I believe that an outstanding educational experience encompasses not only the academic curriculum, but also includes wellbeing, developing confidence, self esteem and happiness. At Prospect House we value these elements equally. Years of teaching have taught me that every child is great at something. At Prospect House we endeavour to enable every child to discover and utilise their strengths, develop empathy so they can relate to others with compassion and understanding, and to foster a lifetime love of learning through enjoying and engaging with all aspects of school life.
As the Headmaster of our school, I am tasked with the responsibility to develop and guide the next generation of teachers and it is my hope that I am able to help them become the best that they can be. A great teacher makes a difference to a child’s life and it is our responsibility to be great.
I have always said that if in 20 years from now one of the many pupils that I have taught says, ‘Mr Hodge, he made a difference’, I will have achieved my goal.
Michael Hodge Headmaster
We are delighted to announce that from 1 September, Kelly Gray will become the new Head of Prospect House School.
For the past three years, Kelly has been the Head of Bassett House School in Notting Hill, part of the Dukes Education family. Kelly holds a degree in English & Philosophy from the University of Leeds and a PGCE specialising in English. She first worked in an inner-city state school where she was soon accepted on the National College for Leadership’s Fast Track programme, taking on the role of SENCo. Kelly worked for many years at Thomas’s Kensington heading up key pastoral projects and driving forward English and History. Prior to joining Bassett House, Kelly was Deputy Head at the French independent school, Jacques Prévert, and was founding Deputy Head of Rutherford House School in Balham. She has been in school senior leadership roles for 20 years.
Kelly’s areas of professional expertise include leadership and management, curriculum design and roll-out, Early Years, and of course, safeguarding and compliance. Kelly has also completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship. During her tenure, Kelly has significantly grown Bassett House, achieved numerous awards and accolades for academics and pastoral care, and Bassett House pupils have consistently achieved places in many of London’s top senior schools.
