Reading and writing are fundamental skills that are crucial for children’s success in school and beyond. What do we do to accelerate a child’s development and give them the best start? The answer to that question is early years phonics. What is early years phonics? Early years phonics is a method of teaching children how…
Holmwood House is delighted to have received the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in every category for the academic achievement and personal development of its pupils, in a report after a recent inspection by Independent Schools Inspectorate. Inspectors found that “the school very successfully fulfils its aim for pupils to reach their true potential and…
Many of us may be familiar with the term preparatory school, but what exactly is a prep school and how do children benefit? What is a Prep School Traditionally, Preparatory or ‘Prep’ Schools are independent schools that educate children from the age of 8-13. At Holmwood House we educate children from age 6 months to…
Admission to Essex grammar schools relies on the pupil’s performance in the CSSE 11+ exam. In this article, you will learn about the CSSE 11+ exam and how we prepare students to enter grammar schools in Essex. Most Essex and Southend grammar school admissions are managed by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE),…
I am delighted that Pollen will be overseeing the catering and hospitality at Holmwood House. Healthy food and good nutrition are the heart of what we do at Pollen. Freshly cooked and served by our trained teams of Chefs, using seasonal ingredients that are sourced locally, which ensures your children enjoy a nourishing lunch every…
On Tuesday we took two maths teams to compete in the Littlegarth Maths Challenge. It was a fierce field comprising 16 other local prep schools, which was nearly double the number of entrants since it was last run in 2019. Our Year 5 team comprised Hannah, Huck, Oscar A and Oscar B and our Year…
“People Who Help Us” is Reception’s theme for the summer term where they will be learning about who helps us within the school community, as well as the wider local community. To start to spark their learning they will be having some very exciting visits from parents and visitors from the local community to talk…
Years 4 and 5 put on a sparkling performance of Ali Baba and the Bongo Bandits this week. They invited us to slip on our sandals for some sandy silliness and take a thrilling carpet ride with Ali Baba and his crazy camel on an amazing Arabian adventure! A huge amount of dedication and work…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Ed Bond to the headship of Holmwood House School from September 2021. On the cusp of the school’s 100th anniversary, Mr Bond will succeed Mr Alexander Mitchell, who has served as headmaster of Holmwood House for 12 years, becoming only the sixth headteacher in the school’s…
