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Every child at this school will flourish. We want our pupils to develop their character virtues, have fun and be creative and curious. We do this by closely following our shared vision of supporting pupils to master core skills, deepen their knowledge of the world, and by helping them to reveal character. At Floreat Wandsworth, our pupils are safe, happy, and high-achieving. School should be fun and happy pupils are more likely to be successful. We see it as our responsibility to bring out their talents, to broaden their interests, and to develop their personal qualities. We offer an approach to education which develops in our pupils An intelligent and critical awareness of the world. Strong communication skills based on a love of reading and discussion. A confident ability to think independently and with originality. A vast array of skills including music, sport, and performing arts. An enthusiastic appetite for study. Character strengths such as service, courage, and perseverance. We seek to welcome into our community children from every kind of background who, with their parents, value these qualities. Floreat Wandsworth aims to prepare your children for happiness and success within our school community and beyond. At Floreat, we start with a simple idea: that education is as much about developing young people’s character strengths and virtues as it is about developing their academic knowledge both through core skills and knowledge learning. Every parent wants their child to work hard and fulfill their academic and knowledge potential, but they also want them to master character virtues such as learning how to serve others, being perseverant, being creative, and developing their leadership and teamwork skills. Floreat Wandsworth will enable pupils to flourish by using the most effective academic programs available, like phonics and a knowledge-rich curriculum, and by developing the character strengths that they need to live happy and successful lives. At Floreat Wandsworth, we focus on a curriculum that enhances a child's character, knowledge of the world, and core skills. The whole team has listened to the views of the families we serve and have decided on a whole school 'Curriculum Jigsaw'. This is our offer to the pupils and also includes three ways in which we work with our families in partnership. Good quality teaching and learning in a child’s first year of school make the biggest and longest-lasting difference to primary education and can define a child’s trajectory of progress in secondary school. We aim to give all our pupils the best boost possible, and the integration of our nursery at Floreat Wandsworth enables us to do this effectively. Our EYFS curriculum addresses the three prime, and four specific areas of the statutory Early Years Framework, which are also the basis for our assessments in nursery and reception. View full school

We aim to inspire and challenge children to love learning. We pride ourselves on our child-centered approach to teaching and learning, celebrating the individual talents and personalities of every child. We believe that school should be a fun, exciting place where children can learn in a secure environment and be willing to take risks when trying out new ways of learning. How children learn is as important to us as what they learn. We are a friendly and family-orientated school, where partnerships between parents are actively encouraged and fostered through our open-door policy. The unique relationship between children, teachers, and support staff is one of our key strengths and, as a result, children thrive and progress in our environment. Our small class sizes mean that we can treat every child as an individual. The excellent ratio of staff to children ensures a high level of support so that children quickly build up strong literacy and numeracy skills. Innovative and enthusiastic teachers are pivotal to our success and lie at the heart of our learning community, providing the framework for your child’s educational, cultural, and social development. We are a Prep School. Preparing children for a variety of senior school entrance examinations is always at the forefront of our minds. Throughout the school, sustained emphasis is placed on breadth and balance, ensuring that children enjoy their learning, whilst being mindful of the necessity to prepare them for the important senior school entrance exams they take in Year 6. Children will leave Wandsworth Prep as happy and confident individuals, with the skills required to be independent learners, well-prepared for their next stage in learning. At Wandsworth Preparatory School we are passionate in our belief that a happy child is a learning child. From the moment a child walks through our gates, aged four, we place them at the heart of everything we do with an unfailing emphasis on creating the conditions and culture that each child in our care needs to thrive and achieve their potential. We nurture our pupils in small groups to recognize and encourage the unique personalities, talents, and gifts of every child We ignite in our pupils a passion for learning through outstanding teaching and planning a curriculum based on the needs of our pupils. This unique combination enables our pupils to achieve their full potential both in and outside of the classroom. We want children to leave Wandsworth Prep as happy and confident individuals, with the skills required to be independent learners, well-prepared for their next stage in learning with a natural readiness to embrace the challenge. At Wandsworth Prep, we want every pupil in our care to be a successful learner. Most importantly, we recognize that instilling positive attitudes towards learning will ensure pupils progress and reach their potential. Consequently, a key concept which shapes the ethos of our school is the Growth Mindset, based