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Who am I ?
O U R V A L U E S
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Dean Close seeks to treat everymember of the School community as unique and equally valuable
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I am
Happy
Young children are welcomed into our happy and
caring community, which nurtures confidence and
independence. The warm, family atmosphere provides
a secure environment in which children develop and
flourish and are encouraged to understand the needs
of others.
We celebrate the relationship that each member of our
staff has with every child and their family. Our high
teacher to pupil ratio makes this possible, together
with our dedication to appreciate the individuality and
achievements of each and every child.
The Christian ethos is at the heart of the School. We
believe that each child is a valued and unique member
of the community and is loved by God.
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Dean Close believes the joy of discovery is at the heart ofsuccessful learning
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I am
Discovering
We understand that a child's first experience of school
is a vital step in their learning journey, developing the
knowledge, skills and self confidence which lay the
foundations for their lives. The ability to think creatively
and solve problems is a key part of being able to
respond to our rapidly changing world. Our aim is to
provide a broad and exciting, child-centred curriculum
which will ignite a love of learning, enabling each child
to develop and flourish as they take their first steps
in education.
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I am
Inquisitive
Our beautiful School grounds provide the perfect
environment to ensure that we can harness a child's
natural wonder and eagerness to explore and
understand their world. Our Forest School gives the
children the chance to discover the wonders of the
forest as they build dens, create trails, forage for
mini-beasts and paint with mud, inspiring a love of
the natural world.
Further afield, regular educational visits to wildlife
parks, farms and interactive museums fire
children’s natural curiosity, whilst visiting authors,
musicians, explorers and charity workers bring the
outside world into the classroom. We even have
helicopters landing on the School field, fire engines
parked in the playground and Harrier Hawks soaring
above our heads!
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Dean Close opens a child’s eyes tothe wonder that is all around them
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I am
Creative
Art, cookery, drama, class music, strings group, choir
are all part of the normal school day and just some of
the ways we develop children’s natural creativity.
Extra tuition is available for speech & drama; ballet,
modern and tap dance; and piano, violin or cello
lessons with specialist teachers. Young strings players
are fortunate to be taught by the world renowned
Carducci Quartet and are members of the first
Pre-Prep strings orchestra.
Most recently, pupils have begun taking LAMDA
examinations in speech & drama and won
the Choral Speaking Competition at the Cheltenham
Festival.
We strongly encourage parents to come into School
regularly to watch their child perform on the stage in
our large Pre-Prep school hall and to share and
celebrate their child’s achievements.
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Dean Close lets ambition and imaginations soar
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Dean Close nurtures excellentall-round development
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I am
Active
Our excellent facilities and teaching ensure that
children gain the grounding they need to develop
co-ordination, manipulation and controlled movement.
Working and playing together equips them with an
understanding of co-operation and team work, which
are so important in life.
Facilities shared by the whole Dean Close community
include a 25m indoor swimming pool, sports hall,
dance studio, tennis courts, extensive playing fields,
astro-pitches, indoor gym and outdoor adventure
playground. These provide a fantastic resource for
physical activity enabling children to develop fully, from
the co-ordination needed in tennis, to the speed
needed on the rugby field.
Children are coached by specialist sports teachers in
rugby, swimming, tennis and dance and are able to
compete in School calendar events such as the tennis
tournament and swimming gala.
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I am
Growing
Within the Dean Close environment every child is
encouraged, through positive praise and gentle
guidance, to learn the rules of friendship, helpfulness
and trust. Each class follows golden rules which
teach consideration, politeness and generosity.
Learning how to communicate honestly and naturally
is vital in developing the social skills we all need
throughout life. Our staff enjoy taking time every day
to talk to each child and circle time is used to develop
their confidence when speaking in front of their peers.
Children are encouraged to think of others by
participating in charity events, such as supporting the
building of water pumps in African villages; training
guide dogs for the blind; and sending Christmas
presents to less privileged children around the world.
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Dean Close values community, respect for others, willingness to helpand responsibility for our own actions
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I am
Dean Close
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www.deanclose.org.uk
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DEAN CLOSE PRE-PREPARATORY SCHOOLLansdown RoadCheltenhamGloucestershireGL51 6QS
Telephone 01242 258079Email [email protected]
www.deanclose.org.uk
HathaGraphics Ltd. 01558 822433
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