Further Information

All you need to know before you start

Welcome from the Head

At Wellington College Prep we want the best for our children We truly believe each child will discover an area where they can shine and become forward thinking, ambitious, engaged young boys and girls

In today’s education we understand that resilience, creativity and adaptability are crucial and our curriculum helps create young people who look forward with confidence

With 200 years of heritage and excellent links with Wellington College, we enjoy enviable facilities and a superb array of resources enabling a curriculum where academic excellence and widespread opportunities lead to achievement and happiness. If children are happy then they flourish, reach their full potential and carry a love of learning with them for the rest of their lives.

We are a school that has been described as progressive, friendly and buzzy We have a wonderful staff who are committed, enthusiastic, caring and supportive to all Many people comment on the special atmosphere of Wellington College Prep - a place where we laugh, inspire, motivate and encourage so that children reach heights they never thought possible

Our vibrant day and boarding community ensure every day is busy, filled with variety and friendship We recognise individuality and aim to put each pupil at the heart of all we do

We look forward to welcoming you to Wellington College Prep and being part of our wonderful community.

Ed Venables Head

Key Information

Future Term Dates

Our Campus Structure of the Day

Saturday School Absence

Out of School Care

School Matron Chapel

Catering

Sections

Golden Eagle

Co-curricular

The School Code

Learning for Life Occasional Boarding

Communication SEND

Uniform and Sports Kit

Junior School Uniform

Upper School Girls Uniform

Upper School Boys Uniform

Financial Matters

Associations

Minibus Routes

Early Years and Year 1 and 2

Preparation for the First Day Structure of the Day

Early Years Academic / Learning Year 1 and 2 Academic / Learning Information on Your Child Pastoral Care

Years 3 and 4

Preparation for the First Day Structure of the Day

Year 3 and 4 Academic / Learning Pastoral Care Rewards and Sanctions

Years 5 - 8

Preparation for the First Day Academic / Learning Structure of the Day

Pastoral Care

Reporting and Parents Evening Rewards and Sanctions

Sports / Games / PE Games and PE

Spectator Code of Conduct Fixtures

Sports Website Off Games / PE Missing Fixtures Match Teas

Boarding About Boarding

International Students Guardians Visas Travel

Key information

Future Term Dates

Summer

Term begins

2025

Tuesday 22nd April (Boarders) / Wednesday 23rd April (Day)

Leave weekends

3rd / 4th May

17th / 18th May

Half term

Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June

Leave weekends

7th / 8th June

21st / 22nd June

Term ends

Wednesday 2nd July

Michaelmas 2025

Term starts

Monday 1st September (boarders) / Tuesday 2nd September (Day)

Leave Weekends

13th / 14th September

27th / 28th September

11th / 12th October

Half term

Saturday 18th October - Sunday 2nd November

Leave Weekends

8th / 9th November

22nd / 23rd November 6th / 7th December

Term Ends

Thursday 11th December

Lent 2026

Term starts

Monday 5th (boarders) /Tuesday 6th January (Day)

Leave Weekends

17th / 18th January

31st Jan / 1st February

Half term

Saturday 14th February - Sunday 22nd February

Leave Weekends

7th / 8th March

21st / 22nd March

Term Ends

Friday 27th March

campus

Structure of the day

Arrival time

Day children may be dropped off at any time between 8.00am and 8.20am.

Drop off times

Year Location

Nursery to Year 2 Back car park

Year 3 to Year 8 Front yellow line

Please be considerate to others and ensure that your speed is appropriate Cars necessarily come into the school grounds but must take second priority to the children Parents are also asked to supervise their children and other siblings closely once they have been collected and not to allow them to run around on, or near, areas where there are cars.

We do ask that the parking spaces at the front of school are kept clear during drop off time in the morning, but if you are coming into school for any reason after 8.30am and need to park briefly, do feel free to use these spaces.

Other notes

Day children may stay later than their regular pick-up times if that is helpful for parents or if parents have been delayed (see Out of School care) All day children will be looked after at the pick-up point for 10 minutes after the official pick-up time Years 3 and 4 pupils not picked up will go to Hideout Year 5 pupils not picked up will be sent to reading prep in the Malan Building

Pick up locations

Saturday school

On ‘in’ Saturday mornings, which take place every other week for children in Years 5 to 8 (optional for Years 3 and 4), there are two lessons, a Golden Eagle session and sometimes sports matches in the afternoon (Golden Eagle is explained later in this booklet).

Absence

Time off during term time

We discourage parents from taking their children out of school during term time (e.g. for extra holidays, parties, etc.), as this can be disruptive to their education and for the overall life of the school.

Through illness

Please email your child’s Form Tutor with a copy to reception@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk A quick line confirming their absence on subsequent days is also required, please. However, if your child is away for more than three days then we require a letter giving the reason for the absence.

For other reasons

When a child needs to leave school during normal school hours, the collecting parent/adult should come into the School Office to sign them out and then the child must sign themselves back in on their return. In the case of Junior School children, the parent will sign them back in.

Any child being collected during the school day will wait in the Old Library for their parent/adult to come in and collect them. Children are not allowed to leave the school building without an adult.

Planned absence

To request absence during school time for Upper School children please email: rross@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk with a copy to reception@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk and the Form Tutor

For Junior School children, please email: agisborne@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk with a copy to reception@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk and the class teacher

Any request for absence for any child longer than three days must be made to the Senior Deputy Head at rross@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk

Out of school care

Hideout is the out of school provision at Wellington College Prep School; this includes both Late Stay, our after-school care, and Holiday Hideout, which runs during the majority of the school holidays The ethos behind every aspect of our out of school care is to provide a ‘home away from home’ environment, with fun and stimulating activities, alongside opportunities to simply kick back and relax

Late stay

Wellington College Prep’s Late Stay provides after school care for children from the Nursery to Year 4, from 3pm until 6pm Due to the number of children making use of this facility, it is split into two separately located groups Our Early Years (Nursery and Reception) and Year 1 and 2 children are based in the Junior School and the Year 3 and 4 are based in the Malan building

For Years 5 to 8, they can stay until 6:00pm either doing a club or they will do supervised prep in a classroom On Wednesday afternoon, children in Years 5 to 8 returning from a fixture will be supervised in the Library.

Holiday hideout

Holiday Hideout offers a fun programme of activities open to all Wellington College Prep children The children are actively involved in a variety of art, craft, sports and cookery, based around a weekly theme; combined with plenty of outdoor adventure, games and activities Alongside the regular activities, specialist workshops and trips are often on offer Holiday Hideout provides an outstanding staff to pupil ratio and is staffed by Wellington College Prep employees; people already familiar to the children.

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School matron

There is always a School Matron on duty and all pupils, both day and boarding, have access to medical assistance or first aid throughout the day. If a child is ill, they should speak to Matron. If your child needs to go home, Matron will contact you to discuss pick-up. All illnesses and accidents are recorded in a daily book. If you have any medical queries, please contact Matron on: 01344 467219.

Medicine policy

The medicines policy is designed to ensure the safe storage, administration and record of administration of all medicines within the school environment

When a child first enters the school, the parent or legal guardian is asked to sign their consent for the school Matrons to administer medicines that fall under the non prescriptions protocol (available on request from Matron) These products are provided by the school

No medicine of any kind will be given to any child without the written consent of the child’s parent or legal guardian If that permission has not been given, the school will decline to administer any medication

All other medicines required by a child during school hours or during boarding time must be provided by the parent or legal guardian.

These medicines must be held in their original containers with clear instructions for administration written by the dispensing pharmacist. These instructions must include details of the course of the medicine’s administration and use-by date of the medicine itself.

