Out & About Magazine, North Surrey July - August 2021

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JULY - AUGUST 2021

Raptor CENTRE

opens its Aviaries at Hobbledown

Lavender FIELDS

now open for visitors

OPEN AIR

Cinema venues in Surrey

Plus: Landscaping Your Garden • Summer Baking • Open Air Theatre Epsom Playhouse • Hobbledown • Surrey’s Famous Faces Epsom & Ewell Food Banks • Summer of Sport at Polesden Lacey Sutton Uplift • Gardener’s Notes • Local Schools Read the magazine online today! www.issuu.com/outaboutmagazine

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INSIDE

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Features 7 Sutton Uplift

Regulars

A free NHS service

4 Letter from the Editor

9 Dorking Halls Plays in the Park

6 Recipe

Open air theatre weekends

Bake a delicious, seasonal raspberry tart

12 The Epsom Playhouse

11 Surrey Lawns & Gardens

Gets performance ready for June!

Maintaining your garden during the summer months

14 Gardening Notes

32 Local Schools

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From Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager

15 Summer of Sport

COVER IMAGE

Comes to Polesden Lacey

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16 Mayfield Lavender The 25-acre lavender farm with café and shop is now open

21 Epsom & Ewell Foodbank

Covid’s impact on North Surrey

25 London’s Largest Raptor Centre

Opens its Aviaries at Hobbledown

28 Surrey’s Famous Faces

Mayfield Lavender

Some familiar faces who have lived in our beautiful county

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30 Open Air Cinema Outdoor entertainment for the whole family

Please note, any events included are going ahead at the time of print and may change.

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EDITOR'S LETTER

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Thank goodness it’s summer, that at least we can say with some certainty. As Out & About July-August 2021 goes to press, everything is opening up again and there are lots of ambitious plans for lovely things to do over the summer. However, with the ever-changing nature of the pandemic, fingers crossed they go to plan safely.

Here are a few exciting things going on.

The beautiful Mayfield Lavender Farm in Banstead is now open every day from 9am to 6pm (including Sundays) until Aug 31. P16

Sutton Uplift is a free NHS service, designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of anyone aged 18+ living in the borough of Sutton. P7

Open air cinema comes to Surrey, discover what you can watch and where. P30

Read about the huge impact Covid has had on the Epsom & Ewell Foodbank. P21 Visit London’s largest raptor centre as it opens its Aviaries at Hobbledown Adventure Park. P25 Plenty of actors, singers and well-known people have grown up in Surrey, find out who! P28

I hope you all enjoy the next couple of months in the sun and don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

Open air theatre weekends are taking place at Dorking Halls and there’s something for all the family! P9

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The Epsom Playhouse gets performance ready and tells us how they plan to make your visit a safe and enjoyable one. P12

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Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager, gives us his top tips for gardening and Polesden Lacey tells us all about getting outdoors for their summer of sport. P15 Kingswood cattery is a small family run business which opened in September 2009.

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Bring your family and friends, everyone welcome.

Friday night and/or Saturday morning is a good time for new bowlers, just let Jayne in the office know the time and day to suit you.

We have 2 outdoor greens and 1 indoor green, lots of room for play. Membership is available for men, women, teenage boys and girls, and people of all abilities.

Competitive and friendly social games to suit all. There is free coaching to show you Northey Avenue

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Desserts With summer upon us and friends and relatives now able to visit, this is a superb desert to have prepared ahead of guests coming over.

RASPBERRY TART Method:

Method:

4 egg yolks 2½ oz (70g) caster sugar 3tbsp plain flour 10fl oz (300ml) milk ⅛ tsp salt ½ tsp vanilla essence 1 lb (450g) fresh raspberries 5 tbsp red currant jelly 1 tbsp fresh orange juice

For the pastry, sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Stir in the sugar and orange rind. Add the butter and cut in with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the egg yolk and just enough cream to bind the dough. Gather into a ball, wrap in greaseproof paper and refrigerate.

