Prep School

• Challenging and stimulating: we aim to unlock each child’s full potential through engaging, thought-provoking tasks that promote critical thinking
• Deep learning: the Maths Mastery curriculum builds a strong foundation, emphasising connections and long-term understanding
• Broad and engaging: diverse texts in English develop inference, deduction, and writing skills, with a focus on accurate grammar
• Oracy and public speaking: prestigious English Speaking Board Exams empower children to confidently share their ideas
• Creative Literacy Explorers Programme: this programme cultivates a love of reading and early literacy skills through immersive activities and a focus on core texts. Staff incorporate pedagogical research and innovative approaches to encourage children’s engagement with literacy and writing.

Our pastoral care approach is built on a structured, escalatory framework that ensures every pupil is known, supported and able to flourish.

It begins with Form Teachers (and all teachers) closely monitoring each child’s wellbeing. Where concerns such as low self-esteem, social struggles, or changes in behaviour arise, the child is flagged in Key Stage pastoral meetings. The Key Stage Lead then collaborates on targeted in-class strategies. If concerns persist, they escalate to our Heightened Pastoral Oversight Framework, reviewed weekly by the Senior Team and Pastoral Leads. This enables high-impact interventions to be put in place, including pastoral coaching, life coaching, emotional literacy sessions and counselling.

We treat pastoral care with the same level of analysis and rigour as academic interventions: both are reviewed in cyclical data cycles, allowing us to respond proactively and consistently.

Our house point system reinforces positive behaviour through daily alignment with our Farringtons School Pledge. As the pledge focuses beyond just academic progress, recognition is inclusive and achievable for all, creating a culture of belonging and praise, with pupils earning house points for being kind, being welcoming and working as a team. The system has deep engagement from pupils, who earn Pledge Badges at significant milestones throughout the year, such as at 50 house points (bronze), 100 house points (silver) and 200 house points (gold). Pledge Badges and a broader range of achievements are championed on a weekly basis in our weekly celebration assemblies.

A key pillar of our care system is our robust anti-bullying strategy, which focuses on strategy, education, and culture. Children are encouraged to share concerns through a variety of accessible channels – speaking to their form teacher, visiting the Serenity Space, or using anonymous share boxes. All concerns are assessed using the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s definition and a defined four-quadrant framework to distinguish where there is a bullying behaviour. This ensures every child feels safe, listened to, and protected.

Above all, we place strong emphasis on knowing every child well – from the classroom to the Senior Leadership Team – so that every child feels seen. Every intervention, system and conversation are built with that principle in mind.

In our Learning Enrichment Department, we have a dedicated team of four staff members who work across the school to provide tailored interventions. We analyse pupil data on a cyclical basis to identify who might need extra support in areas such as Maths or English and put the right interventions in place. Our Head of Learning Enrichment is a qualified SENCO who also supports pupils with SEND and EAL needs through personalised interventions.

For those pupils identified as greater depth – excelling in their subjects at the highest percentiles – we offer enrichment opportunities to further stretch their learning. For all pupils, we strive to offer self-select opportunities for them to push for greater depth. As a school, we are constantly exploring ways for our pupils to grow. We are an aspirational environment that knows that all pupils are able to make progress, if the right provision is put in place.

• Critical thinking: Philosophy for Children (P4C) sharpens critical, creative and communication skills through respectful debate and inquiry
• Responsibility and independence: residential trips in Key Stage 2 build confidence, maturity, and lasting memories
• Time to shine: from Pre-Reception, pupils are given the opportunity to perform in productions and take part in class assemblies

• Curiosity and wonder: our broad curriculum ignite curiosity and a love for learning
• Enrichment: trips, workshops, and specialist teaching in Music, PE, Computing, Languages, and more bring subjects to life
• Thriving sports: passionate coaching and a diverse range of sport options foster a love for physical activity
• Creative expression: music, dance, drama, and art are celebrated and showcased, providing opportunities for self-expression

• Seamless transition: close collaboration with the Senior School provides access to specialised teaching and facilities
• Comprehensive understanding: staff ensure a smooth transition with a deep understanding of each child’s individual needs

At Farringtons Prep, we use the Jigsaw Programme to teach Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education. Jigsaw provides a mindful, whole-school approach that brings together relationships and health education, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills and spiritual development. Children follow six half-termly themes –Being Me in My World, Celebrating Difference, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships, and Changing Me – ensuring a consistent, age-appropriate journey as they grow. This carefully structured programme not only meets all statutory requirements but also supports children’s wellbeing, resilience and self-esteem, helping them to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to thrive now and in the future.