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"Calm, Courageous, Courteous and Considerate."
The Headmaster, Oliver Barrett, has led Twickenham Prep School since September 2020. He emphasizes a vibrant, warm community, a broad and challenging curriculum, trips, and a strong co-curricular programme. The aim is to cultivate independent learners who are calm, courageous, courteous and considerate, with TPS being their 'happy place' and foundation for life.
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Early Morning Drop-Off and Breakfast Club: supervision in Dining Room between 7:30am and 8:00am; Breakfast Club starts at 8:00am with costs £2.80 daily per person; hot breakfast option on Wednesdays is £3.60. After School Care: On-site Wrap Club runs daily from 4:00pm to 6:30pm; snacks and drinks provided; pupils can attend clubs and after-school care; contact [email protected] for registration.
TPS places strong emphasis on safeguarding and wellbeing. It highlights weekly Celebration Assemblies, Zones of Regulation for younger pupils, BOUNCE workshops for older pupils, and a Mental Health Action Group led by the Headmaster and Mental Health Champions. A pastoral approach includes regular discussions within pastoral teams, a School Council, buddy system and class partnerships, and collaboration with visiting experts to support mental health and wellbeing.
Main entry is Reception (non-selective). Registration costs £120. For Year 3 entry, a 7+ assessment morning is held in autumn term. Other entry points include Year 7/8 via Senior Prep with an academic assessment; occasional places may be available for other ages. A deposit of £1000 secures a place, refundable only as credit to the final invoice upon a child leaving; offers follow formal registration and acceptance. TPS participates in the Early Education Funding Scheme providing 15 (or 30 if eligible) hours of free education for four-year-olds. Additional charges apply for specialist learning support, trips, breakfast club supervision, and school transport.
Tuition (per term, inclusive of 20% VAT): Reception and Year 1: £5,448; Year 2 to Year 8: £6,072. Lunch charges (VAT exempt): Pre-Prep: £278 per term; Prep: £320 per term (Children may bring a packed lunch). Music lessons are paid directly to external providers. Fees may be paid by direct debit (termly, monthly, or annually). An acceptance deposit of £1,000 is required to secure a place. VAT applies to tuition fees as per government policy. There are additional charges for trips, wraparound care, and transportation.
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