insideKENT Magazine Issue 24 - March 2014 | Page 43

EDUCATION

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Russell House
CHOOSING THE BEST SCHOOL FOR
YOUR CHILD
What should you be looking for when selecting
the best school for your child? Craig McCarthy,
Headmaster at Russell House, reveals the
elements which contribute to a successful
primary education.

“To me, the secret for a successful primary
education is that children need to feel safe and
happy, free from the fear of making mistakes
and confident in the knowledge that they can
always do better next time,” he says.
“Each boy and girl has different strengths and
weaknesses that need to be identified and
supported. They should be encouraged to think
for themselves and learn to challenge accepted
wisdom.
“Not only should the school provide the best
quality teaching and learning, but also foster a
partnership with parents, enabling children to
transfer to secondary school full of confidence
and with the best possible foundation.”

Russell House offers just such an education –
high standards, a safe, happy and welcoming
environment and myriad opportunities to engage
in extra-curricular activities.
The school, which is celebrating its 75th
anniversary, achieved the highest praise possible
for its Early Years classes following an inspection
last year. It was rated ‘outstanding’ across all
areas.
“Russell House combines real breadth of
opportunity while maintaining a tradition of
academic excellence,” he explains. “It’s an
appealing combination that allows us to ensure
that children have the chance to develop their
strengths across many fields, according to
their gifts.”

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It is no surprise therefore that Russell House is
fast becoming the ‘must-see school for every
parent in the Sevenoaks area.
Russell House in Otford is a co-educational
independent school for children aged 2-11 years.
Parents are invited to enjoy a personal tour of
the school. Please call Melanie Roper on 01959
522352 to arrange an appointment.

Russell House School
Station Road
Otford
Sevenoaks, Kent
TN14 5QU
www.russellhouseschool.co.uk