Our Compass Approach

Prep School

We want our girls to be the best they can be both as pupils and, more importantly, as people. We do not believe in ‘off the peg’ solutions and instead have designed our Compass Approach to guide our girls on their journey and development through the Prep School. This initiative incorporates our ‘Qualities for Learning‘, underpinning all that we do in the school. It does not just exist within our brochures, but is clearly visible in all of our girls.

In the Prep School, we build community because our girls need to be seen, heard and known. They need to have friends and feel like they belong. When they are part of a community it is easy for us to nurture their confidence to grow as individuals. That confidence means they feel safe to embrace the challenges that come their way, whether that’s academic stretch or developing their resilience when something goes wrong. And the challenges they face and overcome help to inspire them to change and be the best version of themselves that they can be.

Building Community

Side by side on the journey

  • We care about each other
  • We value our differences
  • We are stronger together

Nurturing Confidence

Step up and stand tall

  • We know that we are valued
  • We can be ourselves
  • We all have a chance to shine

Embracing Challenge

Take it in your stride

  • We step outside our comfort zone
  • We face challenges with determination
  • We bounce back when things go wrong

Inspiring Change

One step at a time

  • We aim high
  • We can all make a difference
  • We know our mistakes help us learn

Developing confidence and self belief

Our Compass Approach can be applied to all areas of life both in and outside of school. It enables us all to thrive as individuals. We believe our girls will make positive contributions to their communities, whether it be as pupils in our school or later in life when they embrace the world of work and the challenges that lay ahead.

Promoting positive mental health in children is as important as promoting great habits for physical health. We have developed our mental health toolbox which comprises eight tools to give our girls positive strategies for identifying and managing their feelings and emotions. The tools are delivered through assemblies and our ‘Beyond’ Co-Curricular programme.