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Parsons Green Prep School

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Sport serious and joyous. One afternoon’s PE a week, and another of indoor sports in the hall. All onsite until year 3 after which the school uses Hurlingham Park. Abundant number of before and after-school clubs, from baking, with school’s own chef, to ballet, skiing and chess to coding. Pastoral approach based on accountability. Head’s description of mistakes as ‘marvellous’ sets tone and children spoke of happy, positive atmosphere. ‘Everybody supports everybody,’ announced one. Serious trouble extremely unusual - ‘We rarely go beyond the niggle level,’ says head...

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What the school says...

At Parsons Green Prep we believe how children learn matters as much as what they learn. Located in London, we provide a modern, dynamic education for boys and girls aged 4–11. Our dedicated teachers, engaging lessons and welcoming environment inspire children to grow, excel and thrive academically and personally. From the earliest years we nurture confidence, resilience and essential skills, preparing pupils for success at some of the most competitive senior schools. With thoughtfully designed spaces fostering community and friendships, every step of your child's educational journey at PGP is our shared commitment to their future. ...Read more

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Head

Since September 2022, Dr Pamela Edmonds, who arrived with a bagful of eclectic experience. Started teaching maths and PE in a state secondary school for girls in Essex and as head of maths in a London independent school before moving to Asia for 15 years. Returned to the UK as head of academic at Holmwood House before becoming head of St Cedd’s in Chelmsford, and subsequently of The Hampshire School in Chelsea. ‘I think I’ve seen it all,’ she says, with justification. Also an inspector for the ISI which, as she puts it, ‘helps a lot.’

Her office, just off the entrance hall, is pristine, uncluttered and bright - a vast engine room decorated with large, framed photos of school in action. Here, she greeted us dressed in a colourful tailored...

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Special Education Needs

Parsons Green Prep aims to be an inclusive school. At the core of our ethos, we respect and value each child as an individual, with their own unique needs. We have staff experienced in identifying a range of barriers to learning, and skilled in differentiating the curriculum and adapting teaching strategies to meet children's diverse learning needs and styles. We strive to meet all children's needs and use the SEN Code of Practice to shape our policy and practice. We adhere to the SEN and Disability Act 2001 and its amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

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
Not Applicable
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
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
Please note: this may not provide a complete picture of all student movements, as not all schools contribute this information.

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