Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Brabyns Preparatory School We provide outstanding Early Years education ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## News - [News & Events](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/news-events/) - The latest news and events from Brabyns, which is regularly updated with highlights from across the school years. - [Academic Excellence at Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2026/01/14/academic-excellence-at-brabyns/) - At Brabyns Prep School, every child is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. Through individualised learning and outstanding pastoral care, we ensure pupils feel confident, challenged and inspired every day. Our 2024–25 academic results (based on GL Assessments) reflect this commitment, with over 90% of pupils making at least expected progress in - [Early Years Christmas Production](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/12/10/early-years-christmas-production/) - This year Brabyns' Early Years children shone extra brightly in their Christmas production of 'A Little Bird Told Me'. From the angels with attitude & scene stealing sheep to brilliant birds and a stellar cast of Little Learners, Pre Prep and Reception superstars, we are extremely proud of each and every one of them! We - [Halloween at Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/10/30/halloween-at-brabyns/) - Nobody does Halloween like Brabyns! The children arrived at school dressed to impress and the Halloween discos that took place over the course of the afternoon were frighteningly fabulous. Events like these are only made possible by the dedication, time and creativity of our incredible Parent Association. Thank you to the team for arranging the - [Mrs Bailey's Alumni Retirement Party](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/10/15/mrs-baileys-alumni-retirement-party/) - On Friday 17 October we say a fond farewell to the wonderful Mrs Bailey, who is hanging up her oven gloves after 16 years of service as school catering manager. As the mainstay of Brabyns' kitchen for so long, Mrs B deserves a worthy send off; so we kicked off the week with a special - [#HelloYellow](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/10/13/helloyellow/) - #HelloYellow On Friday 10 October #TeamBrabyns united to wear yellow and showed that how we feel matters and that no one has to struggle alone. Right now, the world can be a tough place for children and young people to grow up in – and they're feeling the pressure. By coming together in a show - [Children's Mental Health Week and Pets as Therapy](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/02/10/childrens-mental-health-week-and-pets-as-therapy/) - To embellish our focus on Children's Mental Health Week Brabyns welcomed a very special visitor this week. - [The Brabyns Guide to Navigating School Open Days](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/02/15/the-brabyns-guide-to-navigating-school-open-days/) - Navigating School Open Days: A Guide to Making Informed Choices for Your Child's Education - [Stockport Air Raid Shelter](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/02/22/3799/) - Brabyns’ Year 6 evacuees visited #stockportairraidshelters this week for an immersive journey back to wartime Britain. - [Brabyns Prep Hosts the Annual Bellevue Schools Chess Competition](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/07/bellevue-schools-chess-competition/) - The tension was high this week as the @blvuegroup annual chess tournament played out across North and South schools. - [Brabyns Prep School & Nursery enjoy World Book Day 2024](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/08/brabyns-prep-school-nursery-enjoy-world-book-day-2024/) - Children and staff at Brabyns Prep School & Nursery enjoyed a fantastic World Book Day this year, dressing up as our favourite characters and bringing our most cherished books in to share with our friends. - [Brabyns Prep School Pupil Contributes to the UK's Largest Recycled Plastic Mural](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/08/brabyns-prep-school-pupil-contributes-to-the-uks-largest-recycled-plastic-mural/) - We are very excited to get a sneaky peak at the UK's largest recycled plastic mural being created in Stockport by our friends at @PlasticShed. - [Brabyns visits space with the Wonderdome](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/15/brabyns-visits-space-with-the-wonderdome/) - For British Science Week, we enjoyed a special visit from the Wonderdome. - [Brabyns' Guide to Preparing Your Child For Reception](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/19/brabyns-guide-to-preparing-your-child-for-reception/) - Starting reception is a significant milestone in a child's life which can evoke a mixture of excitement and nervousness. - [The Importance and Benefits of Music and Performing Arts Education for Children](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/25/the-importance-and-benefits-of-music-and-performing-arts-education-for-children/) - At Brabyns, we hold the belief that all children deserve to study Performing Arts rigorously across their school life. - [Primary School Offer Day - Reception Class September 24](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/04/12/primary-school-offer-day-reception-class-september-24/) - If you are unable to secure a place at a state-funded school that meets your child's needs, you may want to consider an independent school. - [Brabyns' Collaboration with 'We Will Rock You Project'](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/04/23/brabyns-collaboration-with-we-will-rock-you-project/) - Brabyns was buzzing the week of 15-19 April 2024 as @wewillrockyouproject took over the school. - [Brabyns' 5 Star Catering Team](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/05/14/brabyns-5-star-catering-team/) - At Brabyns we are incredibly fortunate to have our own specialist in house catering team. - ['Take One Picture' 2024](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/05/20/take-one-picture-2024/) - Brabyns is once again participating in the annual schools ’Take One Picture’ project; in collaboration with The National Gallery, London. - [Manchester Thunder visit Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/05/21/manchester-thunder-visit-brabyns/) - #TeamBrabyns was excited to welcome the amazing Shadine van der Merwe of Manchester Thunder to school this morning. - [Brabyns Nursery Sports Day](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/06/19/brabyns-nursery-sports-day/) - We booked some sunshine for Brabyns’ Nursery sports morning and enjoyed a fabulous event on our school astroturf. - [SuperKind Award for Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/07/03/superkind-award-for-brabyns/) - Brabyns is 'Super' proud to receive a 2024 Social Impact Schools Award from #superkind - an award-winning platform for schools to bring active citizenship and philanthropy into the classroom. - [Brabyns Nursery is Expanding](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/07/29/brabyns-nursery-is-expanding/) - Brabyns Preparatory School in Marple is excited to announce that its thriving Nursery is expanding. - [Discovery Morning 