Preparing early learners for well-rounded excellence

At Bevendean, the Pre-Prep day school for early learners at Danes Hill School in Oxshott, Surrey, England, children enjoy a holistic environment that helps them become all-rounders from an early age.

Danes Hill is widely recognised as one of the country’s leading co-educational day prep schools.

The children thrive in a fun learning environment where they feel safe and nurtured, relishing in the freedom to explore and grow to their fullest potential.

The school has a mission to develop people with active and creative minds along with a sense of understanding and compassion for others, with the courage to act on their values and beliefs.

The total and holistic development of each child is emphasised here, nurturing them spiritually, morally, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically.

Activities that allow early learners to explore

At such a young age, pupils greatly benefit from learning in tactile environments like the natural world, on top of learning through play.

Classroom learning takes place in bright, welcoming spaces that have been designed to inspire children to think creatively and excel academically.

The school also recognises that regular physical exercise is important, as it can build lifelong habits in being active and healthy.

At Bevendean, students enjoy a plethora of fun physical activities that get them moving and keeps their minds alert.

Situated in Oxshott, Surrey, Danes Hill is in close proximity to London but has the added benefit of 55 acres of land which means pupils learn in a green environment.

They enjoy the facilities such as the 10m onsite swimming pool with timetabled lessons, and regular visits to the Paddock at the Main School for Forest School.

Besides swimming, students can also partake in various sporting activities including dance, games, physical development and fitness.

Children experience one of these stimulating activities each day plus, every year, all students take part in a Sports Day held in the Summer Term.

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They can also play on an outdoor adventure pirate ship, and have access to the school’s music suite, IT room and library for more fun activities.

The refurbished library enables young students to really enjoy learning, cementing a lifelong habit and improving literacy.

It includes a secret reading pod along with colourful new furniture and over 3,000 books, ranging from The Gruffalo to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and beyond!

There are also several events such as harvest festivals, open days, carol services, theatre productions, and sports days.

Children here also learn French and Spanish from as young as three years old, so they can become better prepared for life at the Main School when the time comes.

The variety of extra-curricular activities available at Bevendean ensure students can explore their personal interests, talents and hobbies in an enriching and safe environment.

Activities for Year 1 children include Arty Crafters, Bevendean Chefs, Bevendean Bookworms, Ballet, Cricket, Aqua Splash, Judo, Show Stoppers and Woodland Adventures.

The activities are part of a voluntary programme design that gives children the chance to enjoy and develop an interest beyond the normal school day.

Caring and nurturing environment

Dedicated and excellent teachers at Bevendean allow for an environment where children are given undivided attention and nurtured.

They get personalised attention in small class sizes so teachers can easily detect if a student needs improvement or extension in a certain area.

At Bevendean and the Main School at Danes Hill, inclusivity is a major principle as the school ensures that every pupil is provided with opportunities to meet their individual needs, thus enabling them to achieve his or her potential.

The school has utilised resources fully, putting them towards developing strategies and methods that can be used by the student to underpin independent learning across the curriculum.

There is also wrap-around care available through both the breakfast club and an after-school club.

Children are supervised while they tuck into a healthy, well-balanced breakfast, and are also carefully monitored during play activities at Bevendean.

For an enriching environment that prepares early learners for a seamless transition to prep school, Bevendean at Danes Hill School is an excellent choice.

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