Culford is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years

CulfordPre-Prep & Nursery

Ages

3–7

Welcome

Challenging, enriching and fun

Your child will be welcomed into a safe and happy environment

here at Culford Pre-Prep and Nursery School. Children thrive in

small classes with the benefit of lots of individual attention. Each

develops at different rates, has different skills and enjoys different

things, but all deserve a bespoke education and an excellent

start in life.

In their formative years your child will develop more quickly than

at any other time. We want to ensure that you are a significant

part of the learning journey by welcoming you into school on

many special occasions during the year, when your child will

entertain, delight and celebrate with us.

All that we do is underpinned by our Christian beliefs. Each child

will be nurtured, challenged and loved, and learn here those

values which will prepare them for their adult life.

Our aim is to provide an education which is challenging,

enriching and fun. You and your child will quickly become part of

the Culford family, a community which establishes lifelong friends

and a strong sense of belonging.

We are very proud of Culford Pre-Prep. We hope to welcome you

soon and look forward to showing you around.

Mrs Sarah Preston BA, Pre-Prep Head

Welcome

Challenging, enriching and fun

Your child will be welcomed into a safe and happy environment

here at Culford Pre-Prep and Nursery School. Children thrive in

small classes with the benefit of lots of individual attention. Each

develops at different rates, has different skills and enjoys different

things, but all deserve a bespoke education and an excellent

start in life.

In their formative years your child will develop more quickly than

at any other time. We want to ensure that you are a significant

part of the learning journey by welcoming you into school on

many special occasions during the year, when your child will

entertain, delight and celebrate with us.

All that we do is underpinned by our Christian beliefs. Each child

will be nurtured, challenged and loved, and learn here those

values which will prepare them for their adult life.

Our aim is to provide an education which is challenging,

enriching and fun. You and your child will quickly become part of

the Culford family, a community which establishes lifelong friends

and a strong sense of belonging.

We are very proud of Culford Pre-Prep. We hope to welcome you

soon and look forward to showing you around.

Mrs Sarah Preston BA, Pre-Prep Head

NurseryFrom caterpillars to butterflies

Where play is a child’s workOur purpose built Nursery School will enable your child totake those first steps away from home. We provide asecure, safe, stimulating and fun environment. Children’slearning is monitored individually and shared regularly with parents.

In small classes, your child will quickly develop languageand number skills in a rich, varied and practical way.Children learn about themselves and how to expressthemselves. They learn about other children and how to co-operate with them, to take turns and to share.

Access to a safe and secure garden for plenty of fresh airdaily, as well as the use of the beautiful grounds at Culford,makes the Nursery the ideal environment in which thechildren can develop and learn. We encourage healthyeating, with freshly prepared fruit for snacks as well as abalanced meal at lunchtimes which is cooked on site.

Progress into Reception at the Pre-Prep is by informalassessment. The children integrate with the Pre-Prepthrough assemblies, celebrations such as Harvest Festivaland the Nativity, and music mornings. We have specialistteachers for music, tiny tots’ tennis and swimming. TheReception teachers visit the Nursery regularly as well as theChaplain and Head of Pre-Prep; this all combines to ensurea seamless transition into the Reception class.

NurseryFrom caterpillars to butterflies

Where play is a child’s workOur purpose built Nursery School will enable your child totake those first steps away from home. We provide asecure, safe, stimulating and fun environment. Children’slearning is monitored individually and shared regularly with parents.

In small classes, your child will quickly develop languageand number skills in a rich, varied and practical way.Children learn about themselves and how to expressthemselves. They learn about other children and how to co-operate with them, to take turns and to share.

Access to a safe and secure garden for plenty of fresh airdaily, as well as the use of the beautiful grounds at Culford,makes the Nursery the ideal environment in which thechildren can develop and learn. We encourage healthyeating, with freshly prepared fruit for snacks as well as abalanced meal at lunchtimes which is cooked on site.

Progress into Reception at the Pre-Prep is by informalassessment. The children integrate with the Pre-Prepthrough assemblies, celebrations such as Harvest Festivaland the Nativity, and music mornings. We have specialistteachers for music, tiny tots’ tennis and swimming. TheReception teachers visit the Nursery regularly as well as theChaplain and Head of Pre-Prep; this all combines to ensurea seamless transition into the Reception class.

Your child will continue to learn in small groups at thisimportant stage. Learning will still be fun but morestructured than before.

Your child will experience a wide curriculum, they will beginto learn French and participate in school productions. All ofour children learn dance and gymnastics with specialistteachers and swim in the wonderful pool at Culford’s Sports and Tennis Centre.

Daily literacy and numeracy lessons ensure that these basicand important skills are learned in a traditional way. Forexample, the children learn letters and sounds through themulti-sensory Jolly Phonics scheme.