5.10.24](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/10/01/brabyns-school-nursery-discovery/) - We would like to welcome prospective School and Nursery parents to our forthcoming Discovery Morning on Saturday 5 October. - [#BrabynsRocks for Remembrance](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/11/08/brabynsrocks-for-remembrance/) - Every year Brabyns marks Remembrance with a creative project. - [Brabyns Welcomes Lisa Smart](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/11/15/brabyns-welcomes-lisa-smart/) - As part of our focus on UK Parliament Week 2024 Brabyns was delighted to welcome Lisa Smart - Liberal Democrats in to school to chat to our Year 6 and School Council. - [Pudsey Visits Brabyns for Children In Need](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/11/18/pudsey-visits-brabyns-for-children-in-need/) - We were delighted to welcome a very special visitor to celebrate our fundraising efforts for this year’s BBC Children In Need. - [Bellevue North Schools Speech Competition](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/11/24/bellevue-north-schools-speech-competition/) - What a fantastic afternoon for everyone involved in the @blvuegroup north schools speech competition at Brabyns on Thursday 21 November. - [Early Years Nativity 2024](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/12/19/early-years-nativity-2024/) - One of the highlights of the festive season at Brabyns is always our Early Years Nativity Performance. - [A week at Brabyns!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/03/08/a-week-at-brabyns/) - At the end of a jam packed first week in March Brabyns can sit back and reflect on the fantastic experiences, accomplishments and opportunities that the last 7 days have offered. - [Ski Trip March 25](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/03/24/ski-trip-march-25/) - Team Brabyns is back home, safe and sound, after an exhilarating week in Alpendorf, Austria with Forest Park Preparatory School. - [Alice - The Musical. Junior Production](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/04/14/alice-the-musical-junior-production/) - At the end of the Spring Term Brabyns presented this year's successful Junior Production; 'Alice - The Musical'. - [Dinosaur Week March 25](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/03/15/dinosaur-week-march-25/) - Each class selected a prehistoric beast as their focus for the week; embracing cross curricular activities in the classroom, whilst working on a presentation for our whole school Friday celebration assembly. - [Brabyns is a Winner!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/04/14/4774/) - Brabyns has been ‘Work Integrated Learning Organisation of the Year’ by Manchester Metropolitan University- a significant achievement out of a field of 119 schools across the Greater Manchester region. - [ISA Athletics Success](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/05/15/isa-athletics-success/) - Brabyns’ junior athletics squad had a fantastic day at the Independent Schools Association North Schools athletics meet at Sport City Manchester on Wednesday 14 May. - [Key Stage 2 Residentials - Summer 2025](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2025/05/30/key-stage-2-residentials-summer-2025/) - Summer is residentials season at Brabyns and the first half of the term saw Year 3 and 4 visit the Hollowford Centre in Castleton for their outdoor pursuits. - [Safari Phil and his Exotic Animals visit Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/03/19/safari-phil-and-his-exotic-animals-visit-brabyns/) - It is always an absolute pleasure to welcome the legendary @safari_phil to Brabyns to embellish our school science studies. - [Brabyns Prep School and Nursery Announces New Headteacher](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/07/12/brabyns-prep-school-announces-new-headteacher/) - Brabyns Preparatory School and Nursery is delighted to announce the appointment of Cath Carrasco as its new Headteacher. Currently Deputy Headteacher at Forest Park Preparatory School in Sale, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role having spent more than 24 years working in education. She will take up the post - [Year 6 First Aid Training - September 23](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/10/08/year-6-first-aid-training/) - Year 5&6 have been concentrating on first aid training as part of their PSHE curriculum. Well done to all of the children for approaching these sessions with respect, maturity and sensitivity. A big thank you to Albany Training for coming in to lead this initiative and for passing our first aiders with flying colours. Year 5&6 have been concentrating on first aid training as part of their PSHE curriculum. Well done to all of the children for approaching these sessions with respect, maturity and sensitivity. A big thank you to Albany Training for coming in to lead this initiative and for passing our first aiders with flying colours. - [Brabyns Preparatory School donates to ‘The Pantry’](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/11/01/brabyns-preparatory-school-donates-to-the-pantry/) - Children, parents and staff at Brabyns have been celebrating Harvest by focusing on helping the local community. The children from Nursery through to Year 6 donated essentials as part of their Harvest offering. They also spent time discussing the theological meaning of Harvest and the importance of highlighting food poverty during assemblies, committee meetings - [The A-Z of Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/11/22/the-a-z-of-brabyns/) - As you navigate your child's education you will likely encounter complex language, specialist terms, and one too many acronyms! As parents, you want to be fully informed in order to best support your child, but this can be daunting when you are unfamiliar with the language used in letters home, newsletters, school reports or at - [The Importance and Benefits of Character Education](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/11/27/the-importance-and-benefits-of-character-education/) - The measures of a quality education extend far beyond academic attainment and exam results. - [Pre Prep & Reception with Gascoigne Halman Estate Agents](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/01/24/3668/) - To celebrate our 'Where We Live' topic, Brabyns' Pre Prep and Reception children welcomed Hannah Farrington, Head of Property Management at Gascoigne Halman Wilmslow, to talk to them about different kinds of houses. The Early Years children had great fun, asking insightful questions and they impressed Hannah with colourful designs for their very own houses. - [Brabyns Celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a Chinese Dance Workshop](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2024/02/07/brabyns-celebrates-the-year-of-the-dragon-with-a-chinese-dance-workshop/) - Brabyns Prep School & Nursery was super excited to welcome the wonderful Amy from @dancedayslondon for an immersive and interactive Chinese Dance Workshop as part of our Chinese New Year curriculum learning. Children from Nursery through to Year 6 enjoyed learning about different styles of Chinese dance, using fabulous props and fully embracing the music. - [Take