Description
The Grove Independent School is Independent Primary school in Milton Keynes for kids aged 2 to 12 (Gender - Mixed )
Welcome to The Grove Independent School, 3 months to 13 years. They are an Independent Co-Educational Prep School in Loughton Milton Keynes. They provide full and part time places in the Milton Keynes Nursery from 3 months to 3 years and an excellent education starting in the Foundation Department up to year 8 where pupils can take their 13+ Common Entrance examination for Independent Secondary Schools. Pupils at The Grove Independent School may also take the 11+ Examination to gain their place in a Secondary Grammar School."The Grove will provide excellent education and welfare within a creative family environment where each child and adult is stretched to achieve their full potential. They will enrich the human mind, body and spirit by delivering outstanding knowledge to all, alongside ideology and healthy living"
Facilities
Nursery
Since 1984 the Grove Day Nursery has been leading the way in the provision of care for the under fives in Milton Keynes. Its ideally balanced programmes are unique and make attending the nursery an extension of the child's own home. From physical care needs to early recognition and communication skills the children’s individuality is encouraged, with the emphasis on fun and play. The nursery, with purpose built base rooms and stimulating amenities, is based on the school site in Loughton Valley park. Its close links to the school encourage the smooth transition between nursery and pre-prep.
Pre Prep
The Pre-Prep curriculum has been developed to build a strong foundation of the basic skills, time is devoted each day to teaching reading, writing and mathematics.In addition the full academic and physical curriculum is taught to develop healthy active minds and bodies. Much of the work is cross-curricular which extends over several weeks and through all subject areas. Children enter the Pre-Prep department at the beginning of the school year in which they become four years of age. Classes are small, each group of no more than 16 children, in the care of a qualified class teacher and class assistant.Our policy of individual and small group teaching ensures that the children progress at their own rate, achieving competency and thus realising their full potential.
Prep
Children enter the prep department at the beginning of the school year in which they become eight years of age. Each group of no more than sixteen children has its own form tutor and is subject taught by specialist staff in all areas of the curriculum. Pupils are carefully grouped within their subject classes to ensure all pupils are stretched. In the prep department our philosophy is to marry the best of traditional with modern teaching methods. To this end, one period a day is still devoted to the basic skills attained from the "three R's" whilst the expanded curriculum now includes the core subjects:
Features
Things to note
Music
LVAC offer a wide range of instrument lessons as well as singing lessons for all ages and abilities. Students are also invited to play in regular lunch time and evening concerts to showcase their talents and practice their performing. They also have school choirs and chamber groups.We appreciate the commitment to purchasing an instrument for a beginner can be costly so we offer termly instrument hire for those wanting to try a new instrument. If you are thinking of getting your own instrument, they are able to source new instruments for purchase for the pupils, please ask them for a quote.
Dance
Children are grouped according to their age and ability in small classes. The main focus is on enjoyment whilst also working towards their graded examinations. The children also take part in an annual show and parents can watch class once a term.
Speech and Drama
They offer lessons in LAMDA Speech and Drama for all ages and abilities. Speech and Drama is a great way to improve confidence in performing and public speaking, a great life skill for any child.Students can have lessons individually or in groups of up to 3 allowing them to learn group pieces. Students are also given the opportunity to enter the Milton Keynes Festival each year where LVAC students have won many competitions. Students can also work towards their LAMDA exams which can be taken here at the school.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.51 miles
