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A student and teacher at St Peter’s Prep reading together
Guides & Tips for Parents
The Importance of Bedtime Stories for Kids

Reading bedtime stories together is a cherished part of the nighttime routine for parents and children. These moments are precious, and not just because of

A student at St Peter’s Prep studying
Guides & Tips for Parents
How Can I Help My Child With Revision?

Tests and exams can cause a lot of nerves for both children and adults. As parents, we want to know we’re doing everything we can

Head's blog
Autumn term 2024, week 8

As we approach our Remembrance Service on Monday, our school community takes a moment to pause, reflect, and honour the sacrifices made by servicemen and

St Peter’s Prep School students conducting experiments during a STEM class
Guides & Tips for Parents
The Importance of Creativity in Education

There are a lot of things that go into a child’s development at school. While academia is hugely important, many people underestimate the power that

Head's blog
Autumn term 2024, week 7

I can’t quite believe how much has gone on this half-term already, particularly considering all the rain.  A highlight for me this week was the

A teacher at St Peter’s Prep talking with students
Guides & Tips for Parents
The Importance of Family Traditions

Often, family life can be a hive of activity, with parents and children running from one task to the next. Traditions and scheduled activities that

Head's blog
Autumn term 2024, week 5

I am writing this whilst looking over the Exe estuary on a glorious October day, watching lots of very happy children playing after lunch; a

Head's blog
Autumn term 2024, week 4

It has been a rather wet week onsite, but I must say it was rather cheering to see so many parents on the touch line

Happy students in a forest at St Peter’s Prep
News from St Peter's
What is Pastoral Care in Schools?

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard the term ‘pastoral care’ being used in various aspects around pupil wellbeing. Here at our private school in

St Peter’s pupils with their Head
Guides & Tips for Parents
What Happens on a St Peter’s Prep Open Day?

Our school open days are the perfect way to experience what education as a St Peter’s Prep pupil is like, while exploring our beautiful school