One Picture - Summer 1 - 2023](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/05/26/take-one-picture-summer-1-2023/) - This week saw the culmination of Brabyns’ cooperation in the National Gallery #takeonepicture project, with a stunning exhibition for parents, friends & family. - [Australia Project](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/australia-project/) - The children of Year 5 are often at their best in Humanities lessons, devouring new information and asking questions with impressive speed! It was one of these questions which prompted one of the most memorable learning experiences of the year. A question about the effect the Great Barrier Reef has on the ecosystems of Australia - [EYFS & Key Stage 1 Open Afternoon - Thursday 15 June 2023](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/05/04/eyfs-key-stage-1-open-afternoon-thursday-15-june-2023/) - Brabyns Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One classes are opening their doors on the afternoon of Thursday 15 June for both current parents as well as any parents looking at placing their children into the School. This is an exciting opportunity to view the classrooms and facilities that Brabyns has to offer and - [Bellevue Schools Debating Competition - May 23](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/05/04/bellevue-schools-debating-competition-may-23/) - This week saw our debating team head down to one of our sister Bellevue schools - Oratory Prep in Reading. They travelled down the day before with Miss Evans and Mrs McNeeney and it sounds like they enjoyed the boarding school experience! The day saw them debating subjects such as ‘This house would abolish the - [Reception Places Available for September 2023](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/04/05/reception-places-available-for-september-2023/) - Are you looking for a Reception Class place for September 2023? Let our parents tell you why they would recommend @BrabynsPrep for your child's school journey! #BPSAchieve #receptionclass #reception2023 #eyfs #independentschool #marpleprepschool #marple #stockport #HighPeak - [The Playground Commitee](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/the-playground-commitee/) - To further develop pupil voice, ensuring a whole-school commitment to listening to the views of all children, whilst encouraging them to grow as confident individuals and effective contributors to society. The Playground Committee have worked hard this term. The latest meetings saw us come up with a wishlist of equipment ideas and a powerpoint to - [Eco School Commitee](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/eco-school-commitee/) - School Priority- Speak Up Speak Out To further develop pupil voice, ensuring a whole-school commitment to listening to the views of all children, whilst encouraging them to grow as confident individuals and effective contributors to society. Litter As ‘Litter’ is one of our key areas this academic year, the Eco School Committee headed out on - [Maths fun in the rare Winter sun!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/maths-fun-in-the-rare-winter-sun/) - In Maths this term one of the topics in which we covered was length and perimeter. The topic required the children to learn about different measurements such as millimetres, centimetres and metres and what units of measurement would be suited for particular objects. This is an important skill to learn and can be transferred into - [Forensic Science at Brabyns](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/forensic-science-at-brabyns/) - During ‘Science Week’ the Junior children became police detectives for the day in their Forensic Science Workshop. The school hall was cordoned off as a crime scene as a mock burglary had occurred. Brabyns Junior Detectives wore forensic suits and carried out the following tests to determine who had committed the crime: Observing footprints and - [Spring Sports Report](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/spring-sports-report/) - We have had another great term of sport here at Brabyns. Our footballers and netballers have been training really hard and have enjoyed playing several friendly matches against other schools. Our netballers will be showing their skills the first week back at the Northern ISA championships for U9s and U11s; good luck, Team Brabyns! Looking - [Oliver!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/oliver/) - And the BAFTA award for most versatile, talented performers, goes to… Year 6! From first auditions to finally treading the boards, the children ALL supported one another, worked as a team and, most importantly developed confidence and had fun, putting together what was arguably the most entertaining and professional show Brabyns has seen in decades - [Reading Reading Reading!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/reading-reading-reading/) - What a lovely term we have had in Year 6! We have been enjoying so many books - both individually and as a class, and it has been lovely to see the children sharing their enjoyment and recommending books to one another. ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom,’ by Michael Morpurgo was a much loved class read, and we - [Maths Progress - Fractions](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/maths-progress-fractions/) - Spring term is one in which Year 5 children often make significant progress, with this term proving no exception. The Year 5 cohort have all applied themselves tremendously, tackling new challenges with gusto and enthusiasm. This has been most evident within our Maths lessons, where the mere mention of fractions prompted howls of anguish and - [Photo Editing](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/photo-editing/) - What a fun-filled yet busy term we have had in Year 4! We have enjoyed writing both science-fiction and narrative based stories in English based on our books 'Farther’ and ‘The Iron Man’, learned about Eastern Europe and Northern Ireland in Geography and enjoyed our topic of ‘The Romans’ in History. This half term in - [Wellbeing Walk](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/wellbeing-walk/) - When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations. Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Neurodiversity is about recognising those who think differently. Brabyns celebrated all things neurodiverse in ‘Neurodiversity Celebration - [Star in a Jar class assembly!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/star-in-a-jar-class-assembly/) - We have had a wonderful term in Year 3! We have enjoyed writing the Wolves in the Walls narrative in English, as well as a non-chronological report on earthquakes. In Maths, the children have worked extremely hard, learning all about fractions, length and perimeter, multiplication and division, and mass and capacity. During our Geography lessons, - [Supporting your child's understanding of number](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/supporting-your-childs-understanding-of-number/) - Online, you can find a magnitude of resources and advice regarding how to support your child’s development in Maths. This can sometimes seem a little daunting and cause some confusion. In supporting Maths, the best advice is to do little and often; this could be 10 minutes reciting number bonds in the car or recalling - [Science Week!