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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…

Term Dates

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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Forest School: how does it work?

Forest School: how does it work? By Lucy Peacock, Forest School Leader Many people have asked me how Forest School works exactly…                …

Entry to Junior School

Developing Executive Skills in a Prep School

Developing Executive Skills in a Prep School By Debbie Dixon, Head of Learning Support at Devonshire House Prep School Amy is an intelligent 14-year-old who can complete work, process abstract…

Learning through Play Nursery School

Play Explained in Nursery School

Play Explained in Nursery School By Morgan Smith, Head of Acorns – Nursery School As an Early Childhood Educator, I have heard many misconceptions about play-based learning. Play can often…

Head of Technology teaching a Devonshire House student on a tablet.

Prep School Celebrates Girls in ICT Day

Prep School Celebrates Girls in ICT Day Devonshire House Prep School girls get inspired every day by their Technology teachers. From the Early Years to Year 8, Mrs. Jusufi, Miss…

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