Nurturing Curiosity, Confidence and a Love of Learning
Welcome to our Pre Prep, where children aged 3 to 7 are encouraged to explore, discover, and flourish in a warm and nurturing environment. From Nursery and Reception through to Years 1 and 2, we provide a carefully structured education that builds strong foundations while inspiring curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
At Bishopsgate, every child is valued as an individual. Our experienced teachers and practitioners follow children’s interests, encouraging them to ask questions, develop ideas, and discover their own strengths. Through a blend of purposeful play, academic learning, specialist teaching, and outdoor exploration, we nurture the whole child and build the confidence needed for future success.
Our Pre Prep values include polite manners, kind words and actions, and respect for nature and the world around us. Through focus on these core values we create a community where children support each other, work together and feel a true sense of belonging in our Pre Prep community.
Key Features of the Pre Prep
Nurturing Early Years: Our Nursery and Reception provide a caring and stimulating introduction to school life, with learning rooted in the Early Years Foundation Stage and guided through purposeful play and discovery.
Building strong foundations: From the earliest stages, children develop essential skills in literacy, numeracy, communication, problem-solving, and independence, preparing them confidently for the next stage of their education.
Curiosity-led learning: In Years 1 and 2, pupils are encouraged to follow their own lines of enquiry, ask questions, solve problems, and explore ideas, developing creativity and critical thinking. Our Harmony curriculum engages children with nature and the world around us, making learning relevant and authentic to their own experiences and discoveries.
Broad and enriching curriculum: Alongside core learning, pupils enjoy opportunities in Science, Art, Music, French, IT, Physical Education, Outdoor Learning, and Swimming, supported by specialist teachers and an exceptional range of facilities.
Learning beyond the classroom: Our beautiful setting beside Windsor Great Park, including extensive outdoor space, Forest School, dedicated play areas, a 25m swimming pool, and sports facilities, provides endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.
Developing the whole child: We place equal importance on academic achievement and personal development, nurturing children who are confident, kind, resilient, independent, and enthusiastic learners. Above all else, children at Bishopsgate Pre Prep cherish kindness, inclusivity and working as a team.
A Confident Start to the Future
Our Pre Prep provides the foundations for a successful and fulfilling education. From the first steps in Nursery to the growing independence of Years 1 and 2, we inspire children to be curious, embrace challenges, and develop a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Children develop confidence throughout the Pre Prep, enabling them to transition seamlessly into the Prep School, ready to take on the new challenges and opportunities ahead of them.
