Parents-Information-Handbook-2016-2017

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Mrs Sarah Rankine
Head of Nursery
Headmaster’s Introduction
Mr Gareth Lloyd
Headmaster
Father Christopher Cann
Head of Preparatory School
Welcome to Ratcliffe College. This booklet gives you plenty of information which you will need,
ranging from uniform to activities to academic advice. Please do not hesitate to contact the appropriate
member of staff if you have any queries or need any further information.
We are immensely proud of Ratcliffe College Preparatory School. Opening its doors to children in
September 2014, the state-of-the-art edifice promotes the outstanding teaching and learning in all areas
and in the deepest sense. It was wonderful to have this recognised in the Inspection of March 2015, in
which we achieved the extremely rare accolade of being judged ‘Excellent’ in every single category.
Alongside our Senior School for 11 - 18 year olds, Ratcliffe College offers a rounded and fulfilling
continuous education for 3 - 18 year olds on a single campus. Teachers inspire happiness, both in the
classroom and in the many extra-curricular activities on offer, and this in turn motivates our children to
work hard, play hard and look after each other — a Headmaster cannot ask for any more!
Many opportunities exist for you to visit Ratcliffe and we look forward to meeting you on these occasions
to develop the important home-school understanding and partnership which will contribute so much to
your child’s well-being and progress.
I wish your child every success and happiness at Ratcliffe College.