on the work of Carol Dweck. The curriculum at Wandsworth Preparatory School has been carefully designed to ensure that each child can fulfill their potential. Our curriculum is challenging, diverse, and engaging. Our curriculum takes into account the expectations within the National Curriculum yet, as an Independent School, we are not bound by it. We enjoy the freedom to be able to broaden and deepen the educational experiences of all the children in our care. We aim to create a learning environment where children are not only prepared for examination success but also develop a life-long love of learning. Children who can work and think independently, are motivated, creative, and confident with the skills to solve problems, collaborate, and communicate effectively, will be best placed to succeed at senior schools and in life itself, these are the qualities we seek to encourage and develop. We understand the importance of an effective start to a child’s education. We offer a fun, stimulating, and caring environment allowing the children space to grow independently and develop the confidence needed to take on new challenges. We recognize that each child is uniquely talented and our goal is to encourage them to achieve their full potential across a wide range of activities. We aim to foster a love of learning within a broad and balanced curriculum adopting a modern and innovative approach, igniting an enthusiasm for learning that will stay with each child for life. In Reception, our dedicated teachers encourage and promote ‘active’ learning throughout all the areas of the Foundation Stage Curriculum, celebrating each child’s achievements and preparing them for a smooth and happy transition into Key Stage 1. Physical Education consists of two hours per week curriculum time covering gymnastics, swimming, and multi-sports. Children in the Foundation Stage also enjoy one lesson of Music, PSHCE, and Spanish per week. Physical Education, Music, PSHCE, and Spanish are taught by specialist teachers. View full school

Nestled within our stunning 1200 acre campus of soft rolling hills and wooded valleys is a school where pupils are thriving. It is a school with an inspirational charitable foundation, a passion for the individual, and one which nurtures character and inner self-confidence in a world full of complexity. At LWC, pupils have a voice, alongside a desire to be curious, creative and gain an ever-developing sense of emotional intelligence. We also have a great deal of fun… Our 5 Pillars +1 DO ONE MORE THING What one more thing can you do to make a conversation or interaction with someone that little bit better? It may be helping a friend with a piece of homework they are struggling with or looking after them if they have hurt themselves or supporting them when they perform at a concert. On the other hand, it could just be making a cup of tea for mum or dad. It is through these small acts of kindness that we challenge all our community to make part of their daily lives. +2 BE TWO YEARS AHEAD+2 is a phrase that is well-used at LWC. It is an aspiration and a mindset that we ask our pupils to stretch themselves two years beyond where they currently are academically every year. At the heart of this lies inspirational teaching, teaching which causes our pupils to ask that extra question, to risk linking two concepts together and discover new interrelationships, and above all sees them wanting to share their knowledge with others. +3 WELLBEING & HAPPINESSHappy children are successful children in whatever guise that takes and this is underpinned by our school’s relentless focus on welfare, wellbeing, and good mental health the triumvirate of our +3 philosophy. We aspire for LWC to be the most incredible place to live and work for both pupils and staff alike, and whether transforming the built environment or enhancing the emotional one, our appetite to get the balance right remains undiminished. We were delighted to be recognized nationally at the Boarding Schools' Association Awards when we won the Wellbeing and Mental Health Initiative Award 2019. 4 PUPIL VOICESchools flourish when pupils have meaningful, positive input and impact within their environment, and we aspire to be the leading school in the UK, by genuinely listening to our pupils and working with them to help run our school. Within the past few years, they have been integral in campus master-planning, exterior, and interior building design, staff appraisal, academic feedback, and most importantly, providing a clear stance to enhance the thriving culture within LWC. Their desire to make a positive difference and leave a legacy for the years to come is inspiring. 5 CHARACTER EDUCATIONCognitive ability is not the only thing that determines a child’s life chances. It makes a considerable difference, and intelligence can change considerably through a person’s lifetime if stimulated appropriately, it is one’s character and application that can shape one’s destiny. This is an empowering message for children and their families. Character is not inherent it is born of positive experiences and it can be taught. Character attributes of Fairness, Generosity, Empathy, Loyalty, Gratitude, Courage, Engagement, Creativity, Perseverance, Optimism, Self-control, and Curiosity are taught deliberately and with forethought in every lesson, in tutorial encounters, and throughout our co-curriculum. It is not enough to have an assembly once a week in which pupils are encouraged to be nice to each other. Instead, our rewards and sanctions, the way we praise and encourage day today, and the way we respond to poor behavior or attitude are underpinned by a Character Education philosophy. We work hard to enable our pupils to know that their thoughts inform their actions, their actions their habits, their habits their character, and that their character will ultimately determine their fortune. View full school