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Reports & Reviews Inspection Reports ISI Inspection 2025 Letter to Parents 2025 Ofsted Nursery Inspection 2023 ISI Inspection 2022 ISI Short Visit - 2020 ISI Short Visit - 2019 ISI Short Visit - 2018 ISI Inspection 2018 ISI Inspection 2014 Haberdashers' Castle House School, in conjunction with the Independent School’s Inspectorate (ISI), the Independent School’s Association (ISA), Ofsted and the DfE have undertaken a planned scheme of school improvement which is best understood through reading our Inspection Reports. We are delighted that in June 2022 The Independent School’s Inspectorate inspected Haberdashers' Castle House School and judged that we are compliant in all aspects of the Independent School’s Regulations. We moved our children to Castle House part way through a school year and I was delighted how quickly they settled in. My daughter was struggling with very low confidence levels and the support from her teachers has resulted in her moving to High School brimming with confidence and ready for the next challenge. She changed from a child who hated maths to it being her favourite subject! My son loves forest school and weekly swimming, he’s progressed fantastically since joining and we have been so pleased to review his learning post lockdown and find he is still at a very high level, reflecting the excellent levels of teaching provided via Microsoft Teams. Parent of current year 4 pupil and sibling who has now completed year 6 and moved to senior school Our son has been at Castle House since nursery. This has given him a brilliant start to school life, so the transition to Kindergarten was effortless. All the children are so polite and our son has come on in leaps and bounds. The school grounds are beautiful, staff are very supportive and nurturing and want the best for each and every child and work to their specific needs. We are looking forward to our son progressing furthermore in this excellent school. Parent of boy currently in year 1 Our son had become so disengaged with learning at his previous school. He just wasn’t getting the stimulation and engagement needed to allow him to thrive. It was affecting his mood and general happiness and every day felt like a constant battle to get him to engage in anything at all. Since starting at Castle House he has totally changed. He has loved every day at school and it is fantastic seeing him back eager to learn. To have some breadth of curriculum again in terms of PE, music and forest school has also been fantastic and done wonders for him. Learning really has been brought back to life for him and to see your child responding so positively and really enjoying learning is just brilliant. Thank you to you and all the staff for all that you have done and helping him settle so easily. Parent of boy in year 5 who joined the school during lockdown last summer Our three children have all thrived at Castle House School. All three are very different but all were nurtured, encouraged and motivated by the teachers and staff to be the best that they could be. They all loved the small and family feel environment of the school and took advantage of the sport, school trips, clubs and additional lessons that were available. Castle House School is a fantastic place for children to grow in confidence in their academic and personal education. Parent of current year 5 pupil with two older siblings who have now moved on to senior school Our son joined Castle House in Year 2. As a quiet and shy boy who was young for his year, we had been worried about how he would settle into a new school, but the calm and welcoming atmosphere and smaller classes meant that he soon grew in confidence. That increased confidence and happiness at school led to a huge improvement in his academic work, and we were so pleased when he comfortably passed his 11+ exam and was awarded a place at Haberdashers Adams. He has really enjoyed the opportunity to try all the extra-curricular activities available both during the school day and as after school clubs (although we did laugh the day he brought a cello home!), and has developed a previously unknown love and talent for art. As parents, we have particularly enjoyed seeing how the children interact across the year groups, with the older children looking out for the smaller ones, and those smaller ones feeling happy and confident playing with the ‘big ones’. We have always believed that children learn best when they are happy, and we have certainly found that at Castle House. Parent of pupil who has now moved on to senior school Our son started at Castle House last year, in Year 4. He has greatly benefitted from the warm and nurturing environment it provides and is a happy child. Parent of pupil currently in year 5 Since being at Castle House, both my children absolutely love school. I also believe their confidence has grown significantly over the last 12 months. I really like the Castle House approach to schooling and teaching and the most important thing for me is that the children are happy! And they certainly are! Parent of children currently in year 3 and year 1

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School Policies School policies can be viewed and downloaded here This is not an exhaustive list and all policies can be amended and updated at any time. Printed copies of the school policies and documentation are available via written request. Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Policy Admissions Policy Haberdashers' Castle House School Attendance Policy Promoting Good Behaviour Including Rewards and Sanctions Staff / Pupil Supervision & Lost Children &Uncollected Policy Crisis Management - Responsibilities Haberdashers' Castle House Safer Recruitment Policy Risk Assessment Policy Online Safety Policy Fire Risk Protection Policy Equal Opportunities Policy Reasonable Adjustments Policy Trips & Events Risk Assessment Form Uniform Policy Domestic Abuse Policy Health and Safety incl Visits First Aid Policy Anti Bullying Policy RSE-PSHE Policy & Curriculum Policy & Procedure for Managing Allegations Against Staff Disability Accessibility Plan Guidance & Procedures - Remote Education Disability Equality Policy Child Protection Policy Child on Child Abuse Policy Policy List & Updates Mental Health Policy Reasonable Force - Physical Restraint Policy Nursery Specific Policies Castle House Gifted and Talented Policy Complaints Procedure HCHS and The Haberdashers' Company Data Protection & Privacy Policy School New Pupil Welcome letter & Starting info Nursery New Parent Welcome info Leavers' Destinations SEN Policy EAL