A further permission is needed in the form of an ‘Authority to give prescribed and nonprescribed medicines’ this can also be obtained from matron@ewellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk and must be signed by the parent or guardian and handed to Matron.

All medicines provided by the parent or legal guardian must be handed by that person to Matron.

The school will not permit any child to hold his or her own medicines except when this is required to ensure promptness of access, and when the exact circumstances of this exception have been agreed and signed by the parent or legal guardian as part of the consent to administer.

Head lice policy

Head lice have become a problem throughout the country All children should have their hair checked regularly During term time, boarders are checked by Matron

Chapel

The Christian faith is at the heart of the school and services are held regularly in the school chapel These services consist of a hymn, a reading and prayers

There are services once a week for year groups Quite often a service will be taken by a class or some other grouping of children The children are also involved in readings and in singing (choir and solo items).

All religions and faiths are respected and celebrated and it is the coming together of the school community and a time of quiet reflection that is the focus of our spiritual programme.

Catering

All the school’s catering is provided by a firm of contract caterers – Independents by Sodexo

All the food is cooked and prepared on site by a team of three chefs and their assistants under the overall supervision of the Services Manager who also oversees the work of the school’s domestic cleaning staff. Sodexo’s experience and training ensure that the menus are well balanced and that the food provided is of the highest quality and prepared to the highest health and hygiene standards. We have been awarded a 5 star food hygiene rating by Bracknell Forest Council.

Lunch

All the children have a school lunch. There is always a choice of meals at lunchtime. There is a main cooked choice; a vegetarian cooked alternative; and a cold meat and salad bar available for all to help themselves. For pudding there are fresh fruit and yoghurt alternatives to the main pudding on offer A soup course is also always provided

Packed lunches from home are not permitted Menus are published in advance outside the kitchen and in the weekly newsletter to parents (The Bulletin)

Special dietary needs can be catered for on written request from parents (IF YOUR CHILD’S CONDITION CHANGES, PLEASE LET THE SCHOOL KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE)

A check is made to ensure that every child attends lunch Although undue pressure is not brought to bear upon those who really do not like certain foods, the children are expected to eat sensibly, both in respect to the quantity and variety of food they are selecting. The kitchen staff serve the food. The children sit at tables of eight and the teaching staff sit at the heads of tables.

M & B (Milk and biscuits)

M and B is what we call snack time and varies each day, but can consist of biscuits, flapjacks, cakes, doughnuts or a sandwich. Fresh fruit is also available.

This is served to the children at their midmorning and mid-afternoon breaks.

Breakfast and supper (Years 3 to 8)

Day children are welcome to join the boarders for breakfast and/or supper either on a regular basis or from time to time for ad hoc arrangements. Bookings can be made by telephoning the School Office. A small charge is made to parents of day children who have breakfast/supper at school.

With the exception of breakfasts and suppers requested for day children, the costs of all meals and ‘M and B’ breaks are contained within the school fees.

Sections

The school is divided into four sections (houses) for the purpose of school competitions. The sections are called Harriers (blue), Kites (green), Merlins (Yellow) and Ospreys (red). Once children are placed in sections they will remain there for their school career.

The sections compete for points in work, conduct, sport and the arts. At the end of each term the points are added up to find out the winning section and there is a celebration for the winners. At the end of each term, the winning section is rewarded with a treat.

Section points are awarded for a wide range of achievements; good attitude, effort, kind deeds, thoughtfulness and keeping to the Wellington College Prep Code to name a few In the Junior School, each week ‘Lola’ the bear wears the coloured ribbon of the winning Section and this is announced in our Celebration Assembly

Golden Eagle

The school is divided into four sections (houses) for the purpose of school competitions The sections are called Harriers (blue), Kites (green), Merlins (Yellow) and Ospreys (red). Once children are placed in sections they will remain there for their school career.

Section points are awarded for a wide range of achievements; good attitude, effort, kind deeds, thoughtfulness and keeping to the Wellington College Prep Code to name a few. In the Junior School, each week ‘Lola’ the bear wears the coloured ribbon of the winning Section and this is announced in our Celebration Assembly.

Co-curricular

We offer a wide range of activities for the children during and after school

An Wellington College Prep education goes far beyond the National Curriculum to offer incredible enrichment opportunities. One week pupils might be gaining inspiration from a leading children’s author and the next be singing at The Royal Festival Hall or playing the role of a Tudor in our very own Tudor barn!

We firmly believe that a modern and progressive education must include as much co-curricular activity as possible. A comprehensive programme of physical and creative activities complements our philosophy and encourages all pupils to try something new and develop the children’s passions, confidence and friendships.

Curricular highlights:

Sport sessions lead by dedicated sports coaches and specialists

Annual dramatic productions plus LAMDA Clubs

Weekly music lessons plus three choirs and five ensemble groups from which to choose

Over 70% of the school have individual music lessons

Weekly art lessons and the opportunity to drop into the Art room during all playtimes

A Design Technology room boasting three 3D printers, a laser cutter and the more traditional woodwork apparatus

Up to 80 lunchtimes clubs for the children to enjoy including karate, magic, Wellington College Prep TV, laser tag and den building, real tennis, ballet and Greek club

Our ‘Golden Eagle programme’ that provides Leadership and Service opportunities for children in all year groups as well as summer residential trips and termly speakers

The co-curricular opportunities at Wellington College Prep are almost endless, and we encourage the children to make the very most of them.

Learning for life and LFL+

‘Learning For Life’ is our overarching philosophy for everything that we do at Wellington College Prep We believe that we are preparing our pupils to be effective, happy individuals as they grow up and continue on to their senior schools. We learn for life both in our lessons and through all the extra things that Wellington College Prep has to offer – The Golden Eagle programme, our Make A Difference days, philosophy lessons, The School Council, community service and our system of pastoral care at the school.

‘Learning For Life+’ (LFL+) is the overarching title Wellington College Prep gives to the curriculum lessons which includes PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education), mental wellbeing, online safety, RSE (Relationships and Sex Education). The LFL+ curriculum is designed to help pupils understand themselves and their emotions, make the most of their talents, keep themselves healthy, understand the society in which they live and begin to become a valuable member of their community on many levels. It is through the ever evolving LFL+ curriculum that we respond to government initiatives and ensure that we are in the vanguard of educational best practice

Staff at Wellington College Prep ensure that their areas of study are not just included into the curriculum in order to play lip-service to the guidelines, but that they form a basis for the ethos and values of the school, pervading many subjects that are taught We promote the social and emotional skills that underpin effective learning, positive behaviour, emotional health and resilience of all who learn and work in our community

Many areas of study within LFL+ are, by their very nature, constantly evolving and changing

An issue that is relevant to pupils on one occasion may not remain so on another occasion. Although there are some important points of knowledge that we must ensure the pupils study, to a large extent the curriculum content can be driven by circumstances. For these reasons LFL+ is very cross curricular; issues are discussed in a wide variety of subjects and in many different ways. It is therefore difficult to set the curriculum down on paper without becoming too prescriptive.

We are working towards a situation where the values of LFL+ pervade all that we do in the school

Curricular highlights:

Sport sessions lead by dedicated sports coaches and specialists

Annual dramatic productions plus LAMDA Clubs

Weekly music lessons plus three choirs and five ensemble groups from which to choose

Over 70% of the school have individual music lessons

Weekly art lessons and the opportunity to drop into the Art room during all playtimes

A Design Technology room boasting three 3D printers, a laser cutter and the more traditional woodwork apparatus

Up to 80 lunchtimes clubs for the children to enjoy including karate, magic, Wellington College Prep TV, laser tag and den building, real tennis, ballet and Greek club

Our ‘Golden Eagle programme’ that provides Leadership and Service opportunities for children in all year groups as well as summer residential trips and termly speakers

The co-curricular opportunities at Wellington College Prep are almost endless, and we encourage the children to make the very most of them.