With lots of individual attention your child will quickly learnto speak clearly, to listen, to read and to write. He or she willlearn to count, record, measure, weigh and solve problems.

In class and in the lovely grounds that surround us, yourchild will learn about the natural world: the plants andanimals about us, and how we use them. An integratedapproach to science, technology, history and geography willdeepen your child’s knowledge and understanding of theworld in which we live.

They will have access to ICT through interactivewhiteboards, wireless laptops and bee bots. All the childrenstart to develop a healthy competitive edge through theirHouses and fun competitions.

““

We love lookingfor the Gruffaloon our naturewalks.

Harry theHedgehog helpsus count.

School dinners are fabulous.

We have a hugeplaygroundwhere we canrun aroundand be free.

Building ConfidenceReception

Your child will continue to learn in small groups at thisimportant stage. Learning will still be fun but morestructured than before.

Your child will experience a wide curriculum, they will beginto learn French and participate in school productions. All ofour children learn dance and gymnastics with specialistteachers and swim in the wonderful pool at Culford’s Sports and Tennis Centre.

Daily literacy and numeracy lessons ensure that these basicand important skills are learned in a traditional way. Forexample, the children learn letters and sounds through themulti-sensory Jolly Phonics scheme.

With lots of individual attention your child will quickly learnto speak clearly, to listen, to read and to write. He or she willlearn to count, record, measure, weigh and solve problems.

In class and in the lovely grounds that surround us, yourchild will learn about the natural world: the plants andanimals about us, and how we use them. An integratedapproach to science, technology, history and geography willdeepen your child’s knowledge and understanding of theworld in which we live.

They will have access to ICT through interactivewhiteboards, wireless laptops and bee bots. All the childrenstart to develop a healthy competitive edge through theirHouses and fun competitions.

““

We love lookingfor the Gruffaloon our naturewalks.

Harry theHedgehog helpsus count.

School dinners are fabulous.

We have a hugeplaygroundwhere we canrun aroundand be free.

Building ConfidenceReception

DevelopingIndependenceYears 1 and 2

By this stage the children enjoy books and beginto understand how to use the written word.There is a structured approach to developingwriting skills with creative writing, grammar andpunctuation lessons, as well as comprehensionand phonics exercises. Numeracy is taught dailycovering number, shape, space and measures,and problem solving.

Philosophy for Children is used as a stimulus toencourage enquiring minds. The children’sfascination with the world of adults is extendedthrough role play: acting out the jobs parents doand practising events which are part of everydaylife. Children benefit from specialist teachers inFrench, Music and Physical Education.

We look at great works of art, listen to musicand create our own pieces. Everyone plays a part in our Christmas play and the summerproduction and there are plenty of occasions for children to display their musical talents.

Year 2 children hold positions of responsibilityand help lead assemblies. In sport there aremany chances to excel, to compete, to score, to win – and to lose with good grace.

Nearly all children choose to move on to ourPrep School and all are prepared to do so inJanuary of their final year.

““

I loved findingthings from theforest floor tomake mytracking board.

The maths trailwas fun, wehad to runaround andlook for clues.

I enjoyedwriting to my pen pal in Kenya.

DevelopingIndependenceYears 1 and 2

By this stage the children enjoy books and beginto understand how to use the written word.There is a structured approach to developingwriting skills with creative writing, grammar andpunctuation lessons, as well as comprehensionand phonics exercises. Numeracy is taught dailycovering number, shape, space and measures,and problem solving.

Philosophy for Children is used as a stimulus toencourage enquiring minds. The children’sfascination with the world of adults is extendedthrough role play: acting out the jobs parents doand practising events which are part of everydaylife. Children benefit from specialist teachers inFrench, Music and Physical Education.

We look at great works of art, listen to musicand create our own pieces. Everyone plays a part in our Christmas play and the summerproduction and there are plenty of occasions for children to display their musical talents.

Year 2 children hold positions of responsibilityand help lead assemblies. In sport there aremany chances to excel, to compete, to score, to win – and to lose with good grace.

Nearly all children choose to move on to ourPrep School and all are prepared to do so inJanuary of their final year.

““

I loved findingthings from theforest floor tomake mytracking board.

The maths trailwas fun, wehad to runaround andlook for clues.

I enjoyedwriting to my pen pal in Kenya.

Your child will benefit from a secure and safeenvironment within a wonderful setting,carefully supervised at all times, in class and atplay. Relationships between adults and children,and between children themselves, are based onmutual trust, respect and kindness.

A growing awareness of their responsibilities isdeveloped through fundraising activities forchildren less fortunate than themselves. Theseevents often involve parents, who make theirown contribution to the life of our schoolthrough a very active parents’ association,Friends of Fieldgate.

We have high expectations: good manners andresponsible behaviour are features of Culford.Your children will learn to be courteous, self-confident and considerate in their dealings with others.

