The School Day - Chandlings Independent Prep School - Oxford

We structure our school day to provide a balanced, engaging, and supportive environment for children at every stage of their educational journey.

From our youngest nursery children to our oldest prep students, we ensure that each day is filled with opportunities for learning, growth, and fun.

Nursery: Nurturing Early Learners

Our Nursery welcomes children from 8am, providing a gentle start to the day. For those attending morning sessions only, collection is between 12:15pm and 12:30pm. The afternoon session begins at 12:30pm, and all children can be collected from 3:40pm.

 

We understand that some families need extended hours, so we offer After School Care in the Nursery Rooms until 5pm at no extra cost. After 5pm, children join the main After School Care in the Inner Hall, which runs until 6pm for a small additional fee.

Pre-Prep: Building Foundations

Pre-Prep pupils can join our Early Birds club from 8am, easing into the school day. All pupils should arrive between 8:15am and 8:30am for registration in their form rooms, with lessons beginning promptly at 8:30am.

 

The school day ends at 3:55pm, but the learning doesn’t stop there. We offer a wide array of co-curricular clubs and activities from 4pm to 5pm, allowing children to explore their interests and develop new skills.

Prep: Nurturing Independence

Prep pupils are welcome from 8am at our Early Birds provision. All pupils should arrive between 8:15am and 8:30am for registration, with lessons starting at 8:30am.

 

Afternoon lessons conclude at 4pm, followed by our extensive co-curricular program until 5pm. For those needing a quiet space to complete homework, we offer a supervised Homework Club from 4pm to 5pm at no extra cost.

 

As with our younger pupils, there’s an option to extend the day until 6pm through our After School Care Club for a small additional fee.

We’ve designed our school day to support your child’s learning, growth, and enjoyment. From early morning sessions to after-school activities, we provide a structured yet flexible environment that nurtures each child’s potential and supports busy family schedules.