For the custard filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar until thick and lemoncoloured. Gradually stir in the flour.

For the pastry:

6½ oz (190g) plain flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar Grated rind of ½ orange 3oz (85g) cold butter, cut in pieces 1 egg yolk 3-4 tbsp whipping cream

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In a saucepan, bring the milk and salt just to the boil, then remove from the heat. Whisk into the egg yolk mixture, return to the pan and continue whisking over moderately high heat until just bubbling. Cook for 3 minutes to thicken. Transfer immediately to a bowl, add the vanilla and stir to blend. Cover with greaseproof paper to stop a skin forming.

Preheat your oven to 180 °C/Gas 6. On a floured surface roll out the pastry ⅛ in (3mm) thick, transfer to a 10in (25cm) pie dish and trim.

Prick the bottom with a fork and line with crumpled greaseproof. Fill with baking beans and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the paper and beans and continue baking until golden. Let cool.

Spread an even layer of the pastry cream in the pastry case and arrange the raspberries on top. Melt the jelly and orange juice in a pan and brush on top to glaze.

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SUTTON UPLIFT

SUTTON Uplift A free NHS service

Sutton Uplift is a free NHS service, designed to support the mental health and wellbeing of anyone aged 18+ either living in the borough of Sutton or registered with a Sutton GP. They offer several different services, including: Psychological Therapy

This service offers various evidence-based psychological therapies in line with the IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) model. This service is for people who experience emotional difficulties including anxiety and low mood.

Wellbeing Support and Workshops

The wellbeing service offers 1-1 support sessions to help with practical issues such as: goal setting to help you achieve the things you want; accessing community activities; achieving a healthy lifestyle; and managing finances. We also offer lots of workshops including Relaxation, Self-Confidence, Sleep and Long-Term Conditions.

The team also develop bespoke support for community groups, including staff and volunteers.

Mental Health Assessments

Psychiatrists and mental health nurses will assess people who are identified as having significant mental health difficulties. They decide if someone needs support from Sutton Uplift or if they need increased mental health support from more specialist services such as Recovery and Support Teams or the Home Treatment Team.

Recovery Support

This team will work with people who have a long standing but stable mental health condition who require short-term support to improve their quality of daily living. They also offer support with reviewing psychiatric medication and physical health needs.

It is easy to self-refer through the website, or by giving Sutton Uplift a call.

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PLAYS IN THE PARK

DORKING HALLS plays IN THE park Open air theatre weekends

The Pantaloons present Pride & Prejudice, 16th July

Heartbreak Productions present David Walliams’ Mr Stink, 17th July

Kick in the Head Theatre present Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 18th July

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen’s witty and romantic masterpiece is one of the best-loved stories of all time, dealing with the most important questions in life… Will Mrs Bennett manage to offload her numerous daughters in record time? Will Lizzy and Darcy actually get together?

You’re invited to celebrate Annabelle’s 10th birthday, hosted by everyone’s favourite MP candidate, Janet Crumb!

(Almost) everyone is welcome… that is, everyone apart from Chloe’s particularly smelly new friend, Mr Stink. Join Heartbreak Productions for David Walliams’ best-seller Mr Stink on the outdoor stage. Packed with fun, humour and a heart-warming message, this touching tale provides the perfect family entertainment.

Ideally suited to the 4 and above age group (though adults have fallen under its spell, despite their best efforts to look… grownup!).

Join The Pantaloons this summer for this delightfully innovative and hilarious new adaptation.

Estimated run time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus 1 interval) Age: suitable for all Show starts at 7pm

Audiences are introduced to (or re-acquainted with) many of the extraordinary characters that our eponymous heroine encounters during her wanderings in Wonderland.

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Estimated run time: 1 hour 10 minutes (no interval) Age: 4+

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There are three main types of wall: brick, concrete block (rendered/clad for appearance), and natural stone.

