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 KAS community was blown away by this term’s Middle School show, which was hailed as “sensational”, “sheer joy” and “magical from start to finish”. Over 60 students from Years 7 to 9 participated in a two-night run of Sister Act Jr. at the Arts Depot. It was staged with the help of our UAL Performance and Production Arts students...
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Episode 14 of Alfredian Voices is out this Wednesday 🎙️
In this episode, Stephanie Young (OA 2010) highlights how the KAS approach to teaching “shaped our understanding of the world”, a perspective and skill that she’s carried from pupil to educator to her current work at the Economist Educational Foundation.
Tune-in to hear how Stephanie Young is helping the next generation tackle big questions with confidence and curiosity.
All episodes of Alfredian Voices available here- www.kingalfred.org.uk/old-alfredians/alfredian-voices-podcast/
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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.
