insideKENT Magazine Issue 36 - March 2015 | Page 129

EDUCATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH SIS says Breaside is “Outstanding” Outstanding inspection report for Breaside Preparatory School, Bromley Breaside Preparatory School in Bromley, Kent, has been judged to provide “an outstanding quality of education”, following a recent inspection. Breaside was awarded ‘Outstanding' across all areas last October by the School Inspection Service (SIS) – an amazing achievement for the school, which was also awarded the same status by Ofsted in 2011. In the report from the SIS, the curriculum and quality of teaching at Breaside was found to be “outstanding”. Other key elements of the findings were: • The development of the pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural awareness is outstanding. Pupils live up to the school’s high expectations and their behaviour is excellent • The arrangements to safeguard and promote pupils’ welfare, health and safety are excellent. Safeguarding is at the heart of the school. • The Early Years’ provision is outstanding. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development and in their readiness for moving to the next age group or Key Stage 129 Executive Principal, Mrs Karen Nicholson, said: “I am delighted that the inspectors found Breaside to be outstanding, and we are committed to providing an outstanding education and learning environment for our pupils. SIS has also recognised what a dedicated team of staff we have at Breaside, who successfully promote the school’s vision to provide excellence in education. If children are happy, they are learning.” Breaside Preparatory School prepares pupils from 2 1/2 to 11 years for both grammar and independent senior schools in a caring and nurturing environment. For more information or a personal tour of the school and Kindergarten, call 020 8460 0916 or email [email protected]. Visit www.breaside.co.uk to download the full report.