We offer after school care every day until 6pmwhere your children can relax, have a snack,play and complete homework with a teacherwhen necessary.

Culford Pre-Prep has high academicexpectations but we also cater for children with mild specific learning difficulties who can manage independently in the classroom.

Our mission is to provide the very best that we can so that each child achieves his or herpotential and, above all, enjoys school.

Nurturing thewhole child

“ My daughter has never been happier.”Gavin Reynolds (Senior Housemaster, Culford Senior School) and his daughter Holly

Your child will benefit from a secure and safeenvironment within a wonderful setting,carefully supervised at all times, in class and atplay. Relationships between adults and children,and between children themselves, are based onmutual trust, respect and kindness.

A growing awareness of their responsibilities isdeveloped through fundraising activities forchildren less fortunate than themselves. Theseevents often involve parents, who make theirown contribution to the life of our schoolthrough a very active parents’ association,Friends of Fieldgate.

We have high expectations: good manners andresponsible behaviour are features of Culford.Your children will learn to be courteous, self-confident and considerate in their dealings with others.

We offer after school care every day until 6pmwhere your children can relax, have a snack,play and complete homework with a teacherwhen necessary.

Culford Pre-Prep has high academicexpectations but we also cater for children with mild specific learning difficulties who can manage independently in the classroom.

Our mission is to provide the very best that we can so that each child achieves his or herpotential and, above all, enjoys school.

Nurturing thewhole child

“ My daughter has never been happier.”Gavin Reynolds (Senior Housemaster, Culford Senior School) and his daughter Holly

ActivitiesPhysically, children will grow quickly as they progressthrough the Pre-Prep. They will become stronger and thatboundless energy will be channelled, with increasingpurpose, as children reach the top of our school.

All the facilities and coaching expertise of the Senior Schoolis open to them, including access to the 25m heated indoorswimming pool and the championship-standard four courtIndoor Tennis Centre. Pupils may take part in rugby, hockey,dance, gym, tennis, swimming and music.

The children will experience enrichment and challengethrough whole school curricular events including Medievaland Mad Science days, visiting theatre groups, design andtechnology weeks, art competitions and music performances.We also take advantage of our beautiful surroundingsthrough environmental studies and historical investigations.

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“

I like plantingand digging inour school’sgarden.

I loveswimming,going up to thedeep end anddiving in!

ActivitiesPhysically, children will grow quickly as they progressthrough the Pre-Prep. They will become stronger and thatboundless energy will be channelled, with increasingpurpose, as children reach the top of our school.

All the facilities and coaching expertise of the Senior Schoolis open to them, including access to the 25m heated indoorswimming pool and the championship-standard four courtIndoor Tennis Centre. Pupils may take part in rugby, hockey,dance, gym, tennis, swimming and music.

The children will experience enrichment and challengethrough whole school curricular events including Medievaland Mad Science days, visiting theatre groups, design andtechnology weeks, art competitions and music performances.We also take advantage of our beautiful surroundingsthrough environmental studies and historical investigations.

“

“

I like plantingand digging inour school’sgarden.

I loveswimming,going up to thedeep end anddiving in!

We hope this prospectus has given you a good insightinto what life is like at Culford Pre-Prep and Nursery. Ofcourse, there is no better way to find out about our schooland its unique atmosphere than to come and visit us.

We host an open event each term and we also welcomeindividual visits at a time to suit you. We encourage youto come to see us as often as you would like and asklots of questions of the staff and the children.

You will be made very welcome by us all and we lookforward to meeting you soon.

Admissions Office Culford SchoolBury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX

Tel 01284 385308 Fax 01284 729146

Email admissions@culford.co.uk

www.culford.co.uk

Your invitation to visit us

We hope this prospectus has given you a good insightinto what life is like at Culford Pre-Prep and Nursery. Ofcourse, there is no better way to find out about our schooland its unique atmosphere than to come and visit us.

We host an open event each term and we also welcomeindividual visits at a time to suit you. We encourage youto come to see us as often as you would like and asklots of questions of the staff and the children.

You will be made very welcome by us all and we lookforward to meeting you soon.

Admissions Office Culford SchoolBury St Edmunds Suffolk IP28 6TX

Tel 01284 385308 Fax 01284 729146

Email admissions@culford.co.uk

www.culford.co.uk

Your invitation to visit us

Culford is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 18 years

CulfordPre-Prep & Nursery

Admissions OfficeCulford SchoolBury St EdmundsSuffolk IP28 6TX

Tel 01284 385308Fax 01284 729146

Email admissions@culford.co.uk

www.culford.co.uk

This prospectus describes the broad principles on which Culford School is run and the information within it maybe subject to change. The prospectus does not form partof any contractual agreement between parents orguardians and the School.

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