Sowing The Seeds for Success

A Warm Welcome from the Head of Early Years and Pre-Prep,
Widad Alami-Blatcher

It is such a joy to work with our youngest children, nurturing young minds and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. In our Early Years and Pre-Prep department, we embrace the Montessori philosophy, which encourages independence, curiosity, and an appetite for knowledge. We believe in expanding the natural creativity of children at this crucial stage, allowing them to explore the world around them with wonder and enthusiasm. Through our tailored support and unique educational environment, we ensure that every child’s potential is discovered and developed.

A Warm Welcome from the Head of Early Years and Pre-Prep, Widad Alami-Blatcher

Why THE ELMS?

An Educational Adventure

Greenhouse Approach

We focus on the entire child, cultivating academic, social, and emotional growth in a supportive environment.

Individual Attention

Our small class sizes and dedicated experienced staff ensure every child receives personalised guidance tailored to their learning style.

Rich Curriculum

Our broad curriculum combines traditional subjects with Music, Art, French, Drama, Sport, plus outdoor education and lessons on the farm.

Montessori Magic

Give your child a head start in our Montessori accredited Early Years, where they will develop their independence and a passionate curiosity for everything.

Preserving Childhood

By preserving the magic of childhood in a rapidly changing world, our pupils are happy, creative, inquisitive and adventurous.

Exceptional Campus

Our rural setting, including a working farm and equestrian centre, enriches learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Endeavour, Perseverance and Compassion

Our Montessori accredited Early Years and our Pre-Prep classrooms are a-buzz with happy purposefulness, enriched by lots of outdoor adventures. From the very start at age 3, we encourage our pupils to adopt our core values: to try hard, to keep trying, to be adventurous, and be kind. With these foundations, our children can develop every aspect of their character and their skills, to become the very best versions of themselves.

“The Elms School has transformed my child’s confidence and enthusiasm for learning.”

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“The Elms has an amazing way of extracting the best out of our children but without seemingly exerting too much pressure.”

John DoeDelighted Parent

“From an extremely broad range of starting points, children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) make a high rate of progress.”

Delighted ParentISI Inspection Report 2021

“A children’s paradise – like something out of Enid Blyton.”

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“My daughter has not had one day where she hasn’t wanted to go in and there hasn’t been a single car journey home where she couldn’t stop talking about what she has learned and done.”

John DoeDelighted Parent

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Join us for one of our termly Open Mornings to gain an insight into the type of education, facilities, care and provision that The Elms has to offer.

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Enquire and Visit

The best way to really experience our special ethos and atmosphere is to visit us. Come and see the school in action and meet the Headmaster.

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