Freedom

The King Alfred School believes in the educational value of personal liberty, encouraging students to take responsibility for themselves.

At The King Alfred School, children are taken seriously, within a rational and nurturing framework. Rightly, the staff pride themselves on the high level of pastoral care afforded to the students, making themselves readily available to children and to parents. Supported by a high staff to pupil ratio, close staff/student relationships enable the students to be monitored and assessed and guided with care suitable to their individual needs. These close relationships help eliminate barriers. Students consult teachers and are encouraged to question and ask for help. As a result of a respectful informality and lack of petty regulations, dialogue can take place between adult and child. All practice is designed to encourage independence, self-confidence, self-esteem and self-worth in the students.