The Prep is a small Year 6 class situated within the Senior School at Leicester Grammar School. It provides a gentler introduction to the demands of secondary school with a holistic approach to education. This is achieved by integrating the best of primary and secondary practice to provide a quality learning experience, alongside a wide programme of co-curricular events and opportunities.

Who Might Benefit?

Traditionally, the Prep form consists of children who are keen to come to Leicester Grammar School, but, perhaps do not have an independent school background, although this is not always the case. Children from very small primary schools find this a useful transition year in preparation for senior school. It can also benefit children ready for a change or in need of academic stretch.

Aims and Objectives

• To provide a happy and challenging environment for our year 6 pupils

• To encourage the development of independence and responsibility

• To nurture pupils as individuals

• To encourage partnership with parents

• To consolidate and build upon previous learning, ready for KS3

• To foster a love of learning

• To develop long-term strategies for learning

• To encourage pupils to care for themselves, each other and their community

How?

All of the above is achieved by a wide and diverse curriculum which starts to mirror that of the year 7s. As a 'stepping stone' between primary and secondary education, some lessons are taught in CG1, the Prep's base, and some are taught in specialist areas of the school by specialist teachers. This involves the class moving around the building.

The Prep class is autonomous and, at the same time, they are part of the Lower School and the Senior School; this allows them to follow their own flexible curriculum whilst beginning to feel a part of the wider school community.

Example Enrichment Programme

The current enrichment programme for the Prep could include the following activities:

• Field study trip to the local area
• Trip to the Warning Zone
• Big School Camp for two nights
• Trip to Leicester Museum
• Christmas Activities
• Visit to Leicester Cathedral
• Academic residential trip
• Drama Workshop
• Bright Sparks Science Fair
• Charitable events
• Art workshop