Every child at Bedales is given the space to grow into the best version of themselves, prepared for a future that is both successful and meaningful.
We nurture empathy, kindness and respect in every interaction. Children are encouraged to understand different perspectives, support others, and celebrate individuality. Compassion extends beyond the classroom into acts of service, helping children grow into thoughtful citizens who care deeply about others, their community and the world around them.
We foster a sense of belonging and community. Through meaningful relationships and collaboration, children learn to value themselves and others. Connection also means building an awareness of the natural world, understanding our shared responsibilities and recognising how we are part of something bigger - locally, nationally and globally.
Creativity is at the heart of joyful learning. We give children the space and confidence to express themselves, think differently and explore ideas with imagination and flair. Creative thinking also builds intellectual playfulness, a growth mindset, and adaptability to solve problems, innovate and embrace new perspectives with confidence.
We encourage children to ask questions, explore the world around them and embrace learning with a sense of awe and wonder. Curiosity drives exploration, critical thinking and a love of discovery. By nurturing curiosity, we help children develop the skills to research, reflect and challenge ideas in thoughtful, constructive ways.
We create a safe environment where children can take intellectual and emotional risks. Courage means trying new things, speaking up and bouncing back with positivity. We help children grow in resilience and self-belief, empowering them to stand up for what’s right and embrace challenges with confidence.
The first eight years of a child's life are a time of unparalleled growth, shaping the brain's architecture, and laying the foundation for a lifetime of learning and wellbeing. Bedales Pre-prep goes well beyond simply preparing children for future academic success. This critical period is a magical time for children, full of exploration, discovery and excitement. Children here don’t just study subjects, they experience them. Whether through creative problem solving, outdoor learning or imaginative play, our students are encouraged to explore, ask questions and find delight in the world around them. This emphasis on wonder and inquiry sets the stage for lifelong intellectual curiosity and resilience.
By cultivating a strong sense of community and emotional security, we create a space where children can take risks, challenge themselves and grow. Based on our motto, ‘work of each for weal of all’, we help children at the Pre-prep build relationships that are grounded in empathy and mutual respect, forming the framework of their social and emotional wellbeing. Every child at Bedales is given the space to grow into the best version of themselves, prepared for a future that is both successful and meaningful. A Bedalian radiates kindness, embraces challenges with confidence, seeks knowledge with wonder, creates with purpose, and fosters a deep sense of belonging, to both people and the planet.
A wonderful place to develop a strong sense of self, stretch minds, develop a love of learning and make lifelong friends.
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Nurturing first steps in learning through play, exploration and discovery in our caring Early Years environment.
Building confidence, curiosity and creativity as young learners develop essential skills in our supportive community setting.
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By the time your children leave Bedales Pre-prep at 8+ you can expect them to be fluent readers, spontaneous and literate writers, sound mathematicians and able to apply their rigorous creative imaginations to any practical and theoretical challenges that life puts in their path.
The nurturing environment and excellent education they experience at the Pre-prep help them to develop into well balanced individuals, with a rounded, sensitive outlook and an inquisitive approach to learning. They are encouraged to explore and discover the world around them, and learn the principles of respect and care for fellow human beings.
These precious, formative years at the Pre-prep will help the children on their way to becoming happy individuals with the confidence to question, the independence of mind to make decisions and a passion for learning that will last a lifetime.
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