Westbury House School Prospectus

Westbury House School

Where all children flourish

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“Westbury House School was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and was awarded the highest possible grade of excellent across all areas.”

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Learning to grow We are a small school absolutely jam-packed with ideas, initiative, intelligence and integrity. This is a school of high challenge and high expectation, supported by a team of dedicated staff whose shared belief is that our children can succeed with our help. I think the level of pastoral care is apparent from the moment you walk through the door as is our sense of community. I am proud to be Headmistress of this extraordinary School.

This prospectus and our website will give you a taste of the curriculum and our ethos but only a visit will allow you to get a sense of the atmosphere so do come and visit us. Our staff and most importantly our confident, outgoing pupils are the best possible indication of who we are.

I look forward to welcoming you and your family to Westbury House School and to your family becoming part of our family.

Miss Clare King Headmistress

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Teaching Philosophy At Westbury House we are interested in who children are as a whole. We are the start of their educational journey, however it is important to educate beyond the classroom so that our children are ethically minded responsible individuals.

We do this by embedding character virtues into the curriculum and linking to the wider school values demonstrated in the Westbury Way. Character education is a teaching method which fosters the development of individuals by teaching them about the good values that people should have. This is why schools need to implement character education so that the pupils can create a positive pathway for their future.

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Everything we do is aimed at ensuring that every child does their best each and every day and we instil a lifelong love of learning that will remain with them way beyond the walls of Westbury House School.

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We achieve this by meeting the following aims to enable every child to flourish: To instil a lifelong love of learning by offering a highly nurturing learning environment that enables the talents of every child to be recognised and developed.

To support us in realising our vision, The Westbury Way sets out the behaviours and actions we expect our children and staff to adhere to each and every day.

To adopt a mastery approach to learning that enables every child to achieve to the very best of their ability.

To enable every child to develop a healthy mindset for learning by actively encouraging challenge, resilience and effort.

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“For Pupils’ Academic and other Achievements, we have been awarded the highest possible award: Excellent” Reported by ISI Independent Schools Inspectorate

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Early years Nestled within our lovely school is Westbury House Nursery, offering a nurturing, home-from-home learning environment for children aged 2 to 4 years.

Our Little Explorers (2 to 3-year-olds) and Discoverers (3 to 4 years old) enjoy a vast range of learning experiences that cover all 7 areas of learning in the EYFS. Extra-curricular activities for the Nursery include multi-sports, gymnastics, french and dance.

Our qualified, friendly staff are dedicated to providing each child with all the support and encouragement they need to learn and grow.

At Westbury House School, we know the importance of parent involvement in a child’s development. We work in partnership with parents using an online learning journey platform called Famly, running social events such as Easter bonanza, running curriculum workshops for parents and having formal parent consultation meetings twice a year. Our parents’ voice matters!

Our opening hours from 8am – 6pm for 51 weeks of the year enable us to support busy families looking for the highest quality care in a safe, engaging and nurturing environment.

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Spotlight

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achievements from ISI Independent Schools Inspectorate.

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“Pupils make highly effective use of ICT, competently employing a range of programmes to enhance and extend their learning.”

“Pupils demonstrate a high level of understanding of mathematical concepts and a strong grasp of numerical skills.”

“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are outstanding; they are enthusiastic, keen to learn and highly supportive of each other in aiming to do their best.”

“Pupils of all ages are highly effective communicators and apply their excellent speaking, listening, reading and writing skills confidently across the curriculum.”

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“Pupils of all ages have remarkably positive attitudes to their learning.”

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Reception Children in Reception enjoy a broad curriculum, with teaching both inside and out of the classroom.

Pupils are actively encouraged to develop their independence and question their discoveries.

Our small classes and high staff-tochild ratio help ensure that every child’s unique and natural talents are recognised and developed.

For a more enriched learning experience, pupils go on trips to Forest School, libraries, theatres, museums and parks.

French, Music, Art, Chess, Cooking, Gymnastics, Swimming and PE are all taught by specialist teachers whose passion for what they do is felt by the children in every lesson.

Workshops and external visitors are booked to create a more holistic approach to learning from drama workshops to police and dentist visits.

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Outside the classroom Music

Karate

Westbury House School’s very popular Junior and Senior Choirs perform alongside solo and ensemble performances from those learning piano, guitar, woodwind (clarinet and flute), brass (trumpet and cornet), violin and singing – all instruments that are offered at school.

Karate is a very popular club. Our instructor has been teaching pupils at Westbury House for over ten years now!

Children are taught skills, movements and self-defence whilst also building self-confidence and self-worth as they progress through the levels.

Yoga

Chess

Westbury House Yoga club pupils learn sun salutations, meditation and enjoy various yoga games and songs.

