CONTENTS.IntroductionStrategic AimsValuesEthosThe School Council (Governors) and Senior Management TeamKey Prep School dates 2026-2027Chapter 1New Pupils 2026-2027Getting ready for first day at HRO PrepWhere to go on their first day (EYFS)Where to go on their first day (KS1/KS2)Quick guide to year groupsChapter 2CommunicationHow we stay in touchEmergency contacts and arrangementsUseful contact detailsClassListDay to day communicationChapter 3Important InformationThe school dayEarly drop-off and after school careFood and refreshmentsSchool uniform and equipmentThe school siteTravel to schoolActivitiesRange of extra activitesPhotography and videoHouse structureHead Pupils and House CaptainsPupils' school councilECO councilSchool feesSchool policiesChapter 4Academic InformationEarly Years Foundation StageKey Stage 1Key Stage 2Forest SchoolCurriculum overviewSpecialist teaching in the Prep SchoolPupil progress and reportsStretch and challengeDigital LiteracyHomework and AssessmentTrips, visits and residentialsLearning enrichmentEnglish as an Additional Language (EAL)The school libraryChapter 5Pastoral CareStructureChaplaincyMedical mattersAbsencesWellbeingBehaviourDisciplineAnti-bullyingChapter 6Transition to SeniorNext StepsChapter 7Extra-Curricular ActivitiesArt and design technologyDanceDramaMusicSport and Sports DaysChapter 8Headington CommunityCharitiesFoundation DayForm RepresentativesThe Headington AssociationHeadington ConnectChapter 9