Caversham Preparatory School

The SENCo maintains EHCPs to support vulnerable pupils.

“The SENCo keeps Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) to support any vulnerable pupils.”

A teaching assistant leads the school's wellbeing provision.

“We have a Teaching Assistant who takes the lead in well-being.”

The Independent Schools Inspectorate described the school's pastoral-care arrangements as excellent.

“_“The contribution of arrangements for pastoral care is excellent. Pupils are well educated in accordance with the school’s aim to develop their potential to the optimum.” _ Independent Schools Inspectorate”

Science is identified as a strong subject, supported by practical teaching and dedicated curriculum time.

“Science is strong at Caversham Prep.”

Health and wellbeing activities include arts, music, cookery, gardening, mindfulness, sports, and yoga.

“| Art | Crafting | | Choir | Cookery | | Dance | Ensemble | | Gardening | Mindfulness | | Sports Clubs | Yoga |”

Pupils participate and progress in sport, art, music and drama.

“We enjoy and progress in [sport](https://www.cavershamschool.com/school-life/physical-education-sport), [art, music, and drama](https://www.cavershamschool.com/academic-life/our-curriculum/the-arts).”

The code of conduct centres on role-modelling, respect, kindness, perseverance and personal responsibility.

“Be a good role model Be respectful and kind Try your best and persevere Take responsibilit y for your actions”

Its positive “I can” culture encourages pupils to aim high, while recognising individual needs and promoting respect and community contribution.

“The ethos of the school is based on an “I can” positive culture, where children are taught that ‘with help’ they can aim high and [succeed](https://www.cavershamschool.com/about-us/pupil-achievement). We create a supportive environment in which each child's needs are recognised. We aim to foster an understanding of all faiths and cultures; respect for one another and the environment in which we all live. Emphasis is placed on encouraging self-knowledge and an understanding of what it means to contribute towards a strong, [cohesive community](https://www.cavershamschool.com/our-community).”