A new, small, alternative family based primary school in Lambeth...
The Family School at Larkhall
where children are free to be themselves and where learning is a natural part of enjoying and exploring life
The Family School is up and running! We believe we are the only primary school in London which offers an experiential education where learning is active, participatory and purposeful, where learning is part of living and where parents are welcome to participate. We do not follow a set curriculum choosing to support an informal, emergent curriculum, which grows from the interests of individual children and the group as a whole and which values imaginative play and exploration as well as creative, academic and physical work.
It is a place which encompasses a wide range of real life activities and where each individual will receive support and encouragement to grow at their own pace and in their own ways and live to their full potential.
Although we are a new and very small group, we are excited about being able to offer a very different sort of education to what is available elsewhere in London. We have two fantastic teachers, a part time play worker and our unique educational approach is working really well; our small group of children love coming to school and don't want to go home at the end of each day!
All we need now is for more families to join us... We currently have some places available for children who are 4 - 6 years old in our kindergarten group which is open four days a week. The school will extend naturally each year until the age range is 4-11. We also have a drop in session for under fours and their parents twice a week.
If you would like to discuss your child joining us please get in touch.....
We hold regular OPEN DAYS FOR INTERESTED FAMILIES to see the school, hear more about it, talk to the teachers and ask any questions you may have. If you want to attend one of these we would appreciate it if you could pre-register. Please Email us with your contact details and your child's age.
Our PARENT AND CHILD (UNDER 4s) GROUP meets on Monday and Friday mornings each week during term time from 9.45am-11.45am and cost £6 per session per child (siblings under 14 months attend for free). We are offering as discount as well for those of you who want to attend regularly. Paying in advance for 8 sessions will entitle you to to attend 10 sessions at any time during the term. The Monday group will include an opportunity to share and discuss parenting issues (eg tantrums, sharing, eating, sleeping) as well as free play time for the children. The Friday group will focus on arts and crafts with materials and plans set out for the children and adults to use (wear clothes that can get messy!) Email us for more details if you are interested in coming along. If you need our address or directions please phone 07989 173 391
We are currently actively looking for the following part time staff -an early years teacher/playworker/teaching assistant, specialist activity leaders, interns and volunteers
Part time teacher/playworker/teaching assistant - Initially, to work alongside Virginia with our popular parent and child (under fours) drop-in- group two mornings a week, but with a view to running these sessions and developing this group further in the future. It may be possible to also work with the school group (currently 4-6 year olds) at other times in the week as well. Please see Recruitment information for more detail.
If you are interested to find our more about our school...
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