The school code

At Wellington College Prep we follow the code below It really helps if families are aware of the code and if children are encouraged to live by it at home as well as at school.

At Wellington College Prep we strive to be our best self and live to our three core values of Respect, Kindness and Courage

We forgive

We share

We listen

We are honest

We are kind

We are helpful

We are polite

We are brave

We treat others as we wish to be treated

Occasional boarding

We are sometimes fortunate to have a few spare beds in the Boarding House This means we are able to offer occasional boarding to the day children. If we receive sufficient notice, it is usually possible to fit them into their correct age group. Day children may stay for just a night or for a longer period. There is also the opportunity to board for one or more nights on a regular basis (e.g. every Monday and Tuesday).

We have found that parents have taken us up on this offer for a variety of reasons.

For the current charges and to book, please contact reception@wellingtoncollegeprep.com

Communication

Wellington College Prep is a very busy, ambitious and stimulating environment, with a great deal going on We are very proud of all the achievements of your sons and daughters and we are also keen to ensure that parents are well informed about the very many events and activities happening at Wellington College Prep. We use a variety of channels to communicate with parents.

The weekly bulletin which goes out on a Fridayeach new parent is added to the mailing list using the email given during the admissions process

Each year group has a dedicated Parent Information Page on our website

The Parent Portal - a password will be issued before your child starts

The school calendar (online)

Parent talks and Information Evenings Instagram Facebook

Messages / Notifications

SMS messages are used by the school to announce any last-minute changes in arrangements, ie for cancellation of matches and late/early return from trips

Telephones

On those occasions when day children need to phone home, they will be given access to the phone in the School Office, if the staff deem it necessary.

For appointments, please ring the Head’s PA, Karen Dyer, on 01344 467204 or email kdyer@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk Head

Chairman of governors

Parents wishing to contact the Chairman of Governors, William Jackson are asked to write to him at the school address.

Communication

Members of staff may generally be contacted via the main telephone number for the school, which is 01344 772134. The office staff will be happy to provide any help they can but will also provide contact details for relevant staff.

The school office is manned for routine enquiries from 8:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays and from 8:00am to 12:45pm on Saturdays during term time.

Parents information pages

Each year group have their own Information Page where all relevant information is situation Parents are encouraged to look at their pages reguarly to see if new information has been added This is to replace the many emails coming from many different people within the school. Upon joining the school, you will be sent the URL for your year group.

Bulletin

Every Friday, a school bulletin is sent out to all parents. This contains notices and information for the upcoming weeks, as well as a review of some of the activities that have taken place in the preceding week.

Email

Contact with anyone at the school may be made by email direct to them or to reception@wellingtoncollegeprep org uk

Other matters

Staff with special responsibilities in areas not covered above are as follows:

Music - Miranda Gunn (Acting Director of Music). Her direct line telephone number is 01344 467206.

Caterers - Pauline Huxtable (Sodexo Manager). Her direct line telephone number is 01344 467224.

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SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability)

Wellington College Prep welcomes children with special educational needs and disabilities, providing that we can offer the level of support that they require To this effect, we ask that if you have not already done so during the application process, that any known or suspected learning difficulty is disclosed In addition, if you have any relevant reports or assessments regarding this, we ask that you please forward them onto us via the Admissions team It is also very useful for us to know if your child has received any support in their previous school and what this has entailed

All the information provided is collated for the Head of Learning Support (HOLS) to look at before a child starts. The Head of Learning Support is always very happy to talk to parents in advance of their child starting at Wellington College Prep to ensure a smooth transition.

Most learning needs can be met through quality teaching in the classroom, however, sometimes there is a place for some additional support.

We like to give a child time to settle in and for our teachers to get to know them and their capabilities. Conversations regarding putting in place additional support can then be had a little further down the line, if felt necessary.

On some occasions there might be enough information and evidence to start support from the beginning of child’s time with us. Please note that, decisions on the allocation of any learning support lessons is made at the discretion of the Head of Learning Support based on need and availability

Support offered through the Learning Support department includes:

Individual and group sessions to support phonics, literacy and maths (Early Years to Year 2)

English Plus - individual support lessons for children with dyslexia or general literacy difficulties Children usually receive two 30 minute sessions a week from dyslexia specialists from Year 3 upwards These lessons are an additional charge

Maths Plus - individual or group lessons for children needing support with maths Children receive one 30 minute session a week. These lessons are an additional charge.

Support sessions for study or social skills – as identified by HOLS.

We have visiting specialists for Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, these are charges directly by the specialist.

More detailed information on these areas of support is available from the Head of Learning Support on request.

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EAL

English Plus (EAL) - individual support lessons for children with English as an Additional Language Children usually receive two 30 minute sessions a week from our EAL teacher These lessons are very much aimed at children who require extra support to help them access the curriculum at an early acquisition level These lessons are an additional charge

Uniform and sports kit

Wellington College Prep uniform is provided by the Wellington College shop

The College Shop – opening hours

The shop is located on the Wellington College campus and open Monday to Saturday during term time and Monday to Friday in College holidays.

The normal procedure is that parents can make individual kit out appointments for new pupils and also for pupils who are moving up from Year 2 to Year 3, and from the Nursery to Reception. Walk ins are not advised.

Tel: 01344 444098

Email: wellington@stevensons co uk

Website: shop wellingtoncollege org uk

Marking of clothes, footwear and personal possessions:

Nametapes: should show surname and initials.

A supply of 144 sew-in names tapes will be automatically ordered by the College Shop for incoming pupils and will be available for optional purchase at your kit out appointment.

Clothes: please make sure that all clothes are clearly marked with surname and initials

All PE and Games kit should be marked with the special sports labels supplied from the office

Mouthguards: all children must have a mouthguard for hockey and rugby, plus shinpads for hockey and football

Other footwear should be clearly marked, with at least initials, on the underside of the tongue or inside the shoe

Mon - Fri: 9 30am5 45pm Mon - Fri: 9 30am4 30pm

Sat: 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday: Closed Sun: Closed Sunday: Closed

Personal Possessions: watches must be engraved with name and initials All other possessions, such as books should be clearly marked. The School accepts no responsibility for loss or damage of any of these items whilst on School premises. Smart watches are not permitted.

No jewellery is permitted in school Please also note that earrings must be removed during netball and taping is not permitted It is best to get ears pierced at the start of the summer holiday Jewelery

Looping

Coats, swimming costumes and towels should be looped for hanging.

Uniform and sports kit

Hair should look neat and tidy at all times If hair is longer than shoulder length please ensure that it is tied back using blue or red hair ties.