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/science-week/) - This year’s theme for British Science Week was ‘Connections’. Nearly all innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths are built on connections between people. Therefore, throughout this week, Year 2 participated in a range of activities to explore this theme. As timing may have it, Neurodiversity Celebration Week fell at the same time as science - [Creative Curriculum](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/creative-curriculum/) - This term we have enjoyed a mixture of learning how to draw, shade and colour in the style of some famous artists. We looked at Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ and how he painted lots of separate brush strokes and Georges Seurat’s ‘A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte’. Seurat became famous - [Magical Maths](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/magical-maths/) - In Year 1 we are working hard to secure our addition and subtraction facts to 50. The groundwork necessary to develop a strong understanding of numbers relies upon a lot of repetition and exposure to various visual interpretations. The children frequently use Numicon, which helps them see connections between numbers. It is a multi-sensory way - [Wildlife Wonders](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/wildlife-wonders/) - This half term, Reception have been exploring how history can reveal to us an understanding of animal life throughout the ages. We have read the story of Mary Anning, the amazing British paleontologist, and her work has fascinated the children. Learning about the past through stories about people really brings history alive and the children - [Learning Values through Challenge](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/learning-values-through-challenge/) - The children in the Reception class love to be challenged to learn new things, apply their learning independently and engage in activities that stretch their thinking. The Spring term is such that children are settled, confident with the routines of the classroom, and can feel able to deal with the discomfort that a challenge can - [‘The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics’](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/the-only-way-to-learn-mathematics-is-to-do-mathematics/) - As you will have witnessed from attending our Spring Maths workshop, the children in Nursery greatly benefit from our regular White Rose Maths adult-focused sessions, in addition to enhancements made available within the classroom environment. Great emphasis is placed on the children learning and consolidating their skills through practical activities. This helps to develop their - [Nursery Sculptures](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/30/nursery-sculptures/) - What a fabulous way to end the Spring term and consolidate the children’s learning of the topic, ‘Animals and their Needs,’ by providing them with the opportunity to sculpt their very own, favourite creature. On an individual basis, the children worked with a member of staff, learning facts about their chosen animal, in addition to - [British Science Week - Junior Forensics Workshop](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/17/british-science-week-junior-forensics-workshop/) - As part of our celebration of ‘British Science Week’ (March 10th - 19th 2023), Brabyns' Junior classes took part in a CSI Forensics Whodunit Challenge Workshop The children enjoyed an exciting, engaging and immersive range of activities that showcased how the Science they learn in school can have a powerful impact in the real world. - [Brabyns' beautiful new Library](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/03/01/brabyns-beautiful-new-library/) - All of the staff and children at Brabyns are excited to share a beautiful new learning space in school. Our library has had a superb ‘glow up’ and the room is now a warm, welcoming, comfortable and calm space, boasting a picture perfect view of Mellor Church. Thank you to staff and Year 5&6 for - [Kazik is Brabyns' Celebrity Historian](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/01/31/kazik-is-brabyns-celebrity-historian/) - We are excited to announce that we now have a celebrity historian in our midst at Brabyns! Kazik in Year 1 was recently recognised out of school from an article in the Marple Historical Society Newsletter. He was featured after unearthing a raft of treasures from the past on the local Chadkirk Country Estate, and - [The Positive Postbox](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/01/25/the-positive-postbox/) - The Positive Post Box! Nationwide Building Society and The Diana Award have teamed up to deliver positivity to school children across the UK! With an aim to stamp out bullying and spread joy, they are encouraging children to pick up a pen and paper and get posting. Schools across the UK are being invited to - [Let the Brabyns Prep School 'Readathon' Commence!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/01/06/let-the-brabyns-prep-school-readathon-commence/) - The charity www.readforgood.org encourages children to read through its unique motivational approach, inspiring reluctant readers to give reading a go, and keen readers to read more widely. This month Brabyns pupils will be reading everything and anything…. from comics to classics and audiobooks to blogs. All of the money they raise in sponsorship will help to provide - [Evalina celebrates success in Libby's Cake design Competition](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/16/evalina-celebrates-success-in-libbys-cake-design-competition/) - Congratulations to Evalina in Year 4 who is celebrating being the latest winner of the Libby's Bread and Wine 'Design a Christmas Treat' cake competition. Our favourite Marple Bridge bakery & cafe asked children from all of the primary schools in Marple to create a festive cake design with £1 from the sale of each treat - [Specialist Science Teaching in EYFS](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/specialist-science-teaching-in-eyfs/) - At Brabyns, we have introduced specialised Science teaching into EYFS. The following are a few of the highlights of the term:- Nursery During the first half term the children investigated their different senses using blindfolds and also looked at family trees. At Halloween, the children enjoyed observing a pumpkin volcano erupting. They have also planted - [Autumn Term Performing Arts](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/autumn-term-performing-arts/) - Throughout our Autumn term, the children have been learning a variety of music skills and terminology through our Performing Arts sessions. We have listened and responded to a variety of different music genres and explored elements such as rhythmic patterns, tempo, dynamics and pitch through our musicianship sections. A key highlight has been our exploration - [Autumn Term Sporting Highlights](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/autumn-term-sporting-highlights/) - What a wonderful term of sport it has been; learning about gymnastics, hockey and handball during lessons. As a school, we have entered numerous competitions and been successful. The highlights have been:- Football: Brabyns vs Beech Hall, we won 8-2 Hockey: we qualified for the Stockport Hockey Championships in March. ISA Northern Swimming Championships: all - [Our House Is On Fire!