FAQs

From September 2025, Parents and toddlers who are interested in becoming part of our school community are also welcome to join us at Polwhele Toddlers, which will run one afternoon a month from 2.00 – 3.00pm

This is a popular and playful group where parents with younger children can ‘get to know’ the school, the environment, potential peers, and the Nursery leader.

We accept Nursery Funding up to 30 hours a week. You will need to make an application, which we are happy to support. Nursery Funding is offered to children for 6 terms until they turn 5 so some parents benefit from Funding in Reception, too.

Yes, it can be purchased from the School Office. It is simpler than the uniform worn by older children and is designed to be comfortable and age appropriate.

Some extracurricular activities, such Horse Riding, have additional clothing or equipment requirements. These will be explained in full if you choose to enrol your child in one of these activities.

We believe that the foundations of learning are laid in the Pre-prep so there is an emphasis on English and mathematical skills. However, we are not bound by the National Curriculum, so the children can explore a wide range of topics, chosen to engage the children in learning. We also know that children learn best when they don’t think they are learning at all – so we spend a lot of time investigating and exploring – often in our wonderful woodlands – laying foundations for scientific and creative discovery, as well as researching mathematics in nature and how the world works.

Yes, we prize good manners and showing respect for each other. This is modelled and taught to the children from their earliest days with us.
Personal development is also high on our agenda, so the children take part in drama and learn to answer questions in front of an audience, which helps them grow in confidence.
We’re delighted with the way our young people look after each other and their teachers.