Day uniform

Nursery day uniform

B / G Navy school coat Yes Yes

B / G Navy sweatshirt with crest Yes Yes

B / G Navy jogpants Yes No

B / G White polo Yes No

B Navy shorts Yes Yes G Checked summer dress Yes Yes

B / G Navy ankle socks (worn with jogpants) Yes No

B / G Navy stripe socks (worn with shorts) Yes Yes

B/ G Legionnaires cap

B / G Black shoes

B / G Wellies

B / G Bookbag

Yes Yes

Yes No

Yes Yes

Reception to Year 4 day uniform

B / G Navy school coat Yes Yes

G Navy pleated tunic Yes Yes

B / G Navy trousers or shorts Yes Yes

G White blouse (long or short sleeve)revere collar Yes No

B White shirt (long or short sleeve)

Yes No

B Navy stripe jumper Yes Yes

G Navy stripe cardigan Yes Yes

G Checked summer uniform Yes Yes

B / G

Navy long striped socks (worn with skirt and shorts) Yes Yes

Navy ankle socks (worn with trouser only)

Yes No

G White ankle socks (worn with summer dress) Yes No

G Navy tights (worn with skirt) No No

Reception to Year 4 day uniform cont

B / G Black leather shoes Yes No

B Black leather belt No No

B / G Wellies (R - Year 2) Yes No

B / G Bookbag (R - Year 2) Yes Yes

B / G Senior backpack (Year 3 and 4) Yes Yes

Year 5 to 8 day uniform

B / G Navy school coat Yes Yes

B / G Navy blazer (Year 7 and 8) Yes Yes

B / G Striped tie (Year 7 and 8) Yes Yes

G Navy pleated skirt Yes Yes

B / G Navy trousers or shorts Yes Yes

White blouse (long or short sleeve)revere collar (Year 5 and 6) Yes No

White blouse (long or short sleeve) - tie collar (Year 7 and 8)

Yes No

B White shirt (long or short sleeve) Yes No

B Navy stripe jumper Yes Yes

G Navy stripe cardigan Yes Yes

G Checked summer dress Yes Yes

B / G Navy long striped socks (worn with skirt and shorts) Yes Yes

B Navy ankle socks (worn with trousers only) Yes No

G White ankle socks (worn with summer dress) Yes No

G Navy tights (worn with skirt) No No

Year 5 to 8 day uniform cont

B / G

Black leather shoes Yes No

B Black leather belt No No

B / G Senior backpack Yes Yes

Swim kit

Nursery to Year 8 swim kit

Navy swimsuit

Navy swim shorts

G / B Swim hat

G / B Towel

G / B Goggles

G / B Swim bag

PE and Games kit

Reception to Year 2 PE and Games kit

B / G Midlayer

B / G Tracksuit bottoms

Skort Yes Yes B Shorts Yes Yes

B / G PE tee Yes Yes

B / G Baselayer top No Yes

B / G Baselayer bottoms No Yes

B / G Cap Yes No

B / G Junior kit bag Yes Yes

B / G

Trainers Yes No

Year 3 to Year 8 PE and Games kit

B / G Midlayer

B / G Tracksuit bottoms

G Skort

B PE shorts

B / G PE tee

B / G Match socks

G Match top

B Reversable match top

B / G

shorts

Base layer top

Base layer bottoms

B / G Cricket top (Year 5 to 8 only)

B / G Cricket bottoms (Year 5 to 8 only)

B / G

Year 3 to Year 8 PE and Games kit cont

B / G Indoor and outdoor trainers Yes No

B / G Rugby / football boots (no metal studs) Yes No

B / G Astro shoes for hockey (Year 7 and 8) No Yes

B / G Cricket shoes (Year 5 - 8) No No

B / G Athletics spikes No No

B / G Shinpads (ideally hockey style as they offer more ankle/shin protection)

B / G Mouthguard

B Cricket box

B / G Hockey stick

Yes No

B / G Hockey stick bag No No

B / G Hardball cricket kit No No

Financial matters

The Business Manager, Ashleigh Miller, deals with routine matters of finance She can normally be contacted by telephone between 8:00am and 4:30pm on weekdays.

Termly Instalment Scheme

Wellington College Prep offers parents the opportunity to pay a particular term’s fees in instalments (which will be three instalments for each of the Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms) by Direct Debit (our Termly Instalment Scheme) as an alternative to the default position under our Parent Contract with you which is that fees are payable in full by the first day of each term. Please speak to the Admissions Team if you are interested in this scheme.

Wellington College Prep bank account

Bank Account Payee: Wellington College T/A

Wellington College Prep School

Bank: Barclays Bank

Address: Leicester, Leicestershire, UK, LE87 2BB

Sort Code: 20-97-74

Account No: 80873780

Swift: BARCCGB22

IBAN: GB 79 BARC 2097 7480 8737 80

When making direct payments use the Account Reference from the fee invoice as the payment reference. Wellington College Prep is not able to accept payment of fees in cash or by credit card.

If you have any questions about payments of fees please contact Mrs Tracy Whittington, Fees Supervisor on 01344 444026 or by email

TWhittington@wellingtoncollege.org.uk.

Wellington College Prep Use of Childcare Vouchers

Childcare Vouchers can be used by the parents of Wellington College Prep School pupils to pay for the following services:

Nursery Fees. Attendance in the Nursery before joining Reception Occasional Boarding Occasional Meals

Late Stay. This runs from 3:00pm – 6:00pm Monday to Friday in term time

Holiday Hideout. This is the service that runs during most of the school holidays

Prep School after school clubs. These include: Tennis Ballet

Football

Judo

Laser Tag (Year 1 and 2 Michaelmas and Lent Terms)

Early Years, Year 1 & 2

Preparation for the first day

Nursery

Preparation for the first day is important so we invite each child into the Nursery for a visit in the term preceding entry so that they can come in, get to know the staff and the layout of the building. We hold a new Nursery parent’s forum in September, when you have a chance to hear all about the Nursery, meet the team and some of the other new parents. Helping your child to prepare for Nursery by encouraging them to become confident in the following areas will help tremendously:

Practice getting dressed and undressed so that they are as independent as possible

Practice putting on shoes and Wellington boots, buttoning coats and putting on gloves

Chatting to your child about what to expect and reminding them about the names of staff etc are all useful

Toileting; it is helpful if your child can be trained before starting in the Nursery

Foster good listening skills; make time for talking, singing, saying nursery rhymes, story sessions, listening games and any other activity that encourages active listening

Using a knife and fork properly, cutting up their own food and having a positive attitude towards food and eating, especially trying new tastes

If your child (or you!) is upset when the time comes for your departure, we suggest that a swift withdrawal is best. The longer this moment is prolonged, the harder it becomes for both of you. It sometimes helps to have some ‘pressing engagement’ to go to, so that your child knows you cannot stay even if they want you to. A member of the Nursery team will contact you later in the morning to reassure you that all is well.

Reception, Year 1 and 2

The first morning at a new school is a very exciting day but can be a little daunting if not prepared for carefully. Children coming up from our Nursery will already be familiar with the Junior School department For those joining us in Reception, Year 1 and 2, we always arrange a day in the Summer Term when they can come and spend some time getting to know the school

On the first day, you will be invited to bring your child to the Old Library, where they will be collected and taken along to their class Thereafter children in the Junior School can arrive at school any time after 8:00am; they are encouraged to complete activities from the challenge trays until 8:20am, when they come into the classrooms The children will need to wear school uniform and have their games kit, swim kit, Wellington boots and outdoor coats with them They will not need to bring any stationery items with them as everything will be provided by the school. Similarly, please do not send in food or drink for break times; these are also provided.

Structure of the day

Nursery

Doors open for drop-off Registration

Morning sessions

Indoor

Lunch

Afternoon sessions

Indoor

Reception, Year 1 and 2 8:00am – 8:20am Doors open for drop-off 8:20am – 8:30am Registration

30am – 12 00pm

sessions Indoor and outdoor learning covering the seven areas of learning and specialist lessons

Early Years Academic / Learning

Curriculum

The curriculum is broadly based on the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance in Reception and the National Curriculum in KS1 However, in both instances we expect to take the children further with their learning to provide the best possible education for children of all abilities within the school.

The children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum, which is relevant and differentiated to meet the pupil’s needs. High staff: pupil ratios allow small teaching groups in Literacy and Numeracy and children are grouped to maximise their individual learning potential.