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/our-house-is-on-fire/) - This half term, Year 6 have been using Greta Thunberg’s ‘Our House is on Fire’ speech, which she gave at the World Economic Forum in January 2019, to analyse features of persuasive writing. Using this and other examples from ‘No one is too small to make a difference,’ a collection of Thunberg’s speeches, the children - [St Andrew's Day in Year 6](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/st-andrews-day-in-year-6/) - On 30th November, St Andrew’s Day, Year 6 discovered the joy (and complexity) of Scottish Country Dancing. They learned a few basic steps before piecing together a full set dance, ‘The Flying Scotsman.’ After a few rather ‘abstract’ attempts, and a lot of laughter, the children remembered the sequence and confidently performed it to Nursery - [Persuasive Letters](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/persuasive-letters/) - In our English lessons during the latter half of this term, we have been learning how to write fantastically persuasive letters. We learned what makes something persuasive and even tried some of these techniques out on each other in class! When it came to writing our own letters, we wanted to make sure that we - [Mapping Skills](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/mapping-skills/) - During our Geography lessons this term, we wanted to learn more about our local community. We greatly enjoyed talking about all of our favourite places in Marple and the surrounding areas, but when we thought about how we would direct an alien there, we ran into a problem. How do you know how to get - [Creative Writing](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/creative-writing/) - Year 4 enjoyed reading the story of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. This text inspired our creative writing pieces, with the focus being on building excitement and tension as Charlie began his journey to the Chocolate Factory. The children learned about different language features used within a fictional text including: dialogue, expanded noun phrases, and - [Glorious Greeks!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/glorious-greeks/) - History this term focused on Ancient Greece in Year 4. Following the Primary Knowledge Curriculum the children learned about City States, Athens and Democracy, Sparta, The Persian Wars, Alexander the Great, Greek Philosophy, Greek Gods as well as The Ancient Olympic Games. All the lessons focused on building historical knowledge to further develop their understanding - [Festive Forest School!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/festive-forest-school/) - This term Year 3 enjoyed an afternoon of festive Forest School activities with our friends in Year 4. Using our beautiful Forest School area in school grounds, the children were able to complete four activities which included wreath making, building a Christmas tree, designing a reindeer and making a star. Forest School is extremely important - [Star in a Jar!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/star-in-a-jar/) - Our English topic this term has been focusing on the narrative of ‘The Star in the Jar’. Using the Jane Considine unit plans alongside our work, the class have re-written the story of ‘The Star in the Jar’ in their own words. They have shown creativity, commitment and determination in their learning to produce some - [Forest School Fun](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/forest-school-fun/) - To the external eye, forest school activities may look like free play and some may ask ‘Why?’. Forest School Research (2022) explain that such lessons make a difference in the following ways: Confidence Social Skills Communication Motivation Physical Skills Knowledge and understanding of the world At Brabyns, we are extremely lucky in that we have - [Year 2 LOVE Reading](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/year-2-love-reading/) - Throughout the Autumn term, there has been a big focus on reading for pleasure in Year 2. As Roald Dahl stated in Matilda, books can transport you to new worlds and introduce you to amazing people who have lived exciting lives. With this in mind, the children have participated in a range of activities. For - [Golden Fun](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/golden-fun/) - Playing is a natural and enjoyable way for children to keep active, stay well and be happy. Freely chosen play helps children and young people’s healthy development. To have good physical and mental health and to learn life skills, they need various unstructured play opportunities from birth until they’re teenagers. In Year 1, the children - [The Intense Art of Handwriting in Year 1](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/the-intense-art-of-handwriting-in-year-1/) - Our modern form of cursive handwriting is usually credited to 15th-century Italian Niccolo Niccoli. His unique script evolved over time into what we now call italics. However, forms of cursive writing had been in use long before. Some date back to the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. So important is this skill to master that - [Arctic Adventures](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/arctic-adventures/) - As part of our theme ‘Special Times and Places’, the Reception class has been learning about the polar regions, with a focus on penguins and their home in the Antarctic. Each week, their knowledge of these special birds and the harsh conditions of Antarctica has been deepened and a new rich vocabulary consolidated with the - [Confidence](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/confidence/) - The first year of formal schooling is a big step for young children, where they really begin to build their own personalities and self-confidence. At Brabyns, we pride ourselves on providing a caring and nurturing environment in which the children in the Reception class can flourish. Our buddy system is one example of how the - [Phonics](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/phonics/) - Our Phase One Phonics sessions have been a huge success. So far the lessons have involved the children engaging in activities including instrumental, environmental and percussion sounds. These are helping to develop the children’s listening and speaking skills further, in addition to enlarging their vocabulary. This in turn will help lay the foundation for the - [Nursery - Christmas is Coming!](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/15/nursery-christmas-is-coming/) - Last week a real elf named Effie visited Brabyns Nursery. The children had a fabulous time learning all about Santa’s workshop and what it entails to be a special elf; they even helped save Christmas by finding Father Christmas’ missing sleigh keys. Phew! It was really lovely to have so many Nursery parents join us - [ISA Swimming