Author: Katie Henderson

Switching schools at Year 3 can be a big step — but it’s also a wonderful opportunity for children aged 7+ to join a vibrant, caring community that can help…

I’ve officially given up resisting! The Christmas season is clearly in full swing, and despite my best efforts to hold back the excitement, I’ve had to concede – Christmas 2025…

It has been lovely to welcome everyone back into school and hear about all sorts of adventures near and far over half term. Whilst many have enjoyed warmer climates abroad others…

My blog this week is written whilst I am attending the annual Independent Schools Headteacher conference in Brighton. The conference is full of keynote speeches and seminars covering a wide…

This year, with Echo the Dolphin as our guide, we’re focusing on Communication as our central Learner Power, don’t worry the other Learner Powers will continue to be explored and…

It has been wonderful to welcome everyone back to school this week and there is a genuine sense of positivity and purpose for the year ahead. The children have managed…

At just 10 years old, Year 5’s Savannya is already playing cricket at a level that would impress many teenagers. She balances commitments with Banstead Prep’s weekly fixtures, Banstead Cricket…

Cousins Ava (year 4) and Sophie (year 5), are both competitive swimmers for Sutton and Cheam Swimming Club, and members of Banstead Prep’s successful swim squad.   Their weekly schedule is packed with training. “Today…

A Journey into Language, Culture, and Purposeful Communication One of the wonderful things about teaching languages in Primary School is the time that you have — time that can be…

Fortune favours the brave, and the sun shines on the worthy. By my reckoning, that makes our children both – as they navigated a horribly wet and windy week to…