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Education Supplement
Marlborough House takes a new
individual approach to teaching
Marlborough House School has a new individualised
enrichment programme for Years 7 and 8, offering pupils in the
top two years a more bespoke path and the opportunity to follow
their own passions and interests. What’s more, in light of the current
climate, they will offer a 30% reduction on fees for Years 7 and 8.
From September, Marlborough House will further individualise their learning
approach so that the children can follow their interests and strengths, and have
more freedom to step away from the constraints of the timetable – choosing drama
rather than a fourth games session in a week for example. Trips to senior schools for an
afternoon, hearing from guest speakers or trying a themed day off-timetable will all become
things that pupils can learn from alongside regular lessons. And the Year 8 Leadership Programme
offers even more trips and challenges enabling children to grow in confidence and independence at
the top of the School and finish in style! In this way, all pupils will get extra preparation for senior
school entrance or scholarships as well as an enriched experience that will serve them well,
long after they leave education. This individualised learning approach will sit alongside
school’s well-established Pre-Senior Baccalaureate (PSB). A forward-thinking school, the
PSB was adopted in 2019 to maintain the rigour of the curriculum, while allowing
children to learn more relevant skills for later life too, like how to present,
communicate, lead, collaborate, debate and research independently. This sits
alongside the school’s emphasis on educating characters as well as young
minds, helping children to develop practical wisdom, joy of learning
and self-belief that will support them at senior school and beyond.
To find out more about Years 7 and 8 at Marlborough
House, and book a private tour or a spot on their
Open Day on Wednesday 8 March 2023
visit marlboroughhouseschool.co.uk
Weston Green School rated
“Excellent” in ISI Inspection
Weston Green School in Thames Ditton, Surrey, was
awarded ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools
Inspectorate (ISI) for the academic achievement and personal
development of its pupils, reinforcing its aim to celebrate childhood
and give pupils a breadth of opportunity to achieve individual success.
The school prides itself on providing opportunities for each child to reach
their academic potential within an enriching environment where they feel valued,
fulfilled, confident and emotionally secure. Since the school’s last inspection in 2017,
the school has grown from strength to strength with the new inspection commenting that
pupils have “outstanding levels of self-confidence” and that “opportunities abound for pupils
to experience excellence in achievement”.
The Headteacher, Sarah Evans said, “I am thrilled that the Inspectors have given such high praise
to every aspect of school life and have acknowledged the excellent academic achievements,
as well as the incredible personal developments our children achieve throughout their
time at Weston Green School”. The ISI report said the school is “successful in its
aim of providing pupils with opportunities to achieve their academic potential”,
that “pupils work with evident enthusiasm and relish their learning”, and
that “principles and values are actively promoted which facilitate the
personal development of pupils”. One parent also said that the school is
“academically rigorous but incredibly friendly and warm”.
If you are looking for a prep school place (for boys and girls
aged 2-11 years), you can see Weston Green School yourself
at their Open Morning on Thursday 16th March.
Individual tours are also available on request. Find out
more at wesstongreenschool.org.uk
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