Success](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/02/isa-swimming-success/) - On Saturday 5 November, Brabyns Preparatory School competed at the Independent Schools Association North Area Schools Swimming Gala in Macclesfield. Our Junior Team performed admirably, displaying determination and true Brabyns spirit throughout the event, with Thea in Year 4 achieving individual success. She swam an impressive front crawl securing qualification for the U10 relay team - [Thea represents Brabyns and ISA North at Independent Schools Association National Swimming Event](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/05/thea-represents-brabyns-and-isa-north-at-independent-schools-association-national-swimming-event/) - We are incredibly proud of Thea in Year 4 who represented @BrabynsPrep and @ISAschoolsnorth at the national @isaschools swimming gala at the @AquaticsCentre this weekend! #BPSAchieve - [Nathan designs a tasty Christmas Treat](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/12/05/nathan-designs-a-tasty-christmas-treat/) - Nathan in Year 6 is celebrating winning a competition run by a local bakery & restaurant to design a Christmas treat. Libby's Bread and Wine in Marple Bridge asked children at all of the primary schools in Marple to create a festive cake design. The winning design went on sale this weekend with £1 from - [Thomas makes the headlines with karting success](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/29/thomas-makes-the-headlines-with-karting-success/) - 'Read all about it’ Thomas in Year 4 at Brabyns has made headline news in the latest edition of The Marple Review after a superb victory in the @totalkartingzero 2022 Northern Championship! Brabyns is so proud of Thomas for this amazing achievement. He showed true resilience, skill & determination, along with overcoming an accident and facing stiff - [Brabyns Nursery Celebrate 'World Nursery Rhyme Week' - 14-18 November 2022](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/15/brabyns-nursery-celebrate-world-nursery-rhyme-week-14-18-november-2022/) - Brabyns Nursery are taking part in ‘World Nursery Rhyme Week’, from 14 - 18 November 2022. The initiative, which was launched in 2013, promotes the importance of nursery rhymes in early childhood development and education, with a particular focus on how nursery rhymes boost early language and literacy skills. Here are a few reasons why - [Annabel Celebrates National 'Parentzone' Competition Success](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/24/annabel-celebrates-national-parentzone-competition-success/) - Congratulations to Annabel in Year 2 who is celebrating national success in a competition held by ‘Parent Zone’ called ‘Find your Balance’. Earlier this year, ‘Parent Zone’ challenged children and young people across the United Kingdom to explain in words or pictures what they would like the internet of the future to be like. Annabel’s - [11.11.22](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/12/11-11-22/) - This week we have been marking Remembrance day and the Armistice throughout school. Every member of the Brabyns family decorated a poppy for our school display and the children have been learning about the meaning behind this symbol. Year 1 and 2 visited the fantastic wall of remembrance in Marple Memorial Park decorated by the - [Brabyns Nursery & The importance of Early Years Education](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/10/brabyns-nursery-the-importance-of-early-years-education/) - The first three years of a child's life are one of rapid development and growth, with a child’s brain creating complex neural pathways at an unprecedented speed. By the time the child is six, the brain has already developed to 90% of its adult size, as children continue to absorb a staggering amount of information - [Year 6 Senior School Preparation](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/11/01/year-6-senior-school-preparation/) - At Brabyns we support all of our children to make the transition to senior school, embedding our Learning Values throughout the school. The children of Year 6 are currently developing their resilience, independence and responsibility as many of them prepare for the rigours of selective, competitive entrance examinations next term. The transition period is a - [Brabyns Success at Bellevue National Poetry Day Competition 2022](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/10/28/brabyns-success-at-bellevue-national-poetry-day-competition-2022/) - Brabyns Success at Bellevue National Poetry Day Competition 2022 Brabyns Preparatory School is part of Bellevue Education - an international organisation founded seventeen years ago with a vision to educate to the highest standards, and an absolute commitment to a ‘whole’ education that encourages a curiosity and love of learning. To celebrate National Poetry Day - [Forest School Activities](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/10/19/forest-school-activities/) - Over the first half term, children from Nursery to Year 6 have enjoyed forest school activities as part of Brabyns' extensive and varied curriculum. These lessons allow us to take advantage of our beautiful surroundings - both in school and the wider local area - where the children are encouraged to learn through visual stimuli, - [Brabyns Cross Country](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2022/09/23/2277/) - Brabyns Preparatory School’s team of junior athletes are already enjoying success as they participate in another exciting Cross Country Season. Over the course of the Autumn & Spring terms, the children will compete in the Stockport Schools Cross Country League at Stockport Harriers’ Woodbank Park Athletics Stadium. Last year Brabyns clocked up some impressive results - [News Post Title here](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/2023/01/16/news-post-title-here/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec nec porta ## Pages - [Brabyns Prep School & Nursery](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/) - Nursery & Independent school in Marple, Stockport for children aged 2 to 11. Warm family atmosphere. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by ISI. - [Brabyns Nursery](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/nursery/) - Brabyns Nursery in Marple, Stockport for Ages 2 - 4 Years. Open year-round from 7:30am - 6:00pm. Rated “Outstanding” by ISI. - [Juniors (Years 3 - 6)](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/prep/juniors-years-3-6/) - Welcome to the Juniors at Brabyns. The Juniors (Key Stage 2) is made up of 4 classes: Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. - [Reception Curriculum](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/reception/reception-curriculum/) - In our Reception class, our highly experienced staff build upon the fabulous foundations built within Nursery. - [Reception](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/reception/) - Reception allows children to have time to play, explore and be challenged in a nurturing and stimulating environment. - [Infants (Years 1 - 2)](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/prep/infants-years-1-2/) - Welcome to Infants at Brabyns The Infants (Key Stage 1) at Brabyns is made up of two classes: Years 