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.
Happy tears were shed at our annual Year 11 Leavers’ Breakfast, as students, parents and staff gathered to mark the start of GCSE study leave. Form tutors shared words of praise for each of their students, whilst Head of Year 11 Lynne Sasson emotionally recounted their collective journey over the five years of Upper School. “Being Head of Year is...
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Tune-in Wednesday to hear Nick Nielsen (OA 1994) share his educational journey all the way from Reception at KAS in the 1980s to eventually studying at Cambridge University.
Nick has led a life dedicated to service. His career post-university, rooted in social change, was influenced by the ethos imparted at KAS.
In 2000, he co-founded Envision, a youth empowerment charity dedicated to equipping young people with leadership skills through social action. Now, Nick is Director at The Social Change Agency and Osca, where he continues to work at the intersection of leadership, systems change, and social impact.
In this episode, Nick emphasizes the influence of KAS on his professional drive to be of service and promote individual development. Nick shares that KAS fostered a mindset where ‘anything is possible’.
Thank you, Nick, for sharing your story and inspiring the next generation of Old Alfredians.
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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.
