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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…

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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…

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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 –…

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…

Supporting Transition from Prep School to Senior

From Tania Virdie, Teaching and Learning at JK Educate, a specialist in supporting Prep School children in their Secondary School Transition. Starting a new job as an adult can be…

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Bringing Writing to Life in Prep Schools

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   Bringing Writing to Life in Prep Schools By Anna Rayhaman, Head of  Reception at Devonshire House Prep School “I can shake off everything as…

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Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Prep Schools

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   Nurturing Future Leaders: The Imperative of Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in Prep Schools By Henry Keighley-Elstub, Head of Devonshire House Prep School In an…

Upper School Wellbeing

Lessons in Resilience in Nursery

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   ‘I Can’t Do It’ – Lessons in Resilience in Nursery By Paula Szpakowski, Head of Devonshire House Nursery School This article is written from…

Writing with picture books

A Case Study for Picture Books at All Ages

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   A picture speaks a thousand words: a case for picture books at all ages in Prep Schools. By Claire El-Arifi, Deputy Head Curriculum and…

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The Story of Curious Emilia

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   The Story of Curious Emilia By Georgiana Stefan, Oaks Nursery Teacher (age 3-4) INTRODUCTION OF THE STORY Howard Gardner is a famous developmental psychologist…

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