1 and 2. - [Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/nursery/little-stars-toddler-group/) - Our popular Little Stars Baby & Toddler Group is run by qualified staff, offering an engaging and friendly environment for children from babies to 4 years. - [Alumni](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/alumni/) - Brabyns Preparatory School is proud of the achievements of each and every pupil, past and present. - [Head's Welcome](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/heads-welcome/) - A welcoming message from the Head of our school, Mrs Carrasco. - [About us](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/) - All about Brabyns Preparatory School - a co-educational independent day school and nursery based in the small town of Marple. - [Policies](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/policies/) - Our policies and procedures are in place to protect students and staff. - [Work for us](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/work-for-us/) - At Brabyns, we recognise that the people who work for us are fundamental in enabling us to provide an exceptional learning experience for every child we teach. - [Extra-Curricular](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/outside-the-classroom/extra-curricular/) - Extra-curricular activities allow our students to explore more than what is in the classroom. There are many ways to develop a child's skills beyond academics. - [School Uniform](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/school-uniform/) - At Brabyns all of our all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. The School's uniform policy is based on the notion that school uniform: promotes a sense of pride in the school; engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school; is - [Visit Us](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/contact-us/visit-us/) - Take a look at our school and it's excellent facilities . Learn more here. - [Open Events](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/open-events/) - Our list of open events and days where parents can take a look around our school and meet the staff who will be happy to answer your questions. - [Fee Structure](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/fee-structure/) - Fees and structure for students for parents to be aware of before applying to our school. - [Food & Menus](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/food-menus/) - Our Catering Team is headed up by Mrs Bailey, who has worked at Brabyns for over 10 years. - [Staff](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/staff/) - Staff lists can be found here, where you can get acquainted with our talented teachers and support teams. - [Admissions](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/) - We believe that Brabyns Prep School is a great place to learn, and we would love your child to join us. - [Holiday Provision](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/outside-the-classroom/holiday-camps/) - Brabyns’ Holiday provision enables us to provide holiday care, offering action-packed, fun-filled days for children aged 2 to 11 during the School holidays. - [Wraparound Care](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/wraparound-care/) - Our wraparound care is managed in-house by school staff, offering our pupils and families close links and familiarity to their environment. - [Parents' Society](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/parents-society/) - Our Parents' Society organises various events during the school year for both the children and parents. - [Inspection Reports](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/inspection-reports/) - Our latest inspection reports and the results can be found here, which are carried out by the ISI. - [Aims & Vision](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/aims-vision/) - Our aims and ethos ensures all children at Brabyns are able to flourish and grow into talented individuals. - [Term Dates](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/term-dates/) - Our latest term dates for the upcoming school year. - [Development Plan](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/about-us/development-plan/) - Details of our upcoming development plan at our school and how it will help future students in their academic years. - [Parent Login](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/parents-login/) - Login page for parents. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/terms-conditions/) - A copy of our Terms & Conditions may be found here. For further information, please contact the School Office. - [Pupil Voice](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/pupil-voice/) - Pupil voice is very important to our community here at Brabyns. - [Prep](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/prep/) - Brabyns Prep is a positive, warm and supportive community in which our pupils work hard and thrive in our friendly and caring environment. - [Taster Days](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/taster-days/) - Taster days are a good way of helping children learn about the experiences of our school and how a regular day is delivered. - [Preparation for Senior School](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/prep/preparation-for-senior-school/) - Staff at Brabyns have a wealth of experience in supporting and guiding families to choose the right senior school. - [Contact Us](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact us today to see more information about our school, how to apply, and arranging open days. - [Facilities Hire](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/facilities-hire/) - Rent our versatile facilities for your events! At Brabyns Preparatory School and Nursery, we are dedicated to fostering a strong bond with our local community. Our school offers a range of flexible rental options to suit your needs. School Hall Prices start from: £20.00 per hour Features: Full access to adjacent bathroom facilities Perfect For: - [Trips & Residentials](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/outside-the-classroom/trips/) - Each and every trip is carefully selected and planned to bring learning to life and to open the children’s minds to the world. - [School Life](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/) - To give you a sense of life at Brabyns Preparatory School, explore what is on offer for children every day. - [Prospectus](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/admissions/prospectus/) - Brabyns Digital Prospectus To request a hard copy prospectus pack, please complete the form below. