Froebel House is a small, friendly preparatory school in the Avenues area of Hull with an age range of 4-11 years. For many years Froebel House has enjoyed close links with Hymers College and both schools are pleased to announce that they are strengthening their current academic relationship. From 2010 Froebel House has become an 'Associate School' to Hymers College. The Year 4 Entrance Examination has been replaced for Froebel House pupils by a system of tracking through Years 1, 2 and 3. Provided the children meet the required standards, Froebel House pupils will be offered an automatic place at Hymers in Year 4. It will also mean that Froebel House children will have the opportunity of an 'all-through' education, thereby allowing the opportunity of a smooth transition from Year 1 to A Level. Tracking will replace the Entrance Examination and will allow Hymers to have a thorough understanding of each child's potential. All pupils will continue to sit an Entrance Examination into Hymers College Senior School.

Philosophy

The philosophy of Froebel House is to provide a firm foundation upon which all aspects of education will be built. It is our belief that education is a route to a spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development and, thus, the well-being of the individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all the children in our school, irrespective of social background, culture, race, gender or ability. In order to ensure future progress and success, we aim to provide a curriculum that is broad and balanced. This entails following the School Curriculum, parts of the National Curriculum, Religious Education and Collective Worship. It is our belief that we should provide a learning environment that is motivating, exciting and caring, in order for a child to develop a sense of high self-esteem and academic achievement and to be able to fulfil their potential. The happiness of the child comes above all else.

Aims

Froebel House has three main aims in the school curriculum:

• To provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve.

• To promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and to prepare all pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life.

• To enable all pupils to move on to their next educational stage with confidence.

These are based on an approach that stresses continuity, balance, recognition of the individual and the importance of skills, concepts, attitudes and values.

Subjects taught

English, Maths and Reading are taught in the morning and Science, History and Geography, Music, R.E., P.E. and Art are taught in the afternoon. In addition years 4, 5 and 6 study French and I.T. with years 5 and 6 also studying Latin and Design and Technology. Optional extras include woodwind and brass instruments, pianoforte and Speech and Drama. Children attend a nearby pool for weekly swimming lessons and also take part in a full school production at Hymers College. Year 3,4,5 and 6 attend an activity centre for a weekend once a year.

Behaviour Policy

Froebel House School does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour. If we experience problems with a child, a discussion with parents will be requested; if necessary, further discussions will follow; if this fails, a fixed term exclusion will take place, of between one and five days. Finally, if all else fails, permanent exclusion will take place.

As stated in the school's Anti Bullying Policy, bullying will not be accepted under any circumstances. Any child who persistently bullies, despite help from parents and the school, will be permanently excluded. Parents are kept informed weekly of their child's behaviour, through the merit system.

All other policies are available for parents to view on request.

Policy for admissions - General

Aims

• To give children and parents as much information as possible about Froebel House and the education we provide.

• To make each child's start happy and successful.

• To begin a lasting partnership with parents.

Procedures

Children are admitted to Froebel House School strictly on a first come, first served basis. There is no entrance examination.

Children are admitted in each year group to a maximum of 22 in Reception and Year 1; 23 in Year 2; 25 in Year 3; 16 in Year 4 and 22 in Years 5 and 6.

If parents are interested in enrolling a child into the school they will be invited to look round and discuss the school with the Headteacher. An application form is submitted with a non-refundable £20 deposit.

Procedures - Early Years

At Froebel House, children start school in the September before their fifth birthday. However, if a child is four between September and December, they may be admitted into the Reception Class early. A small number of children may join in the summer term.

Parents may enter their child's name for Froebel House at any time.

The places are allocated, based on the following priorities:

• a brother or sister already at Froebel House.

An open afternoon is held in the summer term for parents and the children who are to begin full-time education the following September.

Times of opening

The school opens at 8.00 am and the day starts at 9.05 am. Children are supervised during this time: we do not make a charge. After school facilities are available until 5.45 pm at a charge of £5 per evening.