In the Pre-Prep department we ensure that every child has the opportunity for enjoyable challenge. The chance to explore opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom and a chance to fulfil their potential. We place the same value on our outdoor learning environment to allow children to have equality of opportunity in their learning both inside and outside. Across the school site we have a range of places to learn and play including an adventure playground, dingily dell, large playing field, pond and woodland play equipment.
Pre-Prep benefit from year-round swimming lessons either at the Prep site during the warmer months in our outdoor heated pool and for the rest of the year, the children swim at the indoor pool at the senior site.
From the Early Years (Nursery and Reception), to Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) the children play, eat and learn together. The interaction between the year groups is just one of the qualities of an all-round education at Chafyn Godolphin. Each Monday, the whole school – from Reception to Year 6 – celebrates the week’s accomplishments together in assembly.
Homework is introduced in Year 1 and includes spellings to learn and a practical task each week, and daily supported reading is encouraged. There is a weekly swimming lesson for each class in Pre-Prep in our own pool for half of the year, and year round for Years 1 and 2.
Most children have a school day between 8.30 am and 3.30pm. However, wrap-around care is available from 7.30am till 6pm. This itself can be extended or broken down as detailed below.
| Breakfast Club (charged) | 7.30 am – 8.00 am |
| Drop off between | 8.00 am – 8.25 am |
| Registration | 8.25 am |
| Lessons and Activities (snack given within this time) | 8.25 am – 10.30 am |
| Playtime | 10.30 am – 11.00 am |
| Lessons and Activities | 11.00 am – 11.55 am |
| Lunch | 12 pm |
| Play-time | 12.30 pm – 1.20pm |
| Lessons and Activities (including snack & assemblies) |
1.20 pm – 3.30 pm |
| End of Day / Story | 3.15 pm – 3.30 pm |
| After School Club (including snack) | 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm |
| Later stay club (charged) | 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm |