babington prospectus

BABINGTON HOUSE

SCHOOLChislehurst, Kent

PROSPECTUS

Nurtured and well educated at every stage of their school life...

Ours is a happy school where students

have a desire for knowledge and are

surrounded by those who encourage

them to do so. Our aim has always been

to provide a dynamic environment which

recognizes all talents, abilities and beliefs,

allowing pupils to thrive academically

and socially, whilst

preparing them

individually for

adult life.

Deborah Leek-Bailey

Headteacher

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The Head has a clear vision for the school which ensures that pupils achieve successfully and develop as rounded individuals who are thoroughly prepared for the next stage of their education. Independent Schools Inspectorate

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‘‘ ’’ I love being involved with the sports here.

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It is unbelievable, now I can go to the School of my choice. The teachers have been amazing.

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‘‘ ’’I feel really safe in this school and learning is fun.

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The Early Years

Promoting Ideals of Honesty, Integrity, Trust and Respect

At Babington House we aim to

provide a caring, stimulating and

hard working family atmosphere

where each individual child can

develop academically as well as

socially, morally & spiritually. We

develop the children’s awareness

and involvement in the life of the

school and the wider community.

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Ofsted Report: This is an outstanding setting. Highly effective teaching nurtures lively independent minds, creativity, active learning and critical thinking.

Preparatory

A Broad, Balanced Approach

The children in the Prep build upon

the firm foundations experienced in

the Nursery and Reception years at

Babington House.

The core subjects of the curriculum

are thoroughly taught with

emphasis on individual motivation

and success; pupils benefiting from

specialist teachers in some areas of

the curriculum.

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‘‘ ’’I think the sport is very good at our School.

‘‘ ’’Pupils’ personal development is outstanding.Independent Schools Inspectorate

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‘‘ ’’Teachers here encourage you.

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‘‘ ’’We have really good facilities like the science labs.

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The Senior Years

Developing New Skills and Broadening their Knowledge

Our excellent academic results, for

an all ability school, are achieved

because staff have high expectations.

Pupils are encouraged to realise

their potential in a setting which is

conducive to learning. The curriculum

is kept as varied as possible. Pupils

enjoy and achieve by developing new

skills, broadening their knowledge

and growing in confidence. Girls are

well informed, prepared to meet the

challenges of higher education and to

take leading roles in society.

‘‘ ’’ Pupils of all ages have outstanding levels of knowledge, skill and understanding.Independent Schools Inspectorate

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‘‘There is a wide choice of extra curricular activites.’’

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Thank you very much for your time before the recent break. It was much appreciated. We are so happy with the progress Connor has made thanks to the superb teaching and wonderful pastoral care he has had at Babington. It is a very special school. We shall be sad to see him leave; we wish he could stay as it really is the perfect environment for him to flourish in!

Connor’s Parents

Independent School for Boys aged 3 – 7 & Girls 3 – 16

Grange Drive, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 5ESTelephone 020 8467 5537 Facsimile 020 8295 1175

Email enquiries@babingtonhouse.com Website www.babingtonhouse.com

Headteacher Mrs D Leek-Bailey

‘‘Outstanding in ALL areas.’’Independent Schools Inspectorate