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<strong>Education</strong> Magazine<br />
A balanced approach<br />
Dulwich College Cranbrook<br />
Mrs Johanna Scanlon,<br />
Head of Nash House<br />
Children can join us in the term after<br />
they turn three, starting with as little<br />
as three half-day sessions a week,<br />
gently increasing over the year.<br />
We want every parent, child and<br />
member of staff to feel part of one<br />
cheerful family, so before a new child<br />
starts we visit them in their home<br />
and speak to key workers, gathering<br />
as much information as possible.<br />
Every classroom has an outdoor area<br />
where children can enjoy the fresh air<br />
Each child is also<br />
invited to Nash<br />
House with their<br />
parents to chat with staff and their<br />
new classmates. We also run parent<br />
and toddler groups from 18 months<br />
so many children are already familiar<br />
with the setting before they start.<br />
We are incredibly lucky to have a<br />
purpose-built building and playground,<br />
designed to create a safe, supportive<br />
environment for our little community.<br />
Classrooms are flooded with natural<br />
light thanks to their south-facing aspect<br />
and each has its own delightful outdoor<br />
learning area under a retractable canopy.<br />
Each day is thoughtfully structured<br />
with a lively mix of teacher-led and<br />
child-led activities. Specialist music, PE,<br />
art and French teachers enthuse<br />
our children to create an inspiring<br />
space. Finally, our Learning Support<br />
Department provides invaluable<br />
support, ensuring every child<br />
fulfils their unique potential.<br />
I had a very magical childhood and<br />
I want to be able to create this for<br />
the children at school through storytelling,<br />
the freedom to be outside<br />
exploring the grounds and creating<br />
a sense of wonder. You must never<br />
lose the ‘magic’, this is what drives<br />
curiosity and a hunger for learning.<br />
Life at Nash House is all about<br />
nurturing happy, independent<br />
children who love learning and feel<br />
confident expressing themselves.<br />
We laugh a lot, so we learn a lot.<br />
I think we have to teach children<br />
from a young age to slow down<br />
sometimes and relax and so we<br />
teach the children a yoga move a<br />
week as a relaxation technique.<br />
To me Dulwich Prep is “the<br />
best of both worlds”.<br />
I feel there is an excellent balance<br />
of academic studies and music,<br />
art, drama and sports and outdoor<br />
activities. Because of the wide range of<br />
opportunities there is something for<br />
every child, and we all have a great time.<br />
Nash House, Dulwich Cranbrook<br />
dulwichprepcranbrook.org<br />
surrey-homes.co.uk<br />
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