Early Years (Nursery and Reception)

The Early Years curriculum is based on the seven areas of learning:

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Physical Development Communication and Language Literacy

Mathematics

Understanding the World Expressive Art and Design

Children receive specialist teaching in a range of subjects including Music, Art, PE and swimming

In the Foundation Stage, the learning is carefully balanced between teacher-directed and child-initiated learning, allowing staff to effectively monitor the children’s progress, whilst allowing children to develop their skills and knowledge to their own play. Teachers follow the children’s lead when choosing their themes and tailor their planning to the needs of the individuals. Differentiated work is offered to scaffold understanding and extend learners, and teacher intervention is provided to help children achieve the desired learning outcomes. Wow’s from home are welcomed!

Outdoor learning

Outdoor Learning is an integral part of our curriculum In our Nursery and Reception classes, the children have a dedicated Outdoor Learning Classroom, which the children use on a daily basis

Reading Record Books

These will come home every day for children in Reception They also contain vital information regarding routines and kit required in school each day

Reporting, Parents’ Evenings

Nursery and Reception children will be assigned a key worker within one month of starting with us who is responsible for keeping up-to-date records of achievement and for carrying out observations

Regular observations are made and recorded so that your child’s journey is carefully monitored These records give an overview of how a child is progressing

Parents’ Evenings are held twice a year, in the Michaelmas and Lent Terms. This is an individual appointment and gives you an opportunity to discuss your child’s learning with their teacher.

The teacher will set targets for your child during these meetings. If you have any concerns, please do not wait until parents’ evening to mention it; most things are better discussed sooner rather than later.

Parents are provided with a comprehensive written report at the end of the school year. You are welcome to come and discuss the report with the teachers.

Year 1 and 2 Academic / Learning

Curriculum

Phonics is taught in small groups, based on ability to read, so all children can access reading at their own level. Reading is not just about decoding words on a page, so emphasis is placed upon children becoming accurate, fluent readers with an understanding of the story behind the words. Children learn the cursive handwriting script and much of their written work incorporates aspects of the IPC curriculum work the children are exploring. This encourages creativity and imagination in writing and builds a firm foundation of vocabulary to expand as they progress.

Pupils are taught mathematical concepts in a fun, logical and concrete way. Children are encouraged to explore the world of numbers in small groups, where teachers can respond to the needs of the individual child. Practical sessions allow the children try out their maths in ‘real-life’ situations and reinforce key ideas.

Children also have access to Mathletics, which is a Numeracy based app, which supports the children’s learning.

We use the International Primary Curriculum to deliver our Science, History, Geography, Art, Design and Music topics through engaging and creative thematic units.

Outdoor learning

Outdoor Learning is an integral part of our curriculum

We are fortunate to be situated amid acres of woodland and our fabulous grounds provide every opportunity for all our children to explore and enjoy the outdoors

Years 1 and 2 children have waterproof trousers to wear when exploring

Our Adventure Playground is used for play throughout the year and we ask that your child has a pair of Wellington boots kept in school for these times.

Reading Record Books

These will come home every day for children in Year 1 and 2 They also contain vital information regarding routines and kit required in school each day

On-Going Assessment

Children from Year 2 will be monitored closely by their Form Tutor who will keep an overview of their learning.

Regular observations and close monitoring ensure your child’s performance is carefully monitored. These records give an overview of how a child is progressing.

Reporting, Parents’ Evenings

Parents’ Evenings are held twice a year, in the Michaelmas and Lent terms. This is an individual appointment and gives you an opportunity to discuss your child’s learning with their teacher.

The teacher will set targets for your child during these meetings. If you have any concerns, please do not wait until Parents’ Evening to mention it; most things are better discussed sooner rather than later Please do email your child’s Form Tutor

Parents are provided with a comprehensive written report at the end of the school year You are welcome to come and discuss the report with the teachers

Information on your child

It is very important that the records we have on each child are comprehensive and up-to-date. Although you will have already filled in a form that provides us with much of the information we require, we still depend on you to let us know if anything changes, for example mobile telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. This is especially important for emergency contact numbers. It is also vital for us to know if there are any changes in the home circumstances; for example, if a child’s parent is working away from home for a period of time, a relative is ill, the arrival of a new sibling or a pet dies, as these can change a child’s behaviour. We also need to know about allergies, sight, hearing or learning difficulties and special dietary requirements.

Pastoral care

Preparation for the first day

The first morning at a new school is a very exciting day but can be a little daunting if not prepared for carefully For those joining us in Year 3 and 4, we always arrange a day in the Summer Term when they can come and spend some time getting to know the school.

On the first day, you will be invited to bring your child to the Old Library, where they will be collected and taken along to their class. Thereafter children in the Junior School can arrive at school any time after 8.00am; they complete activities from their challenge trays until 8:20am, when they come into the classrooms. The children will need to wear school uniform and have their games kit, Wellingtons and outdoor coats with them. Currently Years 3 and 4 all bring their own pencil cases which are in addition to the resources school provides. Similarly, please do not send in food or drink for break times; these are also provided.

Structure of the day

Years 3 and 4

8.00am – 8.30am Registration - Challenge trays / morning work

8 30am – 9 30am Maths or English

9.30am – 10.30am Maths or English

11.00am – 12.30pm Specialist lesson (Games, Art, Music)

12.30pm - 1.45pm Lunchtime and clubs

1.45pm - 2.00pm Afternoon registration

2 00pm - 3 00pm IPC or specialist lessons

3.00pm - 3.30pm Break

3 30pm - 4 20pm IPC or specialist lessons 4.20pm End of the day - pick up or clubs

6.00pm Hideout (late stay) ends

On Friday afternoons, Year 3 and 4 will be playing matches against other schools Parents are invited for a delicious match tea in the Old Library on home match days

Year 3 and 4 academic / learning

Parents’ Evenings

Alongside a rich diet of English and Maths, children follow a curriculum designed around the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a cross-curricular approach. This allows them to discover and understand links between subjects through knowledge and skills-based learning and then apply this to achieve success. Through the IPC personal goals, children are encouraged to opt into challenges, work as a team, build confidence and become resilient learners.

Effort assessments

Effort Assessments take place once or twice a term, when teachers give pupils a grade according to the effort and enthusiasm the pupil is putting into class

Effort Assessments are given by teachers of the following subjects: English, Maths, French, Art, Design Technology, Information Technology (Years 3 and 4 only), Music, PE, Games

In Years 3 and 4, Science, History, Geography and Religious Studies are grouped under ‘IPC’.

Reporting

Attainments are published each term during Parents’ Evenings and the written reports. Parents have a one to one Parents’ Evenings in Michaelmas and Lent terms (parents are given a written report of what was discussed following these evenings) with a full written report at the end of the summer term.

In the Michaelmas Term there is a one to one appointment with Form Tutors There is a parents’ evening for each year group during the Lent term when parents have the opportunity to speak to their Form Tutor and lead for maths and English.

Planners

Each child is issued with a personal planner that acts as a diary, information resource and record of achievement The planner is used to record prep tasks, class test dates, visits to clinics as well as targets for the term It is also a useful way of communicating with teachers or parents

Please do check your child’s planners, and help them to use this as working diary.

JUNIOR SCHOOL - YEARS 3 & 4

Pastoral care

Naturally, there will be times when difficulties or concerns occupy a child’s mind Those problems might seem insurmountable to the child at the time and so we have adults in key positions so that they can help solve the problem. The children are encouraged to talk about any worries or problems as quickly as possible. The first line of defence is the Form Tutor. The Pastoral Year Head for Years 3 and 4 is Rosie Perry and there is the Deputy Head who is in charge of Pastoral Care (Dee Guest) throughout the school. We also have the services of a counsellor in situations where a child may like to talk through an issue which is worrying them. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you or your child has any worries.

