Address: The Little Courtyard, Hampton Court House, Richmond-upon-Thames, KT8 9BS
Website: www.hamptoncourthouse.co.uk/school/early-years/
Founded: 2001 (Hampton Court House)
Number of Pupils: 30
Ages: 2-5
Fees: £5,713-£6,612 (VAT inclusive). No VAT on Nursery and Pre-Nursery.
Head Teacher: Genevieve Mackenzie, Head of Early Years at Hampton Court House
Religious Affiliation: Non-denominational
Entrance Procedure: Selective: candidates invited to trial days
Contact: Dale Cash, Head of Admissions
Email: [email protected]
School Visits: Open Mornings held fortnightly during term-time
The Curriculum
The Little Courtiers enjoy a bespoke, child-centred curriculum, combining the EYFS with Forest School and drawing from Montessori and Reggio Emilia pedagogy which focuses on the holistic child as an individual.
Games & The Arts
Sports and the arts are a strong focus in our curriculum through specialist lessons like PE, Forest School, Art, Music and Performance.
Pastoral Care
Through parent partnership we use a combined approach, utilising the EYFS, a positive behaviour management system and Jigsaw, a PSHE programme. Every child is treated as a unique individual. They are taught to express themselves well, regulate their emotions, resolve conflict in a positive way, have manners, recognise the importance of their voice and to assert it in a respectful way. Safeguarding is key to excellent pastoral care.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We place the child and their families at the centre of every decision we make. We think of early years as a nurturing springboard to ensure children have the best start in life. It is our responsibility to foster a sense of awe and wonder of the world.
Outstanding Characteristics
The Little Courtiers pre-prep at Hampton Court House stands out for its passionate staff dedicated to early years education. With beautiful grounds fostering outdoor exploration, its child-centred approach and bespoke curriculum nurture a love for learning. Children thrive, making remarkable progress from their starting points, cultivating happiness and a positive learning environment. It is a perfect springboard for automatic entry to our Prep School as children are already known and nurtured, maximising their potential for academic and individual development and growth as they move through each school year.
