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The first years of education are a voyage of discovery – exploring, questioning, having a go and getting a thrill from every achievement.

Children can join us from the term they turn three, with a dedicated pre-Kindergarten class for our youngest learners aged two. Our dedicated Early Years setting, including the brand new 'Beehive', offers an inspiring and safe space for Kindergarten and Reception classes as they embark on their learning journeys, benefiting from our approach to education.

Early Years

Early Years

Our Learning Wheel

Knowledge versus skills? The debate goes on and on – but we believe that it isn't a choice between one or the other.  

Our Learning Wheel places the pupil at its core, is holistic and integrates the key areas of knowledge and understanding with thinking skills and learning characteristics.

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    Outer circle

    We prepare young people to blaze a trail in whatever field they choose. They leave us equipped with a breadth of skills, ready to become responsible global citizens.

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    Learning Segment

    We group our subjects together into six curriculum areas. We teach subjects in an integrated way, because the future belongs to those who can think way beyond narrow subject boundaries.

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    Learning to think

    Education is not just about imparting knowledge. It’s about teaching young people how to think for themselves: critically, creatively and collaboratively.

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    Developing Character

    Fostering a secure bedrock of self-esteem and a sure moral compass is essential preparation for a future in a complex world.

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    Our Learners

    Our schools are small enough to ensure that each learner is known. By placing our learners at the centre of our approach, we create an education that allows individuality to flourish.

Our approach 

We work closely with parents, sharing each child’s experiences to build a complete picture of his or her skills and to see how, together, we can help them progress.

  • Thematic learning

    We break down rigid boundaries between subjects, because learning isn’t all about set lessons.

  • Thinking skills

    Here, it's all about learning to learn, as we lay the foundations for a life-long love of learning.

  • Learning through play

    In the Early Years, play opens up endless learning opportunities.

  • Digital learning

    We embrace new technology, focusing on how it can convey concepts and enhance learning.

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  • Come and join us this Friday 13th from 8.30- 10.30 at Madingley Village Hall for Christmas Creativity. Creative Christmas activities that will help you get into the festive spirit such; Christmassy messy play, painting and colouring activities and many more. #spf https://t.co/m1GgPi1nAy
  • Come and join us this Friday 13th at Dame Bradbury's for Christmas Stories, Songs and Rhymes with the librarian. It will help to encourage a lifelong love of books from an early age with a mix of old and new favourites. #damebradburyschool
  • Year 4 whole class violin! lots of very good questions and perfect plucking! https://t.co/7DqmH0yBoY
  • Second time lucky with the weather. Who says winning doesn't matter?? But a great spirit prevails nonetheless #takingpart #collaboration @SPFSchools @SPFRosedaleHse https://t.co/cAgdz8ji49
  • Creative Christmas Craft- meet our new friends in Year 2. https://t.co/6UxTYMUdzw
  • 4B have created these fabulous designs for Christmas jumpers. Who knows what this could be the start of for our budding fashion designers?! #futurecreators @SPFSchools @SPFRosedaleHse @StephenPerse @savechildrenuk #ChristmasJumperDay https://t.co/UOeb9qpFcK

"Pupils achieve at a high level and make excellent progress ... They develop an enjoyment for learning ... pupils feel motivated and enthusiastic."

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