Form tutors

The responsibilities of the Form Tutor (Years 3 and 4)

Monitoring academic and social progress

Delivering LFL+ (Learning for Life)

Meeting formally with parents once a year

Reporting to parents on each child’s progress twice a year

Being an advocate for a child in their form group during discussions

Pupils register with their Form Tutor every morning and pass on messages for the day ahead Generally, the Form Tutors are available throughout the day to deal with any individual concerns that might crop up

Wellbeing hub

At Wellington College Prep, wellbeing is central to all we do, we have a dedicated Wellbeing Hub that offers not just a sanctuary but a safe space for children to use for regulation or to talk to a trusted adult. We have a school therapist that is able to offer counselling and play therapy services and a Wellbeing Hub lead who is available to listen and guide children.

Rewards and sanctions

At Wellington College Prep we celebrate success in a number of ways be this through giving out stickers and praise to the younger ages or by the awarding of Section Points or Commendations Children are encouraged to live by the Wellington College Prep Code and the School Values of courage, kindness and respect are integral to all that we do

From a young age children are coached through their decision making and we them determine from right and wrong. It is only natural that children will make mistakes and staff use a number of ways to help shape behaviours and to provide opportunity for reflection.

The pastoral development of each child is at the heart of our Behaviour Management Policy which can be found on our school website.

On accepting a place at Wellington College Prep, parents undertake to uphold the school rules supported by the school’s policies. The School expects parents to support us in managing expectations of behaviour and the provisions of all our policies, at home and at School.

Parents should familiarise themselves with these and ensure that their children understand the principles of them.

Preparation for the first day

Academic / learning

The first morning at a new school is a very exciting day but can be a little daunting if not prepared for carefully For those joining us in the Upper School, we always arrange a day in the Summer Term when they can come and spend some time getting to know the school.

On the first day, you will be invited to bring your child to the Old Library, where they will be collected and taken along to their class. Thereafter children in the Upper School can arrive at school any time after 8:00am and they should make their way to their form room. The children will need to wear school uniform and have their games kit, and outdoor coats with them. They will need to bring any stationery items that are listed later on in the document.

In Years 5 to 8 we follow the new Curriculum 200 with learning attitudes that underpin academic excellence encouraging every individual child to be the best learner they can be Children are taught by subject specialists and the syllabi are designed by individual departments drawing on the expectations of the National Curriculum at Primary and Secondary levels There is time for exploration and mastery in academic subjects which allows the pupils to develop a passion and interest in particular areas, enthused by the staff who teach them

Electronic devices

In Year 5, parents purchase a Surface Go device which is sourced and set up by Wellington IT Services and the amount is billed to the parents. Each device is named, has a charger, a digital pen and a case. In addition, parents have the option to purchase a four-year insurance policy which covers accidental damage. The use of this policy can be dealt with through the school and a replacement device can be issued while a repair is carried out.

This device is intended for use by the child until the end of Year 8 and is theirs to keep when they leave. Whilst at school, we have a strict Acceptable Use Policy for the pupils to sign and follow. This restricts their use of devices to educational purposes only.

Structure of the day Pastoral care

Years 5 to 8

8.20am Registration

8.30am Lessons

10 30am Break

11 00am Lessons

1 00pm Lunch and play

1 45pm Activities / clinic / break

2 00pm Years 5 and 6 reading / learning time

2 15pm Year 7 reading time

2 30pm Registration

2 40pm Period 5 or Games

3 40pm Break

4 00pm Period 6 or Games

5 20pm Year 5 and 6 pick up

5 30pm Years 7 and 8 prep

6.00pm Years 7 and 8 pick-up and boarders supper

Wednesday is match day and we encourage you to check SOCS to see where your child is playing and what their pick up up time is It chenges weekly!

If your child is not in a match, then pick up is at 4pm

Naturally there will be times when difficulties or concerns occupy a child’s mind. Those problems might seem insurmountable to the child at the time and so we have adults in key positions so that they can help solve the problem The children are encouraged to talk about any worries or problems as quickly as possible The first line of defence is the form teacher or tutor The Pastoral Year Head for Years 5 and 6 is Hannah Bailey and for Years 7 and 8 is Laura Werner-Brown and finally there is the Deputy Head Pastoral who is in charge of Pastoral Care (Dee Guest) throughout the school We also have the services of a counsellor in situations where a child may like to talk through an issue which is worrying them We have a play therapist who works with children who would benefit from these sessions Please do not hesitate to contact us if you or your child has any worries.

Form tutors

The Form Tutor is the first point of contact for parents The responsibilities of the Form Tutor (Years 5 to 8) include:

Monitoring academic and social progress

Delivering LFL+ (Learning for Life)

Meeting formally with parents once a year

Reporting to parents on each child’s progress twice a year

Being an advocate for a child in their form group during discussions

Pupils register with their Form Tutor every morning Generally, the Form Tutors are available throughout the day to deal with any individual concerns that might crop up.

Wellbeing hub

At Wellington College Prep, the Wellbeing is central to all we do, we have a dedicated Wellbeing Hub that offers not just a sanctuary but a safe space for children to use for regulation or to talk to a trusted adult We have a school therapist that is able to offer counselling and play therapy services and a Wellbeing Hub lead who is available to listen and guide children.

UPPER SCHOOL - YEARS 5 TO 8

Leadership roles

A Head Boy and Head Girl are selected through a thorough process that involves writing a letter of application, pupil and staff and an interview with the Head and Senior Deputy Head. There are also a number of prefects that are selected from Year 8.

Section leaders

At the start of the school year, Section Leaders are voted by the rest of the Section. There will be a Year 8 girl and boy appointed for each Section.

Rewards and sanctions

At Wellington College Prep we celebrate success in a number of ways be this through giving out stickers and praise to the younger ages or by the awarding of Section Points or Commendations. Children are encouraged to live by the Wellington College Prep Code and the School Values of courage, kindness and respect are integral to all that we do.

The pastoral development of each child is at the heart of our Behaviour Management Policy which can be found on our school website.

Parents should familiarise themselves with these and ensure that their children understand the principles of them

UPPER SCHOOL - YEARS 5 TO 8

Reporting and Parents Evenings

Effort grades

To encourage children to work hard at school we have a grading system to mark effort They are called Effort Assessments Teachers grade a child on their effort in class; this is not graded on how good a child is at the subject, but how hard they have worked

The gradings are as follows:

Effort well above expected level 1. Effort above expected level 2. Effort at the expected level 3. Effort below the expected level 4. Effort well below the expected level 5.

The school calendar publishes the dates on which Effort and Attainment Grades will be issued, and these are communicated to parents via the parent portal.

The Effort Grades are added up to give an overall score and count towards the section competition.

When overall scores are very poor, or individual subject grades are poor, appropriate action is taken on a caseby-case basis, which may range from encouragement to do better next time, perhaps with a target to reach, to the use of a Report Card for a limited period to record effort in each individual lesson It is important to note that it is effort that is being assessed, not attainment It is perfectly possible for a very able child to achieve disappointing Effort Grades despite being at or near the top of the form Similarly, a child who struggles academically can still achieve good Effort Grades

Attainment grades

Halfway through the term and at the end of term the marks for each subject are looked at and an Attainment Grade is given:

A - Consistently working beyond the expected level of the set/form in both classwork and prep In-school assessment modules will also reflect this

B - Consistently working at, and, at times beyond the expected level within the set/form group in both class work and prep.

