Pre-Prep
Nursery, Transition, Reception, Years 1 and 2 (2 to 7 years of age)

Middle School Years
3, 4 and 5 (7 to 10 years of age)

Upper School
Years 6, 7 and 8 (10 to 13 years of age)

The Form Teacher continues to play a central role in every child's daily routine and provides an initial reference point for parents should any problems arise.

Heads of Sections
Each section has its own Head who is responsible to the Headmaster for the day-to-day management of the children in his or her care, and the identity of each section is strengthened by its own corporate activities. Staff from each section meet regularly to monitor the welfare and progress of each girl and boy.

Happy Children
Form Teachers and, in the case of older pupils, Personal Tutors have responsibility for the social and emotional needs of children in their care. The School's Pastoral Care programme is managed by the Deputy-Head (Pastoral Care) who also liaises with outside agencies to help children at times of emotional stress.

Special Needs
We have a qualified special Needs Department for the small percentage of children who do not seem to fulfil their academic potential. They screen children with apparent learning problems and maintain close links with the Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre so that prompt remedial action can be taken.

THE DANES HILL DAY

Following 8.30am registration a daily Assembly provides a quiet focus for the start of the school day. Worship is based on Christian traditions but is undenominational in character. Emphasis is placed on Assembly as a forum for highlighting the achievements of boys and girls over a wide range of activities.

A Healthy Diet
Lunch is prepared in our own kitchens with younger pupils eating together while a cafeteria system operates for the older children. Careful attention is paid to nutritional value and balance, as well as to tempting the appetite. Vegetarian or special diets are easily catered for and a strategically positioned observer is always on hand to encourage the over-selective palate not to let its owner go hungry! During the mid-afternoon break all pupils are able to top up with a light afternoon tea.

Prep and Home
School ends at 3.30pm for the 6 year olds, at 4.00pm for the Middle School and 4.30pm for the upper School. There are optional supervised afternoon prep sessions from 4.30 - 5.30pm. Sufficient time on prep is thus assured and harmonious relations are free to prevail at home!