At the heart of King Alfred’s philosophy is our child centred approach. This has been the practice here since 1898 when the school opened, and remains equally true today. We appreciate that every child is unique and has their own set of strengths, attributes and areas to develop.
Year 9 students have been considering their futures ahead of selecting their GCSE subjects later this term – with the help of parents and fellow students. As part of our Year 9 Careers Fair, they had the chance to explore careers in industries ranging from law, medicine and architecture to film and TV, event management and journalism. In true KAS...
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“The aim is to allow children to grow chiefly through their own efforts, and more or less at their own temperamental pace, into their own image.”
The village green setting of the main school site contributes to the community feeling with Lower School classrooms all opening out directly onto the play areas, parents encouraged to spend time in the grounds and all students offered opportunities for outdoor learning.
