We seek to create an informal, friendly but firm atmosphere in a carefully structured framework where the human relationship between teacher and child is at the centre of the learning experience.

We have learnt that the presence of a stable and caring environment is vital to the growth of the child’s self confidence and self awareness.

In the early years, from our nursery onwards, priority is given to the acquisition of the fundamental skills of literacy and numeracy. This in complemented by the encouragement of self-expression, verbal communication, physical coordination, personal and social development. Library lessons are timetabled for every class from nursery.

Teachers draw on a wide variety of stimuli to engage every child in the classroom and make extensive use of the fully equipped IT suite. The approach taken in any subject varies depending on individual need and all classes are mixed ability, but are small enough to ensure that each child of whatever ability is challenged and stimulated at his or her own level. More able children receive enrichment material and those experiencing difficulties are given the additional help they need, including individual help from specialist teachers.

Our approach results in unparalleled success, more than 70% of children proceed to selective Grammar Schools – more than any other school in Thanet.