Welcome to Kelly College Preparatory School, a well-established school for boys and girls aged three to eleven years, offering flexi-boarding from nine years. We occupy a beautiful and peaceful site on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. Children are encouraged to give of their best in work, play and behaviour in our caring, family atmosphere. They are taught in small classes by well-qualified, dedicated staff, offering individual attention and nurturing the talents of each pupil.
Our Ethos, Aims and Values are central to everything we do at Kelly College Prep School.
Ethos
At Kelly College Prep School we pride ourselves in providing a challenging environment to stimulate and develop lively and enquiring minds and healthy bodies. We encourage all pupils to reach their true potential and eventually become individuals who value learning with and from others, as a life long process. Independence of thought and action is encouraged, together with application, perseverance and initiative.
The curriculum is broad-based in order to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, promote enjoyment in learning and to provide skills to equip students for their next school and further. We aim for our pupils to enter the rapidly changing world of work and leisure as active and confident participants.
Everyone at Kelly College Prep School works to create an atmosphere in which pupils feel secure and valued and encouraged to progress academically and socially. We try to develop in them a sense of moral values, especially respect for others and their property, which will enable them to become responsible and considerate members of any community. Every child is recognised as an individual and the school community works hard to enhance their self-esteem.
Parents are welcomed into the school and their varied contributions greatly appreciated. We have always fostered links with the local community and endeavour, at all times, to maximise the advantages of the school's attractive location.
School Aims
Kelly College Prep School:
‘Aiming for excellence in all we do’.
For our Pupils
We aim to
1. provide a broad and balanced curriculum through which all children enjoy their learning and achieve their full potential, whilst becoming increasingly independent learners who demonstrate application, perseverance and initiative in their studies.
2. create a challenging environment in which to stimulate lively and enquiring minds and healthy bodies.
3. recognise the value of each child’s individuality and to enhance their self-esteem.
4. provide opportunities for all pupils to live out the School’s Values and adopt them as values for life.
For our Staff
We aim to
1. appoint, develop and retain a dedicated and high quality staff to support all aspects of the School’s life in line with the School’s policies and procedures.
2. run and manage the School well in order to provide the best facilities and support for all those who work and study here.
For our Parents
We aim to
1. develop a strong and outward looking school community of pupils, staff and parents in which mutual respect for all is encouraged.
2. communicate regularly and openly with parents in support of their child’s general welfare, learning and development.