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - To protect your privacy we provide this notice explaining our online information practices. - [Cookies](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/cookies/) - Cookie Policy - [School Video Tour](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-video-tour/) - Take a look at our school through a different lens, with our video tour. - [School Calendar](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/news-events/school-calendar/) - Take a look at the school calendar and see what's coming up around our school. - [Thank You](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/thank-you/) - Thank You for Your Submission! We are thrilled to inform you that your form submission has been successfully received by Brabyns Preparatory School. Thank you for taking the time to share your information with us. Your input is invaluable in helping us provide the best educational experience possible. Our team will now review your submission and process - [Letters Home](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/parents-login/letters-home/) - Letters will be sent home to parents across the year to keep everyone informed. - [Brabyns Weekly News](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/parents-login/brabyns-weekly-bulletin/) - Weekly bulletin information can be found here, for parents to access at any time through our portal. - [Child Absence](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/parents-login/child-absence/) - Parents must notify school as soon as possible if their child is absent for any reason. - [Outside The Classroom](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/school-life/outside-the-classroom/) - We firmly believe that extending teaching beyond the classroom enriches your child's education, making it more interesting and meaningful. - [Prep Curriculum](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/prep/prep-curriculum/) - Our prep school curriculum encompasses many areas that allow children to be challenged and to ensure they have the skills needed to progress. - [Brabyns Friday Bulletin](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/friday-note/) - Every Friday during term time we send the Brabyns Bulletin out to all of our parents. - [Sampler Page](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/sampler-page/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adiapiscing elit. Donec ut sapien tempus massa auctor aliquam. Suspendisse dapibus scelerisque nisi ac vestibulum. Suspendisse vulputate diam consectetur, aliquam turpis in, vulputate lectus non faucibus dui euismod in. Nullam vitae nisl lorem. Phasellus lacus ante, rutrum ac pretium sed, convallis et sapien. ans Praesent volutpat tempor nulla, et - [Latest News](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/news-events/latest-news/) - The latest news from our Preparatory school, staff and its students. - [Specialist Teaching](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/nursery/specialist-teaching/) - Specialist teachers are on hand to support children with their learning needs. You can learn more about this here. - [Nursery Studies](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/nursery/nursery-studies/) - Studies at our nursery allow children to explore their personal development skills and ways of helping to prepare students for Prep school. - [Nursery Curriculum](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/nursery/nursery-curriculum/) - The curriculum in the Nursery portion of our school instils children to be prepared for future life development. - [Inspection Report](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/inspection-report/) - Inspection reports and further information on how our school has performed across the years. - [Newsletters](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/newsletters/) - Newsletters are sent to parents of students, but they can also be found on our website for future reference. - [Sample Page](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/sample-page/) - This is an example page. It's different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I'm a bike messenger ## Staff - [Miss Holly Myers](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-holly-myers/) - [Miss Becky Carlisle](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-becky-carlisle/) - [Miss Becky Carlisle](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-becky-carlisle/) - [Miss Annabel Cox](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-cox/) - [Mrs Alison McNeeney](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-mcneeney/) - [Mrs Cheryl Edwards](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-edwards/) - [Miss Melissa Wright](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-wright/) - [Miss Clare Lawford](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-lawford/) - [Mrs Helen Mitchell](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-helen-mitchell/) - [Mrs Caron Morris](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-morris/) - [Mr Matthew Walker](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mr-walker/) - [Ms Elaine Wong](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/ms-elaine-wong/) - [Mrs Cath Carrasco](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-cath-carrasco/) - [Mr Daniel Fletcher](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mr-daniel-fletcher/) - [Miss Seema Aslim](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-seema-aslim/) - [Miss Sian Hobson](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-sian-hobson/) - [Mrs Hannah Austin](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-hannah-austin/) - [Mr Paul Higginbotham](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mr-paul-higginbotham/) - [Mrs Maxine Hill](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-maxine-hill/) - [Mrs Samantha Thirsk](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-samantha-thirsk/) - [Mrs Helena Monds](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/mrs-helena-monds/) - [Miss Rachel Pickford](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-rachel-pickford/) - [Miss Janine Sharp](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-janine-sharp/) - [Mrs Sarah Rawlinson](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/miss-norcliffe/) - [Mrs Debbie Myers](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/staff-member-3/) - [Mrs Sarah Carlisle](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/staff/staff-member-1/) ## Categories - [Uncategorised](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/uncategorised/) - [Sport](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/sport/) - [Years 1 & 2](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/years-1-2/) - [Reception](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/reception/) - News stories featuring Brabyns’ Reception Class - [Nursery](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/nursery/) - News stories relating to Brabyns Nursery - [Year 3](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/year-3/) - [Year 4](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/year-4/) - [Year 5](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/year-5/) - [Year 6](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/year-6/) - [Performing Arts](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/performing-arts/) - Stories about Brabyns’ specialist Performing Arts provision - [School Life](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/school-life/) - Stories about life at Brabyns Prep School - [Science](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/science/) - [Community](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/community/) - [Trips & Residentials](https://www.brabynsprepschool.co.uk/category/trips-residentials/)