At Prospect House, our children succeed on their own merits, at their own pace, often beyond their own expectations – supported and encouraged by committed staff.
Our high teacher-to-pupil ratio ensures that every child gets dedicated time and attention. We tailor our education to the individual, identifying strengths and weaknesses and adapting the learning accordingly. As the children grow, teachers provide extra challenges to stretch the more able pupils and increased support for those needing it.
In addition to our wonderful class teachers, we have specialist teachers for art & design technology, computing, French, music and sport. As students approach the end of their time at Prospect House, they will be well prepared the independent and grammar senior schools entry exams by our knowledgable 11+ coordination team.
Beyond the classroom we have many opportunities to discover the strengths, interests and passions of our children from our broad curricular and co-curricular offerings. We want to provide an education for life, giving our students the knowledge, skills and values they need to create their own successes as thoughtful and confident individuals in the world beyond.
The wellbeing of the children is at the heart of everything we do. Understanding the challenges that each child faces is crucial, and from this we have created a comprehensive pastoral programme to support the mental, social, physical and intellectual development of the children in our care.
We hope our website gives you a taste of how we bring learning to life in and beyond the classroom.
The Early Years Foundation Stage, which comprises of Nursery and Reception, is the beginning of the learning journey. Here there is a focus on developing curiosity and enquiring minds where children explore and discover through play.
Elements of the Montessori and Curiosity approaches are woven into the classroom and underpin daily teaching. Children have an innate desire to be independent and to learn how to achieve every day tasks at different stages. Practical life activities using real objects in real situations is crucial, and time is given to children to repeat and refine these skills. This independence is nurtured right from the very beginning through everyday routines, under the enthusiastic, watchful eyes of our experienced Early Years team.
Alongside these areas the children are also taught French, gym, PE, computing and music by specialist teaching staff.
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Our bespoke curriculum is designed and delivered to be intellectually exciting, academically engaging and imaginatively stimulating. Core subjects are complemented by a wide range of arts, languages and humanities, as well as a keen focus on sport.
Performance is integral to developing children’s social and speaking skills, giving them the opportunity to find their unique voice. We help every child to shine through participating in fun, interactive and engaging lessons and performances. Both music and drama are hugely important in our school life, and we ensure every child is able to enjoy participating in activities, whatever their ability.
While ensuring our children achieve the best possible results is naturally important, it is not our only concern. Finding exactly the right school for your child to move on to, one that will build up their individual talents, interests and strengths, is key to their happiness, in the short and the long term. We are not a feeder school. We do not prepare children to conform to a set expectation. We bring out their best and find them the best place to continue that progress.
Whilst learning becomes more structured in Key Stage 1, lessons are practical and interactive, easing the transition from the Early Years and ensuring that the children continue their educational journey with confidence, positivity and independence.
In the mornings, the children are taught maths, English, phonics and guided reading in their own classes. This teaching is differentiated and the children often work in ability-based groups. In the afternoons, a topic-based curriculum enables us to teach the foundation subjects of humanities, science and art in an exciting and engaging way.
Specialist lessons of PE, gym, French, music and computing are also taught throughout the week, and Year 1 have a weekly outdoor learning session on Putney Heath. PSHCE, wellbeing afternoons and forest school lessons in The Hollow encourage reflection, socialisation, resilience, problem solving and collaborative group work.
The curriculum is enhanced by visitors and external trips, which are linked to the topics or current themes.
The next stage of the children’s journey is the move to Key Stage 2, which starts at Year 3. Whilst English and maths remain priorities, we believe that our children benefit from a well-rounded education, every subject is headed by its own coordinator to ensure that each discipline receives equal oversight, investment and care.
Our curriculum consists of English, maths, art & design technology, computing, French, geography, gym, history, Latin, music, PE, PSHCE, reasoning, RPE and science.
With greater maturity the children gain a higher level of independence, allowing them the opportunity to take on more responsibility in and around the school.
In Year 5, there is an increased emphasis on preparing the children for the 11+ examinations that take place in Year 6. From interview practice to exam techniques and familiarisation our children are wholly prepared.
Following the 11+ examinations in Year 6 the focus is on enrichment and the transition into secondary school and they leave us ready for their next adventure.
