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.
The inaugural ‘Imagine if…’ Sir Ken Robinson Lecture proved to be an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, learning and education. The event began with an introduction from legendary educationalist Sir Ken Robinson’s daughter, Kate Robinson. A talk by Head of KAS, Robert Lobatto followed, and the event concluded with a panel discussion featuring Kate and Robert alongside Evelyn Forde (leadership expert...
Read More Pastoral care isn’t an add-on – it’s central to who we are as a school.
That’s why we’re delighted that our most recent inspection recognised how our culture of care, understanding and connection supports all students’ physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.
This includes:
✨ The nurturing of strong, trusted relationships between staff and students
✨ A dedicated school counsellor available to all
✨ A focus on developing resilience, confidence and a strong sense of belonging
✨ A wide range of co-curricular options – from blacksmithing and bouldering to sewing and swing band – so that everyone can find their passion
✨ An emphasis on student voice – such as our student-led conferences and School Six, our student committee
Our aim is always the same: to ensure every young person feels known, valued and supported 💛
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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.
