Moving to the Prep School

Although the move to the Prep School is a big step for the children of Pre Prep 2 we take certain steps towards making it as trouble free and as easy as we can for both parents and children.  In the autumn term of your child’s final year an information meeting is held with staff from Form I  and other relevant areas of the Prep School.  Parents are encouraged to take another tour of the facilities and to ask questions concerning their child’s transition into Form I.

The children are already familiar with the Prep School facilities through links in the curriculum and activities with Prep School staff.  A Form I member of staff accompanies them on an annual Pirate Day trip to Thorpeness Mere, and an induction afternoon is set aside in the summer term for the children to meet their new teacher and see their classroom.

A handover meeting is held between the Pre Prep 2 and Form I teachers and the Learning Support staff at the end of the summer term, to discuss the children and their strengths and weaknesses.

Transition Timetable:

Autumn term:   Information meeting for parents.

Summer term:   Trip to Thorpeness Mere; induction afternoon; handover meeting.

• Many of the staff at the Pre Prep are associated with the Prep. 
• The Swimming coach is Form I teaching assistant.
• Football and netball taught by Main School games staff.
• Once a term the Pre Prep 2 class are timetabled to visit the CDT workshop.
• There are Science and Book Day links with Heads of Department.
• Middle School Assembly every Wednesday morning.