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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.
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