they are with us for at least a year before they take the important step into Reception. T e early years of a child’s education should make the most of their naturally inquisitive nature and curiosity about the world around them. Our wonderful Nursery staff understand the importance of emotional wellbeing and are able to nurture the children, encouraging their independent skills by providing a wealth of learning opportunities. Giving them this positive start to their learning journey sets them on a path for success in later life. By capturing the enthusiasm and interest that a young child naturally possesses, they are enabled to see that school is a positive, enriching experience and learning is fun. We help the children to develop independence of thought and self-expression while also learning the skills of collaboration and the importance of kindness. Children at this initial stage of their education gain real benefi t from the nurturing care of our Nursery staff but they also have the unique
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Katharine Owen Head of Prep School at Wellingborough School
advantage of our subject teachers’ expertise. T is includes weekly sessions with our music, dance and sport specialists as well as the use of the main school facilities such as the sports hall, dining hall and 20 acres of sports fi elds. While our Nursery children move naturally
into Reception, we also welcome some new pupils into this year group. It is during this year that the children are introduced to Spanish by our Head of Modern Foreign Languages and their PE lessons are also taught by specialist staff from our Sports Department. Children continue their journey through the
Lower Prep until the end of Year 2, by which time, they are ready for the next step – into the Upper Prep and all the excitement of Key Stage 2. T is is also a natural entry point for new children. T ose who join us in Year 3 are able to experience a wide curriculum which ensures that each pupil has experience in music, drama, sport, computing, and art as well as all the main curriculum subjects. Every single child will have a talent or a particular
strength and, as a school, it is important that we provide them with a range of experiences so that a spark is ignited in whatever inspires them. We can then kindle that fl ame and enable them to develop their talent and discover where their passion lies.
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