The important points when building a wall are: Drainage all retaining walls should consider ground water and have a way of draining this away otherwise when the soil gets wetter during winter, the added weight will knock the wall over. Planning permission - this comes into effect as walls get taller and can be affected if obscuring views across junctions. Adding a damp proof course helps for longevity too.

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EPSOM PLAYHOUSE

THE EPSOM Playhouse Gets performance ready!

The Epsom Playhouse team are getting performance ready, excited to welcome back Performers, community hires and audiences, 17 months after temporary closure due to the ongoing Pandemic.

The much loved theatre is planning to reopen in July, providing a selection of popular shows for the summer. The official relaunch is due to take place in September.

Along with most local and national theatres, The Epsom Playhouse is eagerly awaiting the Government’s update on Step 4 of the roadmap, hoping to reopen safely at full capacity with a selection of productions planned.

The Epsom Playhouse, keen to reassure patrons, have adapted and prepared carefully to allow for business as usual.

Increased ventilation, extra cleaning services pre and post show, regular building fogging and accessible hand sanitizer stations have been introduced for the safety and wellbeing of patrons, performers and staff.

Theatre Manager Elaine Teague adds “The continued loyalty and support for The Epsom Playhouse has been greatly appreciated by the whole team. It will be fantastic to see our patrons returning

in the up-coming months to enjoy all Epsom’s local theatre has to offer” The shows must go on!

Enjoy a summer taster of shows at The Epsom Playhouse this July, bouncing back to a full and fabulous performance schedule for the Autumn/ Winter season starting in September.

The Yehudi Menuhin school of Music hosts two lunchtime concerts, showcasing the talents of their students. Tickets to this event are free but must be booked in advance. Close Up Magic (Slightly less close than before) will be back to amaze and astound, both performances perfectly placed in the Myers Studio.

July sees the Auditorium stage light up with the return of the much loved Bye Bye Baby, a musical journey through the career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, whose songs graced films such as The Deer Hunter, Dirty Dancing and Grease.

For further show information or to book tickets please visit The Epsom Playhouse Website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk or call Box Office: 01372 742555/742226

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Alex Wigley, Polesden Lacey’s Gardens and Outdoors Manager, writes As we move from June into July and August there’s a battle for centre stage at Polesden Lacey between the Rose Garden and the long double Herbaceous Borders.

Roses in the garden offer so much interest not only with their bold floral displays and fabulous scents, some right through to the autumn, but also later with colourful hips in the winter. Now is the perfect time to take a notebook and visit gardens or plant nurseries and choose the perfect rose for the garden.

It’s hard to appreciate the variety of scents and subtle changes in colour as a rose goes from bud into an open flower from a plant catalogue; so do your research now whilst they are in full flower.

There are many types of roses, so the first decision is what size of plant you are aiming for and what colour. Aim for a repeat flowering rose and ideally one with a good scent. Many nursery websites allow you filter by the characteristics you’re looking for to give a list of suitable roses. Roses are available now as

containerised plants or bare-root in late autumn/ winter. If you visit Polesden Lacey this summer, look out for Polesden Lacey’s own Rosa ‘Margaret Greville’ which was cultivated to celebrate 75 years since Mrs Greville bequeathed the property to the National Trust.

The Herbaceous Borders at Polesden Lacey contain a mixture of bulbs, herbaceous perennials and annuals. Herbaceous perennials are fantastic value for money as they regrow from the base year after year and can be lifted and divided into more plants as they get bigger. Many will flower from early summer right through to the frosts, with some of my favourites being Rudbeckia, Penstemon, Salvia, Achillea and Geranium.

Interspersing annuals such a Cosmos, Sunflowers Antirrhinum, or Dahlias can help fill gaps or add some height to the border, or you can add a shrub or two for some more permanent structure.

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Summer of sport comes to Polesden Lacey

Staying at home doesn’t mean we have to stay indoors this summer. The National Trust’s Polesden Lacey is launching a summer of sport with The Polesden Games – Ready, set, go. Come and spend the day exploring the pleasure grounds and find our seven fun sporting activities for you and your family to enjoy and create memories of a lifetime.

