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“It’s hard to put into words just how special this school is, it simply has a touch of magic. Seeing is believing.” PAR E NT O F CU N DA L L M A N O R P U P I L
Welcome We are a thriving independent school situated on a magnificent 28-acre site in an idyllic part of North Yorkshire. Cundall pupils enjoy fresh air and plenty of room in which to learn, play and enjoy their childhood. A Cundall education is holistic and characterbased, with an equal focus on the academic, active and creative. Our small class sizes enable us to challenge and support each other as we build our best future. Our vision is to be a school where pupils thrive and flourish as they experience the excitement and enjoyment of learning. We guide pupils towards reaching their full potential as passionate and innovative problem solvers, ready to contribute to society. At Cundall Manor, children can be strong and sure of who they are and what they can achieve. They can be ambitious and brave, unafraid of failure. Our children can be enterprising, inventive and playful, whilst also being confident, thoughtful, inquisitive and supportive of each other. Our extensive grounds, green spaces and woodlands foster exploration and discovery, whether during Outdoor Education, break times or when we take learning outside the classroom. Children develop sporting excellence through an extensive timetable as they progress through the school. Alongside daily dedicated Enrichment time, pupils are encouraged to explore their interests, build confidence and are afforded time to develop their strengths. We are a close-knit community, and we are proud of our family atmosphere. Our pupils feel supported and valued, and we have always been fortunate to have such a dedicated and supportive parent body, alongside a committed team of teaching staff and governors, who all make Cundall the warm, vibrant and inclusive school it is.
The school social calendar provides ample opportunities for parents to feel part of their children’s Cundall education. Throughout the year, there are parents’ evenings and formal and informal reports about your child’s progress. Teachers are on hand at all times to meet with parents. A weekly newsletter offers a flavour of the wide range of activities being enjoyed across the school. We take particular pride in the outstanding reputation that Cundall Manor enjoys and in our impressive academic results. Our pupils are therefore well prepared for the next stage of their academic and personal development. We encourage all families considering Cundall Manor to come and visit our highly distinctive school and find out for themselves why educating your child the Cundall way is so special.
Mr Simon Weale Headmaster
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Pre-Prep Cundall Pre-Prep is a very happy place, full of energetic, confident and kind little people who are eager to learn and explore. As they progress through the Pre-Prep phase, children enjoy a gentle introduction to specialist subject teachers, enriching their learning experience and seamlessly building upon their Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning. Our Pre-Prep Department is structured into two key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1). EYFS includes our Nursery and Reception classes, welcoming children from the age of 2 through to 5. KS1 encompasses Years 1 and 2, supporting children aged 5–7. During playtime, children from Nursery to Year 2 share a communal play area, fostering friendships across year groups. For our older pupils in Years 1 and 2, a designated play area with more challenging apparatus encourages active play and skill development. Our beautiful rural setting provides ample space to run, explore and enjoy nature, including the orchard, mini Astro and surrounding meadow. Our Reception classrooms are designed to spark curiosity, with ever-changing, hands-on activities that promote engagement and learning. A dedicated covered outdoor play area extends into a larger, safe play environment, where children can move freely between indoor and outdoor learning spaces. For Years 1 and 2, the ‘Brick’ building includes four spacious classrooms and a central entrance hall, which is used for weekly assemblies and our ‘Star Worker of the Week’ presentations. A dedicated quiet zone provides an ideal setting for one-to-one reading sessions and targeted learning interventions. At Cundall Pre-Prep, we nurture a love of learning, encouraging every child to grow in confidence, independence and curiosity.
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“Our pupils take on experiences beyond their comfort zone, helping them to build confidence in their abilities from the very start.” PRE-PREP TEACHER
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Reception Children begin their school journey in Reception with our nurturing staff, who ensure that they feel welcome and cared for. As a result, pupils quickly become accustomed to the more formal school routine and their new learning environment. The two Reception classrooms are designed to be fun and inviting, with a wide and changing range of stimulating activities to encourage curiosity and engagement. Our Reception children are given daily opportunities to explore and investigate through free play alongside more formal teaching. Washing and toilet facilities are easily accessible, and the children enjoy healthy snacks and lunch together in the dining room in Main School. Outdoor play is an important part of every day, with children encouraged to get outside in all kinds of weather. Most lessons are taught in the Reception area, with Music, Singing, French, Tennis and Swimming taught by specialist teachers. A weekly session in the Wild Wood provides a wonderful Forest School experience, giving children the opportunity to get close to nature. To further enhance their curriculum, children also enjoy outings to local places of interest throughout the year. Reception pupils attend Pre-Prep assemblies and occasional wholeschool assemblies and gatherings, allowing them to interact with older pupils and feel part of the wider school. Our small class sizes ensure that each child receives individual attention, helping them to feel valued and supported. We foster positive relationships between home and school by welcoming parents in and ensuring staff are available each day to discuss news, welfare or education. Organisational skills are encouraged, helping children to develop personal responsibility and independence.
