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SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
child is an A or B grade.”
di昀昀erences. Look for evidence of diverse
perspectives in the curriculum and a
Homework policy and workload are also
welcoming and inclusive school culture.
important to consider. Make sure both are
Framlingham o昀昀ers an inclusive ethos
manageable and age-appropriate for your
where teachers ensure that pupils with
child.
learning needs are able to access every
aspect of school life as fully as possible.
FURTHER EDUCATION
There are Heads of Academic Support at
AND CAREER READINESS
both the Senior School and Prep School,
to ensure children are assisted in their
Consider how well the school prepares
development wherever possible.
students for higher education or their future
careers. Look at the school’s university
Lucy Manning says: “We cater to individual
acceptance rates and past performance.
needs on a child-by-child basis, making
sure that each child has as much access
Framlingham has a Careers Programme to
to everything possible on the curriculum,
help support and inspire pupils at all stages.
and that, whatever their need, it’s never
The process begins in Year 9 PSHE, where
detrimental to their opportunities in school.”
pupils re昀氀ect on their skills and attributes,
think about their employability, and begin to
research routes into work.
EXAMINATIONS, ASSESSMENT,
AND GRADING
FINAL THOUGHTS
It’s important to understand how a school
assesses progress and how grades are
Whenever possible, visit the school in
determined. Is there good parent-teacher
person to observe classrooms, meet
communication and does the school
teachers, and get a sense of the overall
provide progress reports?
environment. Don’t hesitate to ask questions
during the admission process to ensure that
Lucy Manning says: “We focus on two
the school meets your child’s unique needs
things. Firstly, attitude to learning, which
and your expectations.
we feel is more important than attainment.
Whether they’re showing the right
Ultimately, the right school for your child
behaviours, whether they are respectful,
should align with your family’s values, your
whether they listen, whether they are
child’s speci昀椀c learning needs and their
committing themselves to doing their prep
individual needs. Careful consideration of
correctly, and how they’re working with
the curriculum and other factors can help
other people in the classroom. Secondly,
you choose a school where your child will
with their attainment grades, we really
thrive.
focus on progress, rather than whether a
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