Amble along the grassy lawns and woodland paths and challenge friends to a round of frisbee golf.

Find the track for the sack race, or the ping pong table nestled between the trees and look out for the obstacle course, bean bag toss and Swedish game of Kubb. Whether you’re eight or eighty, take on the family and see who’s the winner.

Pick up your Get, set, go card and stickers at the

ticket office and let it take you on some exciting outdoor adventures. After you’ve completed the activities, don’t forget to record the occasion with a photo on the winner’s podium.

No visit to Polesden Lacey would be complete without a trip to Home Farm Orchard to visit the chickens. Whilst you’re there, why not check out the beehives and bug hotel. It’s a great spot to relax and have a picnic. You can also take in the gardens and explore the wider estate with fantastic views over the Surrey Hills and Ranmore common.

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Family-run, organic lavender growers on the Surrey Downs The beautiful Mayfield Lavender Farm in Banstead is now open every day from 9am to 6pm (including Sundays) until Aug 31.

The 25-acre lavender farm with café and shop is located in Banstead (Woodmansterne), Surrey – approximately 15 miles from Central London. The farm is a popular visitor attraction throughout summer where you can wander through a sea of beautiful organic lavender. The lavender normally starts to bloom towards the middle to end of June and the peak time is July and

August however the weather can influence this so be sure to check their website for information.

At the farm you can enjoy a delicious, fresh lunch or snack at their relaxed, al fresco café with picnic tables. Whether you fancy a panini or a piece of gorgeous home-made cake, they have it covered and much more besides!

You can also order a lavender cream tea for an extra special touch during July and August. They are licensed to sell a range of alcoholic drinks including a unique lavender cider! Before you leave, don’t

forget to visit the shop to buy one of their lavender plants for your garden, or simply treat yourself to some lavender products including toiletries, culinary treats or a beautiful bunch of fresh lavender.

Please remember that they do not permit food or picnics to be brought onto the farm.

It’s a breathtaking sight, seeing Mayfield lavender farm in its full glory. Swathes of vivid purple lavender stretch as far as the eye can see. Definitely a place to visit this summer.

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3. When does summer officially start?

4. Which feast day falls on July 15 every year?

5. Who met and fell in love with Marge Bouvier in a 1974 summer camp?

6. Which singer was known as the ‘Queen of Disco’?

7. The “dog days of summer” are named after the Dog Star; what is the better known name of this star?

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EPSOM & EWELL FOODBANK

EPSOM & EWELL FOODBANK

Covid’s impact on North Surrey In 2019 Epsom & Ewell Foodbank fed 5,314 people, in 2020 we fed 12,535 people, a 236% increase.

Covid has had a huge impact.

We set up in 2012 and we run centres in Epsom, Ewell, Leatherhead, Tadworth and Banstead plus many other wraparound support services.

Originally people in food poverty were offered three vouchers in a 6-month window, the expectation that this was all they needed prior to accessing benefits and allaying problems. However, as time

has gone on, we have realised that the nature of food insecurity has become much more entrenched, and can remain a major problem even when in employment.

Our mission is to work towards an end of the need for a foodbank. We have seen big jumps in demand for our services, which in a community as rich as Surrey is not right.

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As part of a recent £1.2m investment into the park, the centre will be home to 18 birds at full capacity, this includes the Gymnogene (African HarrierHawk), just one of a handful Bird of Preys that blush red in the face during their mating display and a Ural Owl which pairs for life and sings duets with its mate.

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The new centre will be ideal for school trips and will soon house an education room to support core elements of the Key Stages 1 and 2 curriculum with a live webcam from the Lugger aviary.

The Raptor Centre was founded by Eddie Hare in 1977. The sanctuary was rehomed into temporary lodgings at Hobbledown in 2018 whilst they waited for planning permission for the new building.

Sadly, Eddie died shortly before the centre was complete but his wife Ronnie, who has been flying birds for nearly 20 years, is delighted with the birds’ new home.