C - Consistently working at and, at times, towards the expected level within the set/form group in both class work and prep.

D - Working towards the expected level of the set/form group in classwork and prep.

Parents will receive a report at the end of the Michaelmas and Summer terms, published via the Parent Portal. Reports contain information on what has been covered in the curriculum, your child’s effort, progress and attainment and where appropriate, information regarding exam results.

Parents evenings

In the Michaelmas Term there is a one to one appointment with Form Tutors. There is a Parents’ Evening for each year group during the Lent Term when parents have the opportunity to speak to all subject teachers

SPORTS / GAMES / PE

Sport for all

If you have any questions with regards to sport at Wellington College Prep, the following information should be of some assistance to you, otherwise please do not hesitate to contact one of us in the PE and Games department

Director of Sport: Kim Kelsey kkelsey@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk Sports office – 01344 467215 / 07933 189869

Reception to Year 2

As part of their weekly curriculum, all the children have a swimming lesson and two PE lessons taught by the games department. It is really important that they have the correct equipment and uniform for these lessons and that all their kit is clearly named. Children are expected to participate in these lessons unless you have specifically requested that your child be ‘off games’ and this has been agreed with Matron. You can notify the Form Tutor by email, a note in their reading book or a letter.

Year 2 pupils take part in a fun football event, swimming gala, netball festival and an athletics event in the summer

‘Sport for All’ at Wellington College Prep

Our sporting vision is child centred. We want all the children, regardless of their abilities, to enjoy their Games and PE sessions, experience the benefits of match days and controlled competition, develop their knowledge and skills and to leave Wellington College Prep with an understanding of the importance of health and wellbeing. To facilitate this athlete centred approach, we have developed a three-part coaching ethos – Learn, Develop and Perform.

Learn – skills, etiquette, game understanding

Develop – tactical knowledge, teamwork, personal responsibility

Perform – apply all knowledge and develop leadership skills

How do Junior School pupils learn about Physical Education?

The emphasis of Physical Education within the Junior School will be on:

Ball skills

Body management (involving movement to music and gymnastics)

Functional movement skills

As the pupils progress, they will be introduced to smallsided versions of various games. All their activities are structured so that they have the opportunity to learn, develop and perform skills from various activities.

There will also be general education in social skills, such as playing within a group and as an individual, listening to and following instructions and the development of cognitive skills. These are vital in the development of any child in order to play games and participate in all social activities.

How does this translate into Games

Our Games sessions are all about the children playing the game and having fun. Whether it’s an engaging allinclusive warm-up, a smallsided game, developing skill or a controlled match play situation, it’s all about getting the children playing and understanding the advantages and the value of play.

Games and PE

How does this translate into matches?

In Years 3 and 4 children start playing matches against other schools. We will use these matches as the ultimate coaching opportunity.

Children will play in matches, but they will also be coached throughout by the staff member. Our success criteria are measured by reflection on the athletes’ behaviours and their opportunity for success. We adopt a coaching and athlete approach which is less motivated by the score and focused more on active, happy players who can apply what they have been learning in lessons into a game situation.

Please note for all children:

No watches, Fitbits or jewellery are allowed in any Games or PE lessons so please ensure your child can take these off themselves, or please do not bring them to school on these days Earrings must be removed for all Games sessions and taping is not permitted in netball due to AEN rules so please only allow ear piercing at the start of the summer holidays to allow them enough time to heal and be removed

Off games / PE

If you would like your child to miss Games/PE for an injury or illness please email matron@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk and wcpsport@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk informing of the reason and for how long you would like your child to be off games. Matron will then update iSAMS (our school database) with the information and all staff will be aware.

Matron will make the decision as to whether the child can join the class as a helper or has to remain inside. Where possible the child is asked to participate in the lesson as a helper, umpire etc.

At the start of a lesson the child must report to games staff appropriately dressed if going outside (ie with a coat on) or to let them know they are going to Matron. They must take some work or a reading book with them. Please remember fresh air is often the best remedy!

Children in Years 3 to 8 are involved in Physical Education and Games throughout the week.

Years 5 to 8, matches are played on Wednesday and some Saturday afternoons

Years 3 to 4 matches are played on Friday afternoons

PE lessons occur once a week for Years 3 and 4 and every second week for Years 5 to 8.

Boys

Michaelmas Term Football and rugby

Lent Term

Hockey and rugby 7s

Summer Term Cricket and athletics

Girls

Michaelmas Term Hockey Lent Term Netball and football

Summer Term Cricket and athletics

Other sports

Swimming, cross country, football, tag rugby, golf, sailing, basketball, gymnastics, yoga.

Fixtures

Fixtures are generally on Wednesdays (Years 5 to 8), Fridays (Years 3 and 4) or Saturday afternoons. There are occasions when fixtures, especially IAPS Tournaments, have to be played on other days. It is expected that if your child is selected to play for the school, they honour this selection.

At Wellington College Prep all our fixture information is on our dedicated sports website known as SOCS.

The website is updated with all the information you need:- team list, dates, timings, venue etc, by lunchtime the day before a match at the very latest.

Missing fixtures

If your son or daughter is selected to play in a fixture on a Saturday, they are expected to participate. Fixtures are listed on the Sports website in advance so please check frequently and put all dates in your diary so that your child is available.

If your child is unable to play in a Saturday fixture due to a family event, ie a wedding or future schools Open Day, they should seek permission well in advance from the Senior Deputy Head, Rebecca Ross (rross@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk)

Sports website

Sports Website – www wellingtoncollegeprepsports com

The password for all parents to gain this information is WCPSport (case sensitive).

If there are changes within 24 hours of the match, i.e bad weather, we will:

Inform all the children affected verbally

Update the SOCS website with the information so it is worth checking this before setting off to watch a match

Our aim is to provide matches for all pupils within the year, although this is not always possible with every fixture. We do also enter many tournaments. However, no team is ever ‘set’ for a season and this is explained to all of the children at regular intervals throughout each term.

Saturday Matches – If a child has a Saturday afternoon fixture they will automatically stay for lunch.

Fixtures are played both at home (Wellington College Prep or Wellington College) and away venues and we are proud of the support we have from our parents and encourage you to attend as many matches as possible Directions to the other schools we play can be found on the sports website Children playing away are transported by the school to these matches

On occasions, because of traffic or other reasons, away match teams return late We apologise in advance of this and if it is at all possible we will make contact by email/text if this is likely to be the case Please remember though if we are stuck in traffic, driving a minibus we will not be able to use our mobile phones

Spectators

Parents are welcome to come and watch most home and away matches Please be respectful of the fact that academic lessons are still ongoing for some children. Please follow parking signs. Dogs are welcome, but must remain on leads at all times and are only allowed outside. Please put your dogs back in your cars for match tea, and pick up any mess.

If for any reason, we cannot welcome parents to matches, this will be communicated prior.

Match tea

Match teas for both Wellington College Prep players and the visiting schools will be provided after each home game It is an expectation that every player will stay for match tea whether it be a home or away fixture This is a vital part of school’s fixtures where the children get the opportunity to meet and converse with the opposition.

Parents are also welcome to attend match tea after fixtures. In the case of home matches, these will be situated at Wellington College Prep int he Old Library or Wellington College depending on which venue the fixture is played at. In the summer term refreshments are served outside on the front lawn at Wellington College Prep or in the pavillion on Manor field.

After match teas all pupils are required to say goodbye to the opposition and they must change back into their school uniform before leaving school unless permission is granted by the sports staff.