Our instructor, Miss Green, is trained

by Kidding Around Yoga which is a transformational evidence-based Kids Yoga teacher training which teaches fun ways to share the ancient practice of Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness with children.

For players of all abilities, Chess teaches children many fundamentals like problem-solving focus and patience.

Chess Club ranges from an introduction to the game to advanced strategies – a fun activity to share with friends.

Tennis The tennis club focuses on individual talent. After fun warm-up games and skill-specific drills children play against children of similar abilities to ensure a competitive match.

Accreditation

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“Pupils’ attitudes to learning are outstanding; they are enthusiastic, keen to learn and highly supportive of each other in aiming to do their best.”

ISI Independent Schools Inspectorate

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The importance of pupil wellbeing At Westbury House School, we are fully committed to celebrating difference and diversity within our school community. No Outsiders is our whole-school curriculum that is designed to ensure every pupil feels a strong sense of belonging within our school community and an appreciation for those with different backgrounds and experiences.

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Personal Development School Council

SEN

The School Council is a useful and practical illustration of the role of Democracy and Fundamental British Values. Each class elects one child to represent them on the School Council. The results are announced to the school and the parent body in assembly and in the Friday Newsletter.

At Westbury House we believe in Quality First Teaching with inclusive lessons for all our pupils. Our Quality First Teaching approach is the first step in responding to pupils with SEN and is in-line with guidance from the SEND Code of Practice.

Eco Committee At the request of the pupils who are really interested in climate change and what we are doing to support the environment. So far the committee have introduced some fantastic initiatives to Westbury House including more recycling through the school, annual switch off day, teaching without technology as well as organising picnic lunches in the park and litter picks.

Currently the Eco Committee are supporting the Big Battery Hunt, asking for Plant donations and have organised for a Planting Workshop to take place.

Zones of Regulation At Westbury House we believe that developing the whole child, including their social, emotional and mental health, is important.

For this reason, each classroom has an area where pupils can go to regulate their emotions.

Mindfulness Alongside classroom-based practice we ensure our pupils have an opportunity out of the classroom to have a well-deserved ‘brain break’. Our thoughtfully designed programme of extra-curricular activities allows plenty of this with clubs to let off steam or take a moment to relax!

Growth Mindset A growth mindset means that you thrive on challenge, and don’t see failure as a way to describe yourself but as a springboard for growth and developing your abilities. Your intelligence and talents are all susceptible to growth.

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Results and Destinations: In the past few years our pupils have secured places at the following senior schools. We proudly feed into many of Surrey’s top senior schools.

City of London

St Paul’s Girls

Freemans

Surbiton High School

Ewell Castle

Sutton High School

Hampton School

Tiffin Boys School

King’s College

Tiffin Girls School

Kingston Grammar School

Wallington Boys School

Lady Eleanor Holles

Westminster Under School

Nonsuch High School

Whitgift School

Putney High School

Wilson’s School

Radnor House

Wimbledon High School

Reed’s School

Wycombe Abbey

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Life after Westbury House We trust that your experience at Westbury House School will be enjoyable. You might also wish to explore the option of enrolling your child in one of our senior schools following their time at Westbury.

Rookwood School information:

Saint Felix School information:

Acting Headteacher: Jennifer Jellard

Headteacher: Matthew Oakman

Address: Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AL

Address: Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, IP18 6SD

Website: rookwoodschool.org

Website: stfelix.co.uk

Email: receptiondesk@rookwoodschool.org

Email: schooladmin@stfelix.co.uk

Telephone: 01264 325900

Telephone: 01502 722175

Status: Day and Boarding School, co-educational

Status: Day and Boarding School, co-educational

Age: 3 to 18 years

Age: 2 to 18 years

St Francis’ College information:

Yateley Manor School information:

Headteacher: Mr James Nichols

Acting Headteacher: Miss Laura Ball

Address: Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3PJ

Address: 51 Reading Road Yateley, Hampshire, GU46 7UQ

Website: st-francis.herts.sch.uk

Website: yateleymanor.com

Email: admissions@st-francis.herts.sch.uk

Email: office@yateleymanor.com

Telephone: 01462 670511

Telephone: 01252 405500

Status: Day and Boarding

Status: Day School, co-educational

Girls ages: 3 mths to 18 yrs Boys ages: 3 mths to 7 yrs

Age: 2 to 16 years

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Inspired Learning Group senior schools St Francis’ College

Saint Felix School Stansted Airport

ateley Y Manor School

ockwood R School

London Heathrow Airport

Westbury House School Gatwick Airport

To visit one of our senior schools or to book a place at an open day please visit the school website. We also run a bus service from each school, please call the school office to find out which services run near you.

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