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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…

Devonshire house school pupils breaking silence for anti-bullying week

Pre-prep School Pupils Break Silence for Anti-Bullying Week

This week, Devonshire House Pre-Prep School, as well as organisations across the country, have been taking part in Anti-Bullying Week. This is a week organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance to…

Devonshire House Head girl and head boy of the year

Meet our Head Girl and Head Boy of the year!

Meet our Head Girl and Head Boy of the year! Vera has been a Devonshire House pupil since she’s in Reception. She clearly embraced the school’s values and now aims…

Devonshire House eco ambassadors 2023

Eco Ambassadors mark Recycling Week 2023

To mark Recycling Week 2023 (16th-22nd October), Devonshire House School’s students have launched their new Eco Ambassadors Committee and are working with the local community to promote a greener and…

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…

Three of our Devonshire House pupils performed their favourite poem on the Poetry Together's stage.

Dukes ‘Poetry Together’ event for UK Prep Schools

On their second day back to school, all Devonshire House’s new Year 5 pupils joined Dukes Education “Poetry Together” event for Prep Schools at the British Library, hosted by Gyles…

Shortlisted Independent Schools of the Year 2023

Shortlisted for Student Wellbeing Award

Devonshire House is shortlisted for the Independent Schools Of The Year Award of Student Wellbeing! The ISOTY awards celebrate excellence and the exceptional commitment to delivering an outstanding learning experience…

Devonshire House Prep School Top The Board At National Quiz Competition

Winner of the UK Schools National Quiz Competition

The quiz team from Devonshire House Prep School, Hampstead, has won the Schools National Quiz Competition, a General Knowledge Championship, the country’s largest inter-school quiz competition. The Championship is for…

Devonshire House student in a Forest School lesson

Forest School: how does it work?

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   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

Devonshire House Experts’ Talks Series   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…

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