New Head for Long Close School

Long Close, Slough’s leading independent co-ed school for boys and girls aged 2-16 years, have recently celebrated the arrival of their new Headteacher, Mr David Laird. Commenting on his new role, David said, “I am delighted to have been appointed to the position of Headteacher at Long Close School”.

He continues, “As an experienced headteacher, I am committed to ensuring the very best outcomes for children, both personally, socially, and academically. As a parent, I also understand that the greatest asset that we can give to our children is the gift of education… This is why parents have chosen Long Close School. It is for this reason that I will be relentless in the pursuit of seeking out and providing outstanding opportunities for our students.”

To find out more about Long Close School or book a tour, please visit – www.longcloseschool.co.uk

Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Ready, Set, Read... The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children ages 4 to 11 to read six library books during the long summer holiday and collect rewards, such as stickers, on their way to receiving their challenge certificate and medal.

The theme for this year is Ready, Set, Read! and is being delivered in partnership with national children’s charity the Youth Sport Trust and public libraries.

This year, the Challenge aims to keep children’s minds and bodies active over the summer break, empowering young people to forge new connections with others and unleash the power of play, sport and physical activity through reading.

The Challenge will launch in libraries in England on 24 June and continue through September.

More info: www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

Eton End Prep School redesign their classroom for optimal well-being

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We are taking admissions now –to visit our Nursery and School, call 01753 541075 or email registrar@etonend.org

Since joining the school last September, the Head, Rachael Cox has focused on wellbeing and mental health support for pupils. Here she outlines what the school has looked at so far, “We developed our Sunny Selves initiative several years ago and focus on the importance of enjoying solid sleep, fabulous food, a love of learning, real relationships and mindful moments and have recently added Weekend Walks, Saturday Socials and West End family theatre trips to the calendar. This offers families and staff the opportunity to spend time together in a way which builds our school community and enriches lives.”

She continues, “We have also looked at our classrooms and how they are set up. Research is telling educators that for children to take on new learning and to academically excel, we need to reduce their cognitive load and give their brains a chance to forge new connections and focus on core learning. That’s why, we are completely redesigning our classrooms to create a warm, comfortable environment that is inclusive and supportive of mental health and wellbeing. Soft chairs, sofas and beanbags will replace hard plastic; wall displays will be reduced, and work celebrated in a unique way through scrapbooks or frames on the wall. Round tables will support collaboration and interaction, replicating the world outside the school building that we are preparing our children to enter. Muted tones will help to reduce sensory overload and classrooms will all have an area where the children can relax, read, and self-Regulate”.

To see for yourself, you can arrange a visit through registrar@etonend.org.uk • www.etonend.org