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Reception Enrichment opportunities Reception children are welcome to participate in the Pre-Prep Enrichment programme, which runs after school each evening from 3.20pm to 4pm. Activities are booked in advance at the start of term with your child’s teacher. Afterschool clubs include activities such as Ballet, Bushcraft, Drama, Ball Skills, Construction, STEAM Challenges, Horse Riding and Sports Clubs. The wide variety of activities available through our enrichment programme ensures that all pupils have the opportunity to try something new or develop skills beyond the academic, artistic and sporting curriculum.
After School Club for Reception (4-6pm) We provide care for children between 4pm and 6pm each evening through our After School Club. This can either be pre-booked at the start of each term or arranged on an ad hoc basis by emailing your child’s class teacher. There is no additional charge for this provision for children in Reception. Sessions are held in the Pre-Prep buildings alongside our older Pre-Prep children, up to Year 2, and a sandwich snack is provided at 4.45pm.
T IM E TA B L E F O R REC EPT IO N 2026 - 2 0 2 7 8:45-9:15
9:15-10:15
10:45 -11:45
1:00- 2:00
2:00-3:00
Early Bird/ Registration
Assembly
Phonics
Maths
Swimming
Art
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics
Drawing Club
Maths
PSHE/ Learn and Play
Wednesday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics
Drawing Club
Maths
Thursday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics
Drawing Club
Maths
Friday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics
Maths
Wild Wood
Music
Singing
Topic/ Learn and Play
Learn and Play
Ballet
Show and tell/ Learn and Play
PE
French
3-3:20
Story & Snack Time
Tuesday
Lunch
Monday
Break
8:30-8:45
Tennis
Star Worker Assembly
Taught by Subject Specialists
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Years 1 & 2 Years 1 and 2 follow a structured timetable, taught primarily by their Form Tutors within the Pre-Prep building. Core curriculum lessons include Maths, English, Science, Topic, ICT, PSHE and Religious Studies, with every child having access to a Chromebook. Specialist teachers introduce French and Singing, while pupils also visit the Main School for Art, Music, PE and Swimming and head to our natural woodland, the Wild Wood, for outdoor learning. From an early age, children become part of the wider life of Cundall, making use of the sports fields, swimming pool, dining hall and other facilities across the school. Small class sizes ensure that each child is known and supported, with additional tailored assistance available through our dedicated Learning Support Department where needed. A varied programme of enrichment is available each afternoon from 3.20–4.00pm, with choices changing throughout the year. Activities can include sport, singing, music, construction, ICT, swimming, mindfulness, bushcraft, art, horse riding, STEAM challenges, netball, ball skills, yoga and dance. Sport is an important part of the week, with timetabled Games alongside weekly Swimming, Tennis and PE. Children can also choose additional sporting activities through enrichment. Years 1 and 2 join whole-school traditions and events, including the Charity Fun Run and Chocolate Cake Race, giving them opportunities to participate alongside older pupils and feel part of school life beyond Pre-Prep. Through this breadth of academic, creative, sporting and outdoor experiences, children develop confidence, independence and a positive approach to learning.
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The school’s mission is the pursuit of outstanding academic outcomes for all students. PRE-PREP PHASE
Strong Values In Pre-Prep, we encourage independence and organisation from an early age. Children learn to manage their belongings, prepare for lessons and activities, understand their timetable and take increasing responsibility for what they need throughout the school day. These everyday routines help develop forward thinking, confidence and independence. Our Pre-Prep Pupil Voice meets each half term, giving children the opportunity to share their ideas and views about all aspects of school life. PSHE lessons support children’s personal and social development, exploring friendships and relationships, responsibility, positive attitudes, healthy lifestyles, diversity, aspirations and the importance of working together. All Pre-Prep children enjoy lunch together in the Main School dining hall from 11.50am, where good table manners and dining etiquette are encouraged from an early age.
