How to choose the right preschool

20th May 2019

Whether you know it as preschool, nursery or kindergarten, the search for a place of care for your three or four year old child can be fuelled by more questions than answers. Here at Kingscourt School, we refer to this key stage as nursery and it is where we welcome children from age three to start their educational journey with us. To help you in your search for the right place for your child, we’ve rounded up some key points for you to observe when making the decision.

Questions to ask at a private school open day

22nd May 2019

Everybody has their own priorities when it comes to choosing a school, for some parents, the most important thing might be the schools track record when it comes to results, whereas other parents might place more focus on the sporting facilities that are on site at the school. The best way to find out the information that you feel is important, is to see the school itself either at an open day, or to arrange a private tour. Although you might have your own key things to look for in a school, we’ve taken the time to round up some questions to ask at an open day, that you might not have thought of yet.

How do you choose the right secondary school after prep school?

24th May 2019

You took the time to carefully select the best preparatory school for your son or daughter and now the time has come for you to start thinking about the next step in their education. It can be tough decision, so we have rounded up some top things for you to look at when considering secondary schools.

Are there entry requirements for private nurseries?

13th June 2019

If you are considering sending your child to a private nursery, you are likely to ask the question, are there any entry requirements? The simple answer is, it depends on the school. Each nursery or kindergarten will have its own rules and processes when it comes to new applicants. The best to way to find out more about the entry requirements for the schools you are looking at is by visiting the school’s website, ordering a prospectus or preferably by attending the school’s open day.

Benefits of outdoor learning

20th June 2019

Outdoor learning has become a very hot topic in recent years and it is something that we feel very passionate about here at Kingscourt. If you haven’t had much exposure to what outdoor learning entails, you may be left wondering what exactly are the benefits of taking lessons outside. We believe that the outdoors should be treated as a classroom without walls and there is something to be learnt from all aspects of nature. In this blog, we explain some of the huge benefits of grabbing your wellies and getting outside.