She said: “It’s a wonderful addition to the Park and a striking demonstration of our commitment to the welfare of these incredible creatures.”

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FAMOUS FACES Plenty of actors, singers and well-known people have grown up in Surrey Many celebrities have been born in Surrey over the years, including Caterham-born Bill Nighy, Epsom-born Warwick Davis and Dame Julie Andrews, of Walton.

Take a look at some familiar faces who have lived in our beautiful county.

TOM FELTON Thomas Andrew Felton is an English actor and musician. He is best known for his role as Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of the best-selling Harry Potter fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling.

Tom was born on 22 September 1987 in Epsom. He was educated at West Horsley’s Cranmore School until age 13, after which time he attended the Howard of Effingham School in Leatherhead for his secondary education.

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ERIC CLAPTON This musical legend was born in Ripley on 30 March 1945 and went to Ripley Primary School.

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Around this time, Clapton began busking around Kingston, Richmond, and the West End. In 1962, Clapton started performing as a duo with fellow blues enthusiast David Brock in pubs around Surrey.

Eric Clapton is a English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time.

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SURREY BORN CELEBRITIES LILY JAMES Lily James was born on 5 April 1989 in Esher, the daughter of Ninette Mantle, an actress, and James “Jamie” Thomson, a musician. She attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and subsequently went on to study acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

James went on to play Natasha Rostova in the television series War & Peace, and starring roles in several films, including Baby Driver, Darkest Hour, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, the musical Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Yesterday and most recently, Rebecca.

DAME JULIE ANDREWS Dame Julia Elizabeth Andrews DBE was born in 1935 in Walton, before settling in Hersham after her parents’ divorce.

She married her first husband Tony Walton in Weybridge in 1959, not long before her golden period in the limelight of cinema, playing Mary Poppins in 1964, and Maria Von Trapp in The Sound of Music in 1965.

She has won several awards throughout her life, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA and five Golden Globes.

WARWICK DAVIS Warwick Davis was born in Epsom, Surrey. He was educated at Chinthurst School and later the City of London Freemen’s School. f @outandaboutmagazines

Warwick is an English actor, television presenter, writer, director, comedian, and producer.

He played the title characters in Willow and the Leprechaun film series; several characters in the Star Wars film series, most notably the Ewok Wicket; and Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter film series. Davis starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the sitcom Life’s Too Short.

He has also presented the ITV game shows Celebrity Squares and Tenable.

DAVID WALLIAMS David was born at St Teresa’s Maternity Hospital in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton, in 1971.

He is the son of Peter Williams, a London Transport engineer, and Kathleen Williams, a laboratory technician who worked at Sutton Grammar School.

Walliams grew up in Banstead, Surrey, specifically in the residential area of Nork, with his mother, father and sister Julie.

He was educated at Collingwood Boys’ School in Wallington, and Reigate Grammar School.

PETULA CLARK This singer, actress and composer was born in Ewell, on 15 November 1932. Both of Clark’s parents were nurses there at Long Grove Hospital. Clark’s mother had Welsh ancestry, and her father was English. Young Sally’s

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Clark’s professional career began during World War II, as a child entertainer on BBC Radio. In 1954 she charted with “The Little Shoemaker” — the first of her big UK hits—and within two years began recording in French.

International successes included “Prends mon coeur”, “Sailor” (a UK number one), “Romeo” and “Chariot”. She is best known for her upbeat signature song “Downtown”.

MICHAELA STRACHAN Born in Ewell, Surrey, Strachan grew up in Hinchley Wood and attended Chadsworth Stage School, then Claremont Fan Court School, both in Esher.

Later, while at ArtsEd, London, she briefly held jobs as an Avon lady and as a kissogram. After her years at ArtsEd, Strachan performed in theatre, before moving on to children’s television.

In 1984, she appeared in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool.

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Here are some events that will be happening in local areas very soon.