Spectator code of conduct

Show respect for officials and other players

Encourage rather than contradict

Be courteous to all

Applaud good play

Verbally support in a proactive manner

Remember victory is not everything

Remember that children are playing for their own enjoyment

Enjoy the day and transmit that enthusiasm to the players

Praise effort and improvement

Do not stray on to the pitch/court at any time

Never criticise, ridicule or shout at your child or other children for making a mistake or losing a match

Do not do anything which is likely to offend by way of insult, humiliation or discrimination

Sports FAQs

Can I take my child home after a match?

Yes, you are allowed to take your child as soon as they have finished match tea and as long as you have let a member of staff know they are leaving. You do not have to wait till 4:30pm to take them. The Games staff are responsible for your child up until 4:30pm (on a Wednesday or Friday match day) or until the time stated as the return time on the Sports Website. If you are going to be late please get a message to the School Office.

Can I take another child home with me after an away match?

Yes, as long as the member of staff who is taking the team has received an email or message from the parent of that child giving permission.

Can I take my child into parents match tea?

No, if they have just played in the match and had their own match tea. We know it is very tempting as we have the best match teas on the circuit, but the parents match teas are for parents, staff or siblings of players.

Does my child need their full games kit and swimming kit in school every day?

Yes, especially as we will often use the pool when the weather is too bad to go outside

Do I need to buy any specialist sporting equipment, i.e. a hockey stick or cricket bat?

Yes, your child will need a hockey stick, but we also we have all the equipment your child will need in school. Please ensure that all kit is named.

What if I have a query about team selection, as I feel my child should be in a different team?

Please trust the school coaching team, there are many reasons as to why players are selected into certain teams. We look at the whole picture and the mechanics of the team selected; attitude and behaviour in training will also play a big part in selection If you would like to discuss team selection please contact your child’s coach in the first instance

My child wants their ears pierced, when is a good time?

We advise that children to get their ears pierced at the start of the summer holidays as this gives them time to heal and set, and for your child to practice taking them in and out

I have lost an item of Games kit, where can I find it?

Any found item of Games kit which has been named will be returned to the owner or stored in the lost property bins outside the changing rooms.

We are late arriving into school and I need to drop off my child’s sports kit bag, are we allowed into the changing rooms?

No. No parent, grandparent or other guardian is allowed past the double doors in the GEC and certainly not in the changing rooms for any reason. This is due to strict safeguarding regulations. Please seek help from the Sports Office or leave items at the main School Office.

Boarding

Boarding at Wellington College Prep offers all pupils a wealth of opportunities. Whether it is developing independence, making long-lasting friendships or simply gaining confidence, boarding can offer something for everyone. All these experiences and many others will ensure that every boarder who stays with us is ‘Learning for Life’. This section has been produced for parents of boarders at Wellington College Prep to give you an idea of what your children do in the House and to make it easier for you to understand how the House is run and organised.

Our overriding aim is to create a supportive, family orientated House in which all children feel happy, valued, cared for and can thrive.

With a fully co-educational Boarding House and boarders ranging in age from 7 to 13 years, they are encouraged to integrate fully with each other, as any child would in their family home It is heart-warming to watch a senior boarder help a junior boarder send anemail to their parent who is currently working overseas, as much as it is refreshing to know that both boys and girls can mix together and choose activities to suit their tastes rather than gender stereotypes, whether it be a lively game of water polo or a more relaxing session in the House card-making and listening to music

Any Boarding House is indebted to the staff who run it We have a fantastic team of dedicated staff comprising of eight full-time resident staff members who are fully supported by a further six members of staff living off-site Each night there is a House Parent, House Tutor and House Assistant on duty to ensure the children are well supported and cared for. Additionally, the House Parents are always on-call overnight to ensure the children are safe, well and happy 24 hours a day.

Each night the House Tutors and House Assistants offer activities to ensure that a fun and action-packed time is had by all. These activities can range from rather adventurous games of Manhunt in the woods to more sedate drama and sewing workshops for smaller groups. Several times throughout the year the whole House team comes together for special activities. Camping, trips out, Christmas celebrations and even spooky Halloween parties in the Tudor House ensure that every term provides the children with long-lasting and happy memories.

Despite all the fun and laughter, we certainly play hard and work hard in the Boarding House. Each year group has a dedicated study session every evening with boarding staff on hand to offer help and guidance as prep or additional reading is completed. With members of the boarding staff team specialising in different areas of the school curriculum, the boarders are well placed to seek expert advice when needed.

The Boarding House at Wellington College Prep is a lively and friendly place to be. With children of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities there is always something new to learn or new to experience further enriching the opportunities to ‘Learn for Life’. We are passionate about creating an awesome boarding environment for all our pupils and welcome anyone who would like to join us.

After only a few weeks, our House becomes a second home to many of our boarders, and as they find the daily patterns and routines becoming second nature they certainly feel that they are ‘Born 2 Board’

If you are interested in your child boarding with us in any capacity, please do get in touch with reception

International students

Guardians

We require parents living abroad to appoint a guardian or guardians to care for their child for their entire time at Wellington College Prep.

We regard this role as vital to the wellbeing and success of our overseas pupils. An effective guardian can provide extra support, a break from school and an insight into life and culture in the UK.

Depending on your requirements and availability, the guardian’s role may be anything from occasional to total support. As such, we stipulate that Guardians must meet certain conditions.

Guardians must:

Be over 25 years old

Be fluent English language users

Live in the UK within a reasonable distance (within a two-hour dive) of the school

Not be a full-time student living in accommodation provide by another educational institution

We ask that you provide us with details of your nominated guardian and we will then send them the Guardian Commitment form Signing this document is a pre-requisite for all overseas pupils joining the School

Unfortunately, we are unable to recommend guardians However, should you need help, the School recommends that you contact AEGIS (www aegisuk net) an accredited organization who will offer approved, local guardians

Visas

Wellington College Prepl has to be satisfied that all pupils have the right to study in the UK For those pupils who are nationals of any country other than the UK or Ireland and have not otherwise been granted a right to study in the UK, wel will need to sponsor the pupil’s application for a Child Student visa. Parents of EEA and Swiss students should note that Brexit means that if their child does not hold Pre-Settled or Settled Status that they will require a Child Student visa.

A visa cannot be obtained without your child being issued a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) on behalf of the School. To ensure that the School can offer the best level of support during the complex application process, we are working with a law firm, Cater Leydon Millard, who will assist you. An administrative fee of £1,200 will be charged for this service and added to your invoice. Nathan Millard will contact you soon to explain the process and detail what will be required from you.

Your child is responsible for storing her or his passport, BRP and visa securely although House Parents can usually assist A copy of all documents will be taken by the School upon the pupil’s arrival and stored securely as required

Travel

Start and end of term arrangements

If your child needs to leave school before the end of term, to catch a flight for example, permission MUST be sought in writing, from the Senior Deputy Head, Rebecca Ross on rross@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk.

Please give the school plenty of notice, so that arrangements can be made for your child’s holiday work to be set.

Likewise, the Senior Deputy Head’s permission should be sought if for some reason your child has to be late back for the beginning of term.

Airport transfers

We suggest that you use the following School approved company to arrange airport transfers:

Taylor Hanson

Email: bookings@taylorhanson.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1344 751176

We recommend booking these services by email giving the name of every person to be included in the booking and copying in the House Parents, llfisher@wellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk and the School Office on reception@ewellingtoncollegeprep.org.uk for reference and safeguarding purposes.

Payment should be made directly at the time of booking. Please note that charges which go through Wellington College Prep are subject to an additional 20% VAT

Further Information - April 2025