Kingsland Pre-Prep is an ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ school located on the world famous Kings Road in Chelsea. Kingsland is the new face of design and excellence in Early Years and nursery education in London. Widely regarded as one of the top nurseries in London and named top 6 schools in the world leading innovation and creativity in education by WISE. Kingsland is the vision of Stuart Bamford, founder of Chelsea Pre-Prep, Grand West Pre-Prep and Archmore Gardens Pre-Prep. Kingsland Pre-Prep has six bespoke designed spacious classrooms, a performance studio, an enchanted garden and an all immersive space which we named as the ‘Imaginarium’ - providing children with a magical environment that also serves as a gymnasium for rainy days and being the first Pre-Prep to have a beautifully designed paddle court for our children.

Kingsland Pre-Prep operates term-time only. There are three terms in the school year, beginning in September, January and April. We offer a morning session from 8:30am - 12pm, an afternoon session from 12:30pm - 4pm and full-day sessions from 8:30am - 3:15pm. Children start from 2 years of age and we aim for a spread of birthdates throughout the year. Admissions are given priority to siblings and then on a first come basis.

As part of Rocket Productions, our team brings in a diverse and unique blend of experiences, knowledge and talents which allows children to thrive and become lifelong learners, makers and doers and possibility thinkers as well as being ready for future transitions, including next schools. How can we nurture the thinkers and makers of tomorrow if we don’t give children a chance to imagine and to take risks?

Most settings work around the same topics year after year, these are pre-set and not very long which means learning tends to be superficial. Decades of experience tell us that children learn best when they are allowed to follow their own interests and to explore real-word concepts through hands-on learning and at their own pace.

Training and professional development is also at the heart of our vision for changing Education, we cannot underestimate the impact of high quality teaching in early childhood. Our teachers are highly skilled at nurturing children’s understanding of the world and themselves as they build on their individual needs, interests and questions with hands-on project based learning which is underpinned by our four key values: Be Imaginative, Be Brave, Be Creative, Be Kind and framed by the EYFS. Our approach allows for meaningful and child-centred education where both adults and children engage together in the inquiry process as they remain curious, create, connect and collaborate. Individual aptitudes, skills, knowledge and needs will determine how complex a project becomes and how teachers will plan their role in guiding and supporting children’s progress. We have also developed our own set of practical skills necessary for everyday life tasks as well as a ‘Rocket camp’ for our older children which focuses on environmental citizenship and nurturing the connection with the outdoors and nature.

We also place huge importance in wellbeing and allowing children to make a positive contribution by engaging with the wider community. Throughout the years we have collaborated with organisations such as Little Village, Felix project and Glass door as well as taking part in environmental projects.

If you want to know more about what we do at Rocket Productions and how we want to change Education click here.

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