2-13 YEARS

Eaton House Schools

Throughout my career, I have been wholly committed to ensuring that children get the very best educational experiences possible. I want them to love coming to school and to love learning. It is the most enormous privilege to be able make a positive impact on them as they lay foundations, develop values and form meaningful friendships that will set them up for the next stage in their lives. That drive, to give children at Eaton House Schools the most wonderful prep school years, will guide and motivate my decisions.

Reflecting on my career and philosophy, I am always looking for ways in which children can glimpse what the wider world can offer them. It is so important that the children hear from people who have ‘made a difference’ so that the early seeds of ‘I can make a difference’ begin to take root. I have enjoyed forming excellent, positive relationships with neighbouring primary schools whether by inviting the children to some events, allowing them to use facilities for their sports days or for older pupils to spend time with the children, reading, doing sports or helping with maths, as part of their leadership programme.

In my previous role as Head of Newton Prep, I hosted, in liaison with a local state primary school Head, a conference: ‘Empowering Women in Educational Leadership.’ Women from both sectors joined us to explore the theme of leadership. Nicky Morgan, then Secretary State for Education attended, as did Dame Doreen Lawrence and Shami Chakrabarti. Another example of meaningful collaboration with the state sector was when the Dalai Lama and Bishop Rowan Williams came to Newton Prep as part of the ‘Inspiring Dialogue’ conference. Children from a range of schools came to share what they believed they wanted their world to look like.

I am ambitious for the children at Eaton House Schools. I want them to ‘think big’ and take away some fantastic experiences from their prep school days. I strongly support the performing arts and what this can bring into children’s lives. I believe we need to be proud of the breadth and depth of the experiences our children can enjoy at school.

Outside school, I have recently been appointed a Governor at Brighton College. The theatre, reading and music give me great pleasure and I recently embarked on learning to play the piano – a joyful experience and an excellent reminder of what it feels like to be a ‘learner’.

Alison Fleming

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Eaton House Schools

Eaton House Schools share a common promise – the promise of an outstanding education for your child based on a 125 year heritage of academic excellence and founded on a caring culture of wellbeing that allows children to blossom both academically and emotionally on a non-selective entry at 4+.

Pupils in both Belgravia and Clapham receive a range of scholarships and attend many prestigious schools, including Westminster, St Paul’s School, Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS), Charterhouse, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and Eton.

We have an unashamedly aspirational culture –whether in academics, music, sport, drama or any other endeavour – where there is a place for every single child to shine. All Eaton House Schools’ children are immersed in a rich world of creativity, extra-curricular clubs, trips and value-added extras that are designed to support their learning and to help them to achieve their full potential.

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