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Who am I ?

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DEAN CLOSE

CHELTENHAM

PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL

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V A L U E S

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Dean Close seeks to treat every member of the School community as unique and equally valuable

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Happy

Young children are welcomed into our happy and

teacher to pupil ratio makes this possible, together

caring community, which nurtures confidence and

with our dedication to appreciate the individuality and

independence. The warm, family atmosphere provides

achievements of each and every child.

a secure environment in which children develop and flourish and are encouraged to understand the needs

The Christian ethos is at the heart of the School. We

of others.

believe that each child is a valued and unique member of the community and is loved by God.

We celebrate the relationship that each member of our staff has with every child and their family. Our high

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Dean Close believes the joy of discovery is at the heart of successful learning

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Discovering

We understand that a child's first experience of school

One of the many ways we create irresistible learning

is a vital step in their learning journey, developing the

opportunities is through our regular WOW Days,

knowledge, skills and self confidence which lay the

when a whole day is dedicated to a particular theme.

foundations for their lives. The ability to think creatively

These special days bring learning to life, captivating

and solve problems is a key part of being able to

the children while creating an atmosphere of fun,

respond to our rapidly changing world. Our aim is to

enjoyment and excitement around the topic.

provide a broad and exciting, child-centred curriculum which will ignite a love of learning, enabling each child to develop and flourish as they take their first steps in education.

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Inquisitive

Our beautiful School grounds provide the perfect

Further afield, regular educational visits to wildlife

environment to ensure that we can harness a child's

parks, farms and interactive museums fire

natural wonder and eagerness to explore and

children’s natural curiosity, whilst visiting authors,

understand their world. Our Forest School gives the

musicians, explorers and charity workers bring the

children the chance to discover the wonders of the

outside world into the classroom. We even have

forest as they build dens, create trails, forage for

hot air balloons ‘landing’ on the School field,

minibeasts and paint with mud, inspiring a love of

fire engines parked in the playground and Harrier

the natural world. Our wonderful library and ICT

Hawks soaring above our heads!

facilities ensure children can independently investigate and research their year group topics.

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Dean Close opens a child’s eyes to the wonder that is all around them

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Creative

Art, cookery, drama, class music, strings group

world-renowned Carducci Quartet and are members of

and choir are all part of the normal school day and

the Pre-Prep strings orchestra. Many of these groups

just some of the ways we develop children’s

have won their classes at the Cheltenham Festival of

natural creativity.

Performing Arts for several years running.

Extra tuition is available for speech & drama;

We strongly encourage parents to come into School

gymnastics, ballet, modern and tap dance; and piano,

regularly to watch their child perform on the stage in

violin or cello lessons with specialist teachers. Young

our large Pre-Prep school hall and to share and

strings players are fortunate to be taught by the

celebrate their child’s achievements.

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Dean Close lets ambition and imaginations soar

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Dean Close nurtures excellent all-round development

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Active

Our excellent facilities and teaching ensure that

playground. These provide a fantastic resource for

children gain the grounding they need to develop

physical activity enabling children to develop fully, from

co-ordination, manipulation and controlled movement.

the co-ordination needed in tennis, to the speed

Working and playing together equips them with an

needed on the rugby field.

understanding of co-operation and team work, which are so important in life.

Children are coached by specialist sports teachers in rugby, hockey, netball, althletics, gymnastics,

Facilities shared by the whole Dean Close community

swimming, tennis and dance and are able to compete

include a 25m indoor swimming pool, sports hall,

in School calendar events such as the tennis and

dance studio, tennis courts, extensive playing fields,

hockey tournaments and swimming galas.

astro-pitches, indoor gym and outdoor adventure

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Growing

Within the Dean Close environment every child is

to talk to each child and circle time is used to develop

encouraged, through positive praise and gentle

their confidence when speaking in front of their peers.

guidance, to learn the rules of friendship, helpfulness and trust. Each class follows golden rules which

Children are encouraged to think of others by

teach consideration, politeness and generosity.

participating in charity events, such as supporting the

Learning how to communicate honestly and naturally

guide dogs for the blind; and sending Christmas

is vital in developing the social skills we all need

presents to less privileged children around the world.

building of water pumps in African villages; training

throughout life. Our staff enjoy taking time every day

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Dean Close values community, respect for others, willingness to help and responsibility for our own actions

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Dean Close

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www.deanclose.org.uk

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DC

DEAN CLOSE

CHELTENHAM

PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL

DEAN CLOSE PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOL Lansdown Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6QS Telephone 01242 258079 Email squirrels@deanclose.org.uk www.deanclose.org.uk

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