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On Friday 16th July 2021 at 20:10 - 23:40, Cheam’s open air cinema will be screening Elton John’s Rocketman! Doors open at 20:10, live music will begin at 20:40 and the movie will begin at approximately 21:40 and end at 23:40. Treat yourself to a night watching the journey of a musical legend while stocking up on snacks and drinks!

Friday 6th August 2021 at 19:40 – 23:10, Coulsdon’s open air cinema will be screening cult classic Back to the Future! Doors will open at 19:40, live music will begin at 20:10 and the film will begin at approximately 21:10 and end at 23:10. Using wireless headphones, transport yourself back in time and enjoy watching this classic movie.

Saturday 21st August 2021 at 19:10 – 22:25, Banstead’s open air cinema will be screening modern musical The Greatest Showman. Doors will open at 19:10, live music begins at 19:40 and the movie will start at approximately 20:40 and end at 22:25. Bring anything comfortable to sit on and listen to the greatest songs by The Greatest Showman!

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BANSTEAD INFANT SCHOOL At Banstead Infant School, we are passionate about inspiring, enabling and nurturing lifelong learners.

The children, staff, parents and governors work together to create an exciting and creative curriculum that teaches all children to be independent thinkers and learners. We have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for everyone and as a result, standards are high.

Banstead Infant School is a school within GLF Schools. We believe that by working in close partnership with other schools our children, staff and school communities’ benefit from excellent and inspirational teaching, learning and leadership. Our curriculum offers a broad and balanced approach to learning and is underpinned by strong purpose and values.

Teachers work together to ensure that during their time at Banstead Infant School the children are provided with a rich, dynamic curriculum that

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Values are at the heart of our school and guide our actions and decision-making.

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A WARM WELCOME AT SEATON HOUSE SCHOOL Providing children with an excellent start to their learning journey Seaton House School provides children with an excellent start to their learning journey and girls achieve academic and scholarship success at both grammar and local independent schools. This September 63% of our Year 6 pupils were offered places at Wallington/Nonsuch High Schools and many girls received academic, sport and music scholarship offers at independent schools. Seaton House is currently ranked 4th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Prep Schools in England and is consistently ranked in the top five.

Small class sizes ensure that every pupil is known as an individual and supported to ensure that they make the most of their gifts and talents. Alongside excellent academic teaching the girls have opportunities to develop their artistic, musical, dramatic and sporting talents.

There are specialist teachers for almost all subjects to ensure that the girls receive the very best education.

The girls regularly compete in a range of musical and sporting events both locally and nationally and the school offers a wide range of extra curricular clubs.

Outside speakers and educational visits are an integral part of the school’s curriculum. Pastoral care is of the highest calibre with staff taking a keen interest in the personal development of all pupils. Courtesy, good manners and kindness are expected as the norm and by the end of year 6, our girls leave us as independent, confident, curious and creative individuals fully prepared for the next step in their education having made lasting memories and friendships. Please do contact us to see what makes Seaton House such a special place, you will always be assured of a warm welcome.

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BANSTEAD PREP SCHOOL Where happy children flourish and learn

Banstead Prep School is a co-educational prep school and nursery for girls and boys aged 2 – 11 and a dynamic, fun and caring environment. Headteacher Jon Chesworth explains: “Our ethos is simple.

School should be fun. Happy children flourish and happy children learn. We put the children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.”

Based on a spacious site within walking distance of Banstead Village, this is a diverse and truly inclusive community that is ambitious to grow to realise the potential of its outstanding learning environment whilst remaining small enough to care for everyone.

“I encouraged my son’s three cousins and a friend to join BPS and they have been so pleased with their decision! It’s lovely to see how happy the children are now, compared to their previous schools.” – Banstead Prep parent.

The school offers a broad curriculum taught by subject specialists in senior school standard facilities

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Children move on from Banstead Prep to a huge range of different secondary schools, reflecting the school’s commitment to finding the right school for each individual and tailoring support and preparation for 11+ assessments. A progressive Life Skills curriculum also enables the development strong collaborative, creative and problemsolving skills.

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