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Holmewood House prep school in Tunbridge Wells is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and pupils allow us to get to know and understand the individual needs of every child. We foster their talents and nurture their growth through a broad, balanced, challenging, and exciting curriculum and, in doing so, create an environment whereby each child is provided with every opportunity to fulfill their potential. We believe that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness, and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Holmewood House is a co-educational, non-selective school for boys and girls aged 3-13 years, situated on 30 acres of glorious grounds in Tunbridge Wells. Holmewood House provides a broad, well-balanced curriculum with outstanding teachers in what is very much a family school where the positive relationships between the teachers and children allow staff to get to know and understand the individual needs of every child. They foster their talents and nurture their growth through a challenging and exciting curriculum. The school wholeheartedly believes that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, happiness, and confidence are of prime importance and are in themselves inextricably linked to academic progress. Staff is excited by the curiosity and thirst for learning that each child, regardless of their ability, naturally displays. They work hard to allow each child to ask why, to query, and to have the time to develop their thoughts into fresh discoveries and innovations and, in doing so, overcome the challenges faced. The result is the celebration of learning – a reward in its own right! The wonderful environment and outstanding facilities provide a strong framework upon which the ethos of ‘allowing children to be children can be achieved. Childhood is full of exciting new experiences which, parents and teachers relive, through the eyes and laughter of the children. The relationship between home and school is of fundamental importance in ensuring every child is surrounded by the love, care, and guidance that they require as they make their way through their educational journey. In short, the partnership allows the children to enjoy the most important journey of all: childhood. We encourage children to become independent, creative, and critical learners who aim for standards of excellence in all that they do. We encourage them to become their best selves in the fullest sense. We believe that emotional and social well-being, self-esteem, and confidence are inextricably linked with academic progress and we aim to teach children resilience and an appreciation of global opportunities and developments in an ever-changing world. We believe that respect for children, faith in children, and an ability to see the world through their eyes should inform our teaching and our care. We aim for the children at Holmewood to have a generosity of spirit and empathy and to understand the importance of the values of kindness, self-belief, and aspiration. In all that we do, we aim to work closely with parents, guardians, and the children themselves. View full school

The Holmewood School, London, is a warm and friendly school for students with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other language, communication, and social pragmatic difficulties. The Holmewood School London, is a school for 7-19-year-olds with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome, and other language, communication, and social difficulties. Our philosophy is founded on a desire to make a difference and to challenge the way all members of our community think about autism. At The Holmewood School, we ensure our young people get every opportunity to achieve their full potential in life, irrespective of any difficulties. This commitment is an intrinsic part of our philosophy. It is at the heart of everything we work towards. We aim to enable every young person to flourish by encouraging and building upon their unique strengths and interests. Students are supported to develop and deploy strategies that overcome and cope with their difficulties. We recognize that every student is different, and the individual hopes, dreams, and ambitions of each young person are our starting point. In addition to academic achievement, the focus at The Holmewood School is on developing the social, emotional, and personal skills of each student. This is supported by ensuring that we strengthen their independent living skills and teach them to advocate for themselves, which in turn leads to greater confidence and self-esteem. At The Holmewood School, every student has access to a team of skilled teachers, therapists, and professionals who work together to ensure each has a learning program tailored to their specific needs. We recognize that every child is different and, in addition to academic achievement, our focus is firmly on social, emotional, and personal development. This is supported by strengthening independence and life skills, which are key to building confidence and self-esteem. We are immensely proud of our school and we are excited and committed to its continuing success. The Holmewood School is a diverse and inclusive community of excellence, creating ambitious learners ready to lead confident, independent, and happy lives. Learning is real, meaningful, and useful for our students. Skills such as cooking, traveling, personal safety awareness, and budgeting link strongly with our citizenship and social skills curriculums and help students develop a connection to the world around them. Social thinking plays a vital role in the development of rounded and confident individuals and is considered to be as important as academic achievement. We focus on self-advocacy, self-esteem, relationships, and social interactions, which are essential skills for our students to lead happy and fulfilled lives.’ The Holmewood School, London welcomes students with a range of learning differences associated with high functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. We are registered for up to 50 students with our Outstanding Sixth Form provision occupying its premises in Finchley Central. The vast majority of our students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) which allows families to seek financial funding from their Local Authority. However, a statutory statement is not a requirement for admissions. Applications can be supported by independent assessment reports relevant to the individual. Our school does not discriminate between different social, cultural, ethnic, or religious backgrounds, but actively embraces and celebrates these differences. View full school