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Meet our Staff Head of Pre-Prep and EYFS Reception Class Teacher
Reception Teaching Assistant Mrs Rachel Whatley
Mrs Nickie Sample
KS1 Lead/Year 2/Swimming Mrs Adelle Rogerson
Year 1 Teacher Mrs Kylie Potter
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Teaching Assistant Mrs Liz Mawdsley
EXAMPLE TIMETAB LE F OR YE AR S 1& 2
Monday
Early Bird/ Registration
Assembly
English (Spellings)
Games
Art
Music
PSHE
Tuesday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics & Spelling
English
Maths
ICT
Singing
Spanish
Wednesday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics & Spelling
English
Maths
Swimming
RS
Spanish
Thursday
Early Bird/ Registration
Phonics & Spelling
English
Maths
Early Bird/ Registration
Handwriting
Mental Maths
Maths
Friday
10:10-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:00
2:00- 3:00
Wild Wood
Tennis
3:00-3:20
Snack Time
9:15-10:10
Lunch/Playtime
8:45-9:15
Break
8:30-8:45
Science
Topic
Star Working Assembly
Taught by Subject Specialists
Subject Specialists MUSIC TEACHER
SWIMMING TEACHER
Mrs Sarah Reece
Mrs Adelle Rogerson
SINGING TEACHER
LANGUAGES
Mr Vincent Conyngham
Mrs Emma Castle-Smith
GAMES TEACHER
LANGUAGES
Miss Jemma Holden
Mrs Suzi Bewell
GAMES TEACHER
ART TEACHER
Mr Nick James
Mr Simon Vale
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Trips & Social Events M ICH AEL MA S TE RM
SEPTEMBER • Informal Parents’ Meetings • School Photographs • Harvest Festival at Cundall Church
OCTOBER
• Outdoor Fire of London Workshop (Y1)
• Pumpkin Competition • House Conker Competition • Halloween Disco • Habitat Trip (Y2) • Handwriting Week (Y1&2)
LENT T ERM
APRIL • Annual Easter Egg competition and East Bonnet Parade • School Team photographs • Easter Discos
MARCH • ‘We Love Reading’ week • World Book Day • Red Nose Day • Life Centre, Bristish Science Week • Parents’ Meeting
SUMM ER T ERM
MAY
JUNE
• The Annual Go-Kart race
• Lavender Park
• Summer Fair
• Sports Day
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park
• The Cundall Summer Ball
• Scarecrow Festival
• Buddy Up Transition Days
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NOVEMBER • Skipton Castle (Year 2) • Children in Need Fancy Dress • Christmas Fair
DECEMBER • Nativity Performance at Galtres Centre, Easingworld (Y1&2) • Pantomime Trip to Harrogate • Christmas Fun Day • The Whole School Carol Service at Ripon Cathedral
FEBRUARY • Harlow Carr (Y1) • Lambing Live, Monk Park Farm (Y1&2)
JANUARY • Whole School Chocolate Cake Race • STEMbotics Workshop • Back in Time day
JULY • Speech Day • Annual School Outing to Beadnell Sands in Northumberland for all our Pre-Prep and Prep School children. Parents are most welcome to come along and enjoy a fabulous day out at the beach.
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See examples of our exciting trips from 2023-2024
Monitoring and Reporting At Cundall Manor, we appreciate that every child has unique skills and strengths, and our aim is to ensure every child fulfils their potential. Through a framework of nurture and support, stretch and challenge, we provide opportunities that encourage continued growth. In Nursery and Reception, our pupils learn through play, and their ability in key skill areas is assessed in line with the Department for Education’s Early Learning Goals. From Years 2 to 11, pupils are assessed against national averages in cognitive ability areas, such as verbal, non-verbal, spatial and quantitative skills. This is done using an online suite of problem-solving tasks that feel like fun but give us valuable insight into how our pupils learn, as well as their potential ability. In addition, our teachers use a database of criteria based on age-related expectations in English and Maths in Years 1 to 6, and across all subjects from Years 7 to 11. These are used to assess pupils’ current attainment and potential each half term. This data then helps us identify pupils who would benefit from further support or additional challenge. This type of assessment is not uncommon in schools, but how we actively engage with the data and track individual progress from Years 2 to 11 is far less common and something we are especially proud of.
