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We loved the tiptoe of tiny feet across the historic College Green for whole-school assembly, wide eyes rising heavenward to the soaring steepled cathedral. Young voices warbled with gusto as little legs swung from wooden pews (and waved excitedly to mums and dads). The head girl confidently delivered the longest reading we have ever heard - with aplomb. Choristers (11, boys and girls) are ‘well supported’ but it’s a ‘significant commitment’. Cosy and nurturing’ pre-prep has its own self-contained block tucked away from the hustle and bustle. ‘It’s so informal, we can pop in, hang coats and settle,’ relayed a grateful mum...

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What the school says...

Education is about far more than academic learning, although that is still our primary purpose. At King's St. Alban's we aim to develop the whole child, encouraging each girl and boy to explore their capabilities, find fresh challenges and discover spheres in which they can excel.

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What The Good Schools Guide says

Headmaster

Since 2024, Nick Hawker. Educated at Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull, where he ‘liked sport’ (cricket, football) but ‘loved music and singing’. Led to a degree and master’s in music at University of Birmingham, followed by realisation of his ‘unfulfilled ambition to sing with a cathedral choir’ (choral scholar then tenor lay clerk) in Truro, Cornwall. Became TA at a local primary, which, to his surprise, he ‘thoroughly enjoyed’. Completed a QTS and taught at Tywardreath School, near St Austell, for five years where met wife Gemma.

Took ‘leap of faith - that I rather thought was beyond me – extending my teaching and music experience’ by applying for a deputy headship (and head of academic) at choral boarding school Polwhele House. Successfully installed, he remained there for seven ‘happy’ years before...

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Special Education Needs

The school has a SENDCo who provides in-class and small group support for those children who have additional learning needs. This support is decided by a process of regular assessment and review with teachers and other agencies. There is no charge for this provision.

Condition Provision for in school
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder
Y
HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment
Y
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Y
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP)
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Y
VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment

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