Salcombe Preparatory School is Independent Primary school in Enfield for kids aged 3 to 11 (Gender - Mixed )
Founded in 1916, Salcombe is an independent preparatory school for girls and boys between 3 and 11 years of age. Located on two neighbouring sites in Southgate, North London; Salcombe is renowned for the highest standards of academic achievement, and the happy, confident and successful students it produces. Our unique approach to learning ensures our students graduate from Salcombe to their chosen destinations in some of the top independent and state selective schools in the country.
Early Years Foundation Stage
The educational journey at Salcombe starts at Preschool, which is very much part of the Salcombe family. Children in Preschool and Reception follow the Early Years Curriculum. In Preschool and Reception all pupils enjoy our Outdoor Learning lessons taught by a specialist teacher. Outdoor learning is a unique approach to learning which involves children having real life experiences whilst exploring the world around them. At Salcombe, we have a programme of studies which capitulates these learning opportunities through Science, Enrichment and Personal, Social and Emotional development. The world around us is an amazing place and when children really explore it, their learning excels, using natural curiosity and questioning. We go out in most weathers, after all there is no such thing as inappropriate weather, just inappropriate clothing!
Pre-Prep
All pupils in Year 1 and 2 enjoy our Outdoor Learning lessons taught by a specialist teacher. Outdoor Learning is a unique approach to learning which involves children having real life experiences whilst exploring the world around them. At Salcombe, we have a programme of studies which capitulates these learning opportunities through Science, Enrichment and Personal, Social and Emotional development. The world around us is an amazing place and when children really explore it, their learning excels, using natural curiosity and questioning. We go out in most weathers, after all there is no such thing as inappropriate weather, just inappropriate clothing!
Prep
The students’ transition from the National Curriculum to the more challenging and demanding ISEB curriculum, as well as starting to follow our unique, ‘Secondary School’ timetable. From Year 3 Homework is consistently set to children in a maximum of two subjects per night, plus reading. In Year 3 students are set 30 minutes per subject each night, rising to 60 minutes per subject each night in Year 6. Optional holiday homework is also set for students who wish to do additional work during school breaks, although this is not compulsory. In addition to this, children are encouraged to be aware of the world around them, whether that is through extra-curricular activities outside of school, or by following current affairs.
Trips
Beginning in Preschool, the students attend one trip per term, ranging from a walk to a local place of worship, to a week-long residential trip to France in Year 6. The trips are organised and arranged to compliment a specific subject, or a number of subjects.
Wraparound Care
Early Morning Supervision is available from 8am at both Prep-Prep and Prep, and After School Supervision is available until 6pm at Pre-Prep and 6.15pm at Prep. A wide range of activities and clubs are available, run by teachers and external providers. Some clubs are designed to augment curriculum, such as Maths and English extension studies, whilst others are intended to teach new skills such as Chess or Spanish Club. There is also a variety of sports clubs and teams for students to participate in.
Please check the school website link for details.
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