Parent & Teacher Meetings
Supporting learning at home
Parents are welcome to meet informally with their child’s teachers at any time. They can also request a formal meeting should they feel this would be helpful, and staff will always aim to meet with parents within 48 hours of such a request.
EYFS parents and carers can follow their child’s progress through Tapestry. In Reception, parents can help their children prepare for ‘Show and Tell’ sessions, while reading materials and reading records are sent home regularly to encourage practice. Occasionally, handwriting activities or Maths problems may also be provided.
Parents are invited to meet formally with their child’s class teacher during the Lent term. Parent meeting dates are published in the school calendar, with parents invited to select an appointment time.
Formal Written Reports Reports are issued at the end of the Michaelmas and Summer terms, providing parents with details of their child’s academic progress, contribution to the school’s co-curricular programme and overall personal development. Reports also include a colour-coded ‘Flight Path’ system demonstrating each child’s Potential, Attainment, Progress and Attitude to Learning.
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In Years 1 and 2, reading materials and reading records continue to support learning at home. Spellings are also set at the start of each week and tested the following Monday.
We appreciate every child has unique skills and strengths. Our broad and balanced curriculum offers exciting opportunities for active and personalised learning to stretch and challenge each pupil to fulfil their full potential.
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School Map School Map 1 MAIN BUILDING 1 MAIN BUILDING 2 SCHOOL GYM 2 SCHOOL GYM 3 DT ROOM + SHOP 3 DT ROOM 4 POOL 4 POOL 5 FRONT LAWN 5 FRONT LAWN 6 MUSIC ROOMS 6 MUSIC ROOMS 7 CLASSROOMS 7 CLASSROOMS 8 BUS CAR PARK 8 BUS CAR PARK 9 SENIOR SCHOOL 9 SENIOR SCHOOL 10TENNIS COURTS 10 TENNIS COURTS 11RECEPTION 11 SCHOOL OFFICE 12MAIN CAR PARK 12 MAIN CAR PARK 13ART CLASSROOM 13 ART CLASSROOM
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
HEAD’S HOUSE HEADMASTER’S HOUSE 14 CAR PARK CAR PARK 15 PRE-PREP PRE-PREP 16 THE MEADOW THE MEADOW 17 CRICKET NETS CRICKET NETS 18 THE FIELD THE FIELD 19 GARDEN GARDEN 20 TEEPEES TEEPEES 21 WILD WOOD WILD WOOD 22 PAVILION PAVILION 23 ASTRO ASTRO 24 SPORTS FIELD SPORTS FIELD 25 CUNDALL CHURCH CUNDALL CHURCH 26
“Pupils enjoy a Blyton-esque life at this nursery through-to-GCSE school” TATLE R S CHOO L S G U I D E 18. PRE-PREP PHASE
Bus Routes
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More stops available upon request. What3words offer precise locations. Hutton Rudby
Black Horse Pub (Swainby)
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The Cleveland Tontine roosts.shield.jugs
Carlton in Cleveland
Northallerton sped.adopters.powerful
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Risplith
Osmotherly
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Sandhutton
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Busby Stoop Ripon (Booths Car Park)
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officers.engaging.squabbles
Knayton mimes.paintings .guideline
Sharow firelight.fittingly.climber
Bagby september.bumps.linked
Wormald Green
Rabbit Hill Industrial Park
crunches.embodied.patio
Sessay today.cook.crunched
nurtures.afford.kite
Ripley
The Bridge Inn (Walshford)
masses.cigar.stopwatch
bootleg.sifts.poets
Easingwold flinch.digests.junction
Huby
Curious Cow (Harrogate)
Boston Spa
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2024-2025 Bus Runs
Masham Bus
Harrogate
Northallerton
Boston Spa
Tontine/ Hutton Rudby Bus
Sessay
Kirby in Cleveland
All children using our school bus service arrive at school for 8.30am and catch the bus home at 5pm. All our pupils from Reception upwards may request a place on the school bus, with younger pupils requiring a car seat to be provided by parents.
Children are expected to be well behaved on our school buses and listen to the bus driver at all times. Please note that priority for places on the bus is given to termly users. For more information about routes, times and availability, please email bus@cundallmanor.org.uk
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Important information School Day Structure and Extended Care Programs The school day begins at 8.30am and academic lessons finish at 4.10pm. Wrap-around care is available during term time from 7.30am with Breakfast Club. Enrichment takes place from 4.10pm to 5.00pm, followed by after-school provision from 5.00pm to 6.00pm to support pupils with prep and homework.
