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English as an additional language (EAL)

English as an Additional Language Programme

Devonshire House Preparatory School Expands Support with Full-Time English as an Additional Language Programme As one of the leading prep schools in Hampstead, Devonshire House Preparatory School has strengthened its…

Growing in the Nursery Garden

Growing Together at Devonshire House

Growing Together at Devonshire House: Community, Learning, and Development At Devonshire House, a leading prep school in NW3, we believe that education is about more than academic success – it’s…

Nursery

Art in Nursery Play at Devonshire House

Incorporating Art in Nursery Play at Devonshire House At Devonshire House, a Prep School and Nursery in Hampstead, creativity is at the heart of early years learning. Our Nursery places…

Camden

Support for Camden Food Bank

Devonshire House School’s Ongoing Support for Camden Food Bank At Devonshire House, a leading prep school in Hampstead, giving back to the community isn’t just an occasional gesture – it’s…

From EAL Learner to Top Senior School Offers

Anirudh’s Journey: From EAL Learner to Top Senior School Offers When Anirudh joined Devonshire House in Year 6, he had only been in England for three days. For most pupils,…

Devonshire House Prep School student writing

Why Continuing to Year 7 in a Prep School?

Mr Keighley-Elstub | Head of School at Devonshire House School While many London-based prep schools and primary schools conclude in Year 6, Devonshire House Prep School is bucking the trend…

Devonshire House pupil painting with an apron on

The Lasting Impact of Arts Education

Ms Hughes | Assistant Head Enrichment & Pupil Welfare | Head of Art at Devonshire House School Why Creativity Matters in a Changing World If you’ve been out and about…

Head of School, Mr Keighley-Elstub greeting Devonshire House pupils with a handshake.

Traditional Values for a Modern Education

Mr Keighley-Elstub | Head of School at Devonshire House School What is the importance of a handshake? The debate between a traditional versus a modern education is long-standing, with proponents…

Attending a ‘Stay & Play’ at your Child’s Nursery

Mrs Stefan | Oaks Nursery Teacher at Devonshire House School Often, once the children are settled, Nursery schools invite parents to join the class for a little while, we call…

Phonological Awareness in Nursery

Mrs Szpakowski, Head of Nursery at Devonshire House Preparatory School At a recent parent meeting I was asked ‘when was phonics introduced in UK schools?’ I had no idea –…

World Mental Health Day – Let’s get outdoors!

Mrs Peacock. Forest School Leader and Reception Teacher at Devonshire House Preparatory School It’s World Mental Health Day on 10th October, therefore, we would like to share ways of utilising…

Geography

The Evolution of Geography Exams in Prep Schools

Ms Neagle. Head of Geography and Year 5 Form Teacher at Devonshire House Prep School I often find myself reflecting on the evolution of geographical education and assessment. Let us…

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