Miraculous things happen at Marlborough House School when the pupils take the lead, says Head of Pre-Prep, Rebecca Reid
Inspiring children to become lifelong learners at school is essential if they are to navigate a busy world of change and challenge. To the children in Pre-Prep at Marlborough House, the world of work is a place where astronauts, unicorn breeders and alien catchers all co-exist, and a long way from the realities of job hunting and gruelling interview processes.
Yet, we know that career paths have become less linear, and as job titles and job descriptions evolve, there is increasing demand from employers for so-called ?soft skills?, such as resilience, flexibility, critical thinking and pragmatism, as well as impressive exam results. But children shouldn?t have to wait for an archetypal careers fair in Senior School, or their first job interview to discover this. Encouraging little ones to think for themselves, to problem solve, adapt to change and work collaboratively is part of preparation for life, and it should start from the moment that children cross the Nursery threshold.
Above, the learning spaces at Marlborough House both inspire and support the pupils
Above, the learning spaces at Marlborough House both inspire and support the pupils

Our ?Children in Charge? initiative is an interactive, child-lead learning experience that encourages little ones to set their own learning agendas; choosing what they want to learn and how they want to learn it.
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