Medical needs If your child requires medication during the school day, please speak to your child’s teacher and complete a Permission to Administer Medicine form. Our school kitchen has a nut-free policy and all meals are prepared on site. If your child has any food allergies, please notify our School Nurses, Mrs Vicky Lee or Mrs Amy Hesp, and complete a Care Plan form for your child. Accidents are recorded digitally via our Engage portal. Trained first aiders will treat your child and complete an accident record, including details of any treatment given, which is then sent to parents through Engage. In an emergency, we will contact you and the relevant emergency services immediately. Please feel free to discuss any concerns regarding your child’s health confidentially with our School Nurses, Mrs Vicky Lee or Mrs Amy Hesp, at nurse@cundallmanor.org.uk or by calling 01423 360 920. If your child is asthmatic, we will need a spare inhaler to be held at school together with a completed Care Plan form. The School Nursing team will contact you regarding this. Any child who has suffered from a fever, vomiting or diarrhoea should be kept at home for 48 hours after symptoms have ceased to help prevent infection spreading to others.
Food and drinks Fresh drinking water is available throughout the day. Healthy snacks are provided during the morning and afternoon sessions. Our lunchtime menus are published in the weekly school newsletter and on the website. Food is prepared on site, with a varied choice of healthy options, a fresh salad bar, tasty snacks and the infamous Cundall ‘bird seed’ pudding making a regular appearance.
Children with additional needs or disabilities As part of the wider school, our Learning Support Department works closely with key workers and class teachers to help ensure the early identification of any additional support a child may require.
Absence Notification It is a legal requirement for the school to maintain a daily attendance register. If your child is unwell or absent for any non-medical reason, please notify the School Office between 8.30am and 9.00am. If your child is in Years 3–6 and arrives after registration, please inform the School Office so that we can update the register. Permission for your child to be absent from school during school hours for a non-medical reason must be requested in advance by emailing hmpa@cundallmanor.org.uk.
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f Car Parking There is ample parking available on site, but please take care when dropping off and collecting your child. If you think you may be late for collection, please inform a member of staff. For pupils in Year 3 upwards, supervised prep is available each evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm in the Senior School, next to the Main Car Park. This provision is free of charge. In the event of a family emergency or unexpected delay, we will ensure your child is looked after safely until they can be collected.
Uniform All children should arrive at and leave school wearing the correct school uniform and blazer. Uniform should be clearly named and kept in good repair. School uniform can be purchased through the Cundall Manor School online shop, where a full list of required items is available. Pre-loved uniform is also available through Grown Out Of It online platform.
Mobile Phones Cundall Manor is a phone-free school. Any mobile phones brought to school must be handed in on arrival and are returned at the end of the day.
Chrome Books Chromebooks are required for pupils from Year 5 upwards. Using the same device each day allows technology to be integrated effectively into everyday learning and ensures pupils become familiar and confident with the digital tools they use.
Valuables Please do not allow your child to bring unnecessary valuables to school. All watches should be clearly named on the back. Pupils’ own laptops and Chromebooks are not covered by the school’s insurance, and parents are advised to ensure these are covered by their own insurance policy.
Policies The school has a comprehensive range of policies covering its educational, safeguarding and care procedures. Copies of relevant policies are available on the school website or can be requested from the School Office.
Financial Queries The Business Office is happy to assist with any queries regarding school fees or funding requirements.
Contact details To ensure you receive important information from school, please check that your contact details are correct and kept up to date on our database. Our parent portal, Engage, provides access to key school information and includes a calendar to help parents keep track of activities, fixtures and events throughout the year. For more regular updates and a glimpse of daily life at Cundall, you can also follow our social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram: @cundallmanor
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“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. Their love of learning is palpable” 22. PRE-PREP PHASE
Contact us School Office
01423 360 200
Admissions
01423 360 901
Nursery
01423 360 906
Pre Prep (Brick Building)
01423 360 904
Business Office
01423 360 905
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CUNDALL MANOR SCHOOL Cundall North Yorkshire YO61 2RW 01423 360 200 admissions@cundallmanor.org.uk www.cundallmanorschool.com