Pre-Prep Parents' Handbook 2023-24

Rewards and sanctions The classroom has a behaviour display where the children can move up or down throughout the day as a visual representation of their actions and choices. Each day, the children begin on the sunshine, if exceeding expectations then a child moves up to the rainbow. However, if a child underachieves, after 1 warning they will move down. If this persists, the child would move down again, when further intervention is carried out by the class teacher and Head of Pre-Prep, following the guidelines in the Pre-Prep behaviour policy. All children are encouraged to follow the class rules which are displayed throughout the Pre-Prep department. The class rules apply inside and outside the classroom. We have regular assemblies to reinforce the rules and follow a PSHCE programme to foster independent choices and consequences for behaviour. The children see these as fair rules that underpin everything. Enrichment The children are given the opportunity to take on extra-curricular activities every Thursday afternoon 1.15pm - 4pm. These are varied and extremely enjoyable for the pupils and involve performing arts and craft, along with Forest School. Forest School Using our extensive outdoor area, the aim of Forest School is to promote pupils' rights to instigate, test and maintain curiosity in the world around them, make their own choices and assess the risk for themselves. Led by experienced and qualified staff, pupils will build, cook, discover and explore. Year 1 and Year 2 have this every other week for the whole year alternating with Enrichment sessions. Academic: Years 1 and 2 Page 14

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