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Curriculum

At Copthorne Prep we strive to develop confidence, provide opportunity and realise potential in every child.

This mission statement, together with our core values, underpins our curriculum. We strive to offer children the opportunity to realise their potential across the entire spectrum of academic, artistic and physical disciplines which makes up our curriculum, and we recognise that confidence and high self-esteem are essential for a successful and happy learning experience.

Our school curriculum is designed from the ground up – that is to say it begins with the early years foundation stage in the nursery and continues, through the pre-prep and prep school, offering a comprehensive and integrated syllabus along the eleven year journey.

At all times we seek to combine the very best traditions and values of a prep school education with the themes and principles of a twenty-first century curriculum, so that our children may take an active part in the modern world.

English

Using power of reading teaching sequences, our pupils read a wide range of thought-provoking texts, covering an array of fiction and non-fiction books from a variety of different cultures.

English

Using power of reading teaching sequences, our pupils read a wide range of thought-provoking texts, covering an array of fiction and non-fiction books from a variety of different cultures.

Maths

The study of maths is not simply the learning of numbers and their application, it is so much more. In studying maths, pupils can think more creatively and question their own understanding of many things.

Maths

Science

Science impacts every area of our lives and at Copthorne Prep we embrace this with practical work, encouraging children to design their own experiments to test their ideas.

Science

Science impacts every area of our lives and at Copthorne Prep we embrace this with practical work, encouraging children to design their own experiments to test their ideas.

Geography

Geography at Copthorne Prep aims to embrace the words of Mr Palin both in the teaching and preparation of those geographers of the future.

Geography

Geography at Copthorne Prep aims to embrace the words of Mr Palin both in the teaching and preparation of those geographers of the future.

History

We explore history through all the senses with discussion and debate at the forefront of learning how to form arguments and opinions on different people, events and periods in history.

History

We explore history through all the senses with discussion and debate at the forefront of learning how to form arguments and opinions on different people, events and periods in history.

Languages

At the centre of our philosophy at Copthorne Prep is the belief that language learning is a creative and collaborative activity, where pupil engagement and enjoyment are foremost.

Languages

At the centre of our philosophy at Copthorne Prep is the belief that language learning is a creative and collaborative activity, where pupil engagement and enjoyment are foremost.

Religious studies

The importance placed on religious studies and pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development (including fundamental British values) is critical in the development of the child here at Copthorne Prep.

Religious studies

PSHE

PSHE is a planned programme delivered to all pupils across the school community.

PSHE

PSHE is a planned programme delivered to all pupils across the school community.

Drama

At Copthorne Prep, drama is a dynamic and creative process, predominantly incorporated into our English lessons.

Drama

At Copthorne Prep, drama is a dynamic and creative process, predominantly incorporated into our English lessons.

Art

Art makes a fundamental contribution to the curriculum. It is a unique form of expression, building powers of analysis, observation, articulation, imagination and the ability to formulate ideas.

Art

Art makes a fundamental contribution to the curriculum. It is a unique form of expression, building powers of analysis, observation, articulation, imagination and the ability to formulate ideas.

Music

Music is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. It is a vehicle for personal expression and plays an important part in the personal development of children.

Music

Music is a unique way of communicating that can inspire and motivate children. It is a vehicle for personal expression and plays an important part in the personal development of children.

Information Technology

The ability to use information technology effectively is an essential life skill in modern society.

Information Technology

The ability to use information technology effectively is an essential life skill in modern society.

Design and technology

Our projects focus on developing practical skills, that are essential for everyday life, in a fun and exciting way using a variety of materials and equipment.

Design and technology

Our projects focus on developing practical skills, that are essential for everyday life, in a fun and exciting way using a variety of materials and equipment.

Home economics

At Copthorne Prep, all pupils in years 6-8 partake in regular home economics lessons, which include aspects of the safe storage, preparation, and handling of food.

Home economics

At Copthorne Prep, all pupils in years 6-8 partake in regular home economics lessons, which include aspects of the safe storage, preparation, and handling of food.

Physical Education

Physical education at Copthorne Prep aims to develop control, co-ordination and mastery of the body. It is primarily concerned with a way of learning through action, sensation and observation.

Physical Education

Physical education at Copthorne Prep aims to develop control, co-ordination and mastery of the body. It is primarily concerned with a way of learning through action, sensation and observation.

Sport

Since its foundation, Copthorne Prep has had a strong sporting tradition. There are two excellent playing fields that boast three cricket pitches and five football and rugby pitches.

Sport

Since its foundation, Copthorne Prep has had a strong sporting tradition. There are two excellent playing fields that boast three cricket pitches and five football and rugby pitches.