Inclusion

At Avon House Preparatory School we aim to support the abilities, personal qualities and talents of all our pupils. We aim to ensure that all pupils receive an education appropriate to their abilities and provide teaching which makes learning challenging and enjoyable.

Intervention groups outside the classroom are provided for pupils who need extension activities and help to further develop skills to achieve a higher level of the curriculum.

In the Prep Department, pupils have opportunities to compete against other schools in general knowledge, science and maths quizzes.  These are prepared weekly by subject specific groups before an event. Paaupils are selected for these teams by inter-house events and recommendations from class teachers.

Those deemed talented in sport represent the School in teams against other schools and our sports co-ordinators encourage these pupils to engage in these activities in clubs outside School and in some cases pupils move on to represent the Borough and beyond.

High Learning Potential And Talented Policy- August 2023

We are proud that we have pupils from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, and we value and respect all the languages and faiths within our diverse community. We recognise that the acquisition of multiple languages enhances both brain power and life experiences. To celebrate this, we name a ‘Language of the Month’ where pupils may learn some key words/phrases, as well as some interesting facts about the chosen language. We believe it is important for all pupils to be given the access and knowledge, not only to learn a new language, but also to gain an understanding of other countries and cultures.

CReSTeD is the Council for the Registration of Schools Teaching Dyslexic Pupils. Avon House Preparatory School is registered under the Withdrawal System. This refers to a school where SpLD pupils are withdrawn from appropriately selected lessons, for specialist tuition from a teacher with a nationally recognised qualification in teaching SpLD pupils. There is on-going communication between mainstream and specialist teachers.

Avon House Preparatory is the only school in Essex that has the CReSTeD kitemark.

Some comments from our most recent CReSTeD inspection included:

‘The organisation of the provision is excellent.  Pupils have appropriate support to develop the skills to make progress within the school.’

‘Parents speak highly of the school and the progress their children are making.  They commented on the confidence they have seen in their children and the development of the willingness to take on challenges.  They commented that their children enjoy school.’

CReSTeD Report November 2022