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Aims & Ethos A Haberdashers' Castle House education strives to help children understand their own unique talents and motivate their passions through a creative, comprehensive and challenging curriculum. This is delivered in a nurturing and stimulating environment to enable children to start their journey to becoming inspired, compassionate and fulfilled citizens. Aims To provide an innovative and extensive curriculum that fosters a love of learning and provides a sense of fulfilment and joy To incorporate a wide range of experiential and hands on learning opportunities for children both inside and outside the classroom To inspire children to be adventurous, passionate, brave and committed towards their learning and projects To help children develop a sense of identity and understanding of their own unique self To develop skills of compassion, communication and collaboration in order to become happy and active citizens To encourage warm, loving and Christian values centred on the core Haberdashers' Castle House belief that ‘Kindness Counts’ To develop exceptionally strong and positive relationships with parents, extended family and the wider community in order to establish a strong family atmosphere, a ‘home away from home’ The Haberdashers' Castle House Way Treat other people as you would be treated Forgive Listen to each other Share Be honest and live with integrity Be kind Be helpful Do your best to be your best

Food & Nutrition Exceptional Team We are very fortunate to have developed a fantastic team to deliver our food and nutrition offer to our children. Lead by Head Chef Nick, we produce medals and snacks to restaurant standard. Freshly prepared on site, every day. Five a Day - Every Day! Whether it is snack time, lunch time or high tea, you will always find fresh fruit and crudités on offer. Children are encouraged to eat a balanced diet and make good choices. Variety and Choice We all understand that some children can be fussy eaters. We aim to produce a wide variety of foods to suit all tastes. However, the presentation and 'theatre' added to our lunchtimes encourages even the fussiest of eaters to try something new! Manners Cost Nothing From the babies in the nursery to year six, all children dine together in Davis Hall accompanied by the teaching staff. We allow our children to be independent at the same time as encouraging good table manners, What our parents say Laura , Mother of George The food has been amazing this week! A Michelin Star has been awarded.

Our approach to 11+ Here at Haberdashers' Castle House we recognise pressures that are placed on young people and their families to pass the 11+ exam which they sit at the start of Year 6. There is no right or wrong formula to this and we would certainly advise away for 'over tutoring' children to simply pass an exam. Our approach is simple. Familiarity is key. Children that understand the format, process and expectations of examinations from an early age will stand a far greater chance of achieving their goals. What to expect from Haberdashers' Castle House GL Testing from Year 2 to ensure that children become relaxed and confident when faced with. examination conditions. These results are shared with parents Fun, interactive and age appropriate extra curricular activities Specific, targeted tutoring tailored to each individual using internal and external specialist tutors in Years 4 & 5 'Next Steps' suite with mimics the layout of typical examination conditions. Comprehensive programme of pastoral support to identify concerns early and provide support. We are a non-selective school The 11+ entry route to Senior School is not right for every child. At HCHS we pride ourselves on being a truly non-selective school. At both entry to the school and as children progress through the school, we support parents in their journey. Download our latest 11+ guide here CLICK HERE

Term Dates The term dates detailed below relate to the Prep School only. Nursery & Pre-Prep operate all year round and the Haberdashers' Castle House Holiday Club operates during all school holidays excluding Christmas week MICHAELMAS TERM 2025 Staff Inset Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Term Starts Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Half Term Starts Monday 20th October 2025 Half Term Ends Friday 31st October 2025 Term Ends Wednesday 17th December. (12.00 noon) LENT TERM 2026 Staff Inset 5th & 6th January 2026 Term Starts Wednesday 7th January 2026 Half Term Starts Monday 16th February 2026 Half Term Ends Friday 20th February 2026 Term Ends Friday 27th March 2026 (3.50pm) SUMMER TERM 2026 Staff Inset Monday 13th April 2026 Term Starts Tuesday 14th April 2026 May Day Holiday Monday 4th May 2026 Half Term Starts Monday 25th May 2026 Half Term Ends Friday 29th May 2026 Term Ends Wednesday 8th July 2026 (12.00 noon) Staff Inset - Thursday 9th July 2026 MICHAELMAS TERM 2026 Staff Inset - Tues 1st & Wednesday 2nd September 2026 (tbc) Term Starts - Thursday 3rd September 2026 (tbc) Half Term Starts Monday 19th October 2026 (tbc) Half Term Ends - Friday 30th October 2026 (tbc) Term Ends Wednesday 16th December. (12.00 noon) (tbc) LENT TERM 2027 Staff Inset - Monday 4th January 2027 (tbc) Term Starts - Tuesday 5th January 2027 (tbc) Half Term Starts Monday 15th February 2027 (tbc) Half Term Ends Friday 19th February 2027 (tbc) Term Ends Thursday 25th March 2027 (4pm) (tbc) SUMMER TERM 2027 Staff Inset Monday 12th April 2027 (tbc) Term Starts Wednesday 14th April 2027 (tbc) May Day Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027 (tbc) Half Term Starts Monday 31st May 2027 (tbc) Half Term Ends Friday 4th June 2027 (tbc) Term Ends Friday 9th July 2027 (12.00 noon) (tbc) Staff Inset - Monday 12th July 2027 (tbc)

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Bursaries Means tested bursaries provide assistance to some families Bursaries at haberdashers' Castle House have to come from general income and as such, we have to apply a stringent but fair process to all those who wish to apply. Applicants will be required to make a full financial declaration to an independent body. All applicants must adhere carefully to the application process. If you would like to discuss the bursary process, please contact the school and ask for the Headteacher.