Harrogate Living Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

Learning
Opportunities
Beyond the
Curriculum
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“It’s so important to offer learning opportunities
and experiences that go beyond the standard
curriculum so that students have an opportunity
to thrive wherever their passions lie,” says Head of
Chapter House, Karen Kilkenny.
For example, all our students in Years 1-5 study Spanish and
Mandarin under the tutelage of native speakers and have weekly
swimming lessons in the on-site 25m swimming pool. They partake
in cooking and baking classes in a specialist food technology room
and have forest school lessons taught by a qualified Forest School
teacher onsite in our dedicated woodland area.
All pupils follow a sports programme under specialist coaches
that focuses on multi-skills to keep every individual motivated
and engaged in physical activity. At Key Stage 1 and EYFS,
we have daily Movement for Learning sessions led by our
Occupational Therapist which are designed to hone children’s
motor skills whilst developing greater control over their bodies.
Our students also enjoy art, dance, expert music teaching
and drama. As well as performing in school productions and
nativities, pupils in Years 3-5 can perform routines at the annual
Gym and Dance event to an audience of over 500. We also
facilitate gifted students in exploring their talents through a
variety of academic, arts and sports competitions.
To find out more about Chapter House, visit qe.org.
BRAcKENFIELD PRep
school
Since opening its doors in 1977, Brackenfield
Prep School has been a cornerstone of Harrogate’s
educational landscape, dedicated to shaping young
learners for over forty years.
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Catering to children from the ages of 2 to 11, we pride ourselves
on our small scale, allowing for a close-knit environment
where every child and their family is known and valued. Our
commitment to individualised attention has been recognized
with an ‘Excellent’ rating in every category by the Independent
School Inspectorate this summer, an honour distinguished by an
impressive 28 mentions of excellence.
At the core of Brackenfield,
four pillars—Curriculum
& Learning, Activities,
Outdoor Learning, and
Community—propel our
young learners towards
remarkable achievements.
Our ethos is simple:
provide a joyful and
supportive ‘extended
family’ environment where
happiness and care are
paramount. The breadth of
our educational experience
is anchored in these pillars,
ensuring that every child
benefits from a nurturing
atmosphere that cultivates not only academic excitement but
also the key values of Kindness, Honesty, Respect, Confidence,
Initiative, and Perseverance.
In support of our families, we offer flexible wraparound care for
before and after school, easing the daily pressures and enabling
parents to pursue their professional aspirations with confidence.
Our dynamic extra-curricular programme spans sports, dance,
arts & crafts, to computer coding—ensuring that our pupils are
engaged, creative, and content.
Discover the Brackenfield difference by visiting our website
at www.brackenfieldschool.co.uk or by contacting our
admissions office at 01423 508558 or by email: admissions@
brackenfieldschool.co.uk to schedule a visit with our
Headmaster. We look forward to welcoming you and your family
into our school community.
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