Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered

Ralph Dalton discusses the importance of creating a supportive and nurturing environment in schools for children's emotional and social development. He emphasises the need for understanding child behaviour as a reflection of unmet emotional needs and the significance of fostering psychological safety. The discussion also covers practical strategies for managing emotions in children and the role of...

In this conversation Simon and Ralph discuss the concept of achieving success without anxiety, particularly in the context of education. They explore the role of stress in learning, the importance of creating a supportive environment, and the process-oriented approach to education. Ralph emphasises the significance of resilience, preparation for future challenges, and the role of parents in modell...

Simon speaks with Ralph Dalton, Headteacher of Snaresbrook Prep, about the recent partnership with Forest School. They discuss the automatic right of entry for Snaresbrook pupils at 11+, the reduction of stress for parents, and how the unique identity of Snaresbrook will be maintained within a larger educational framework. Ralph emphasises the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum and the...

#035 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with pupils, staff and others in the community to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and anther member of staff. But today, in this episode, we have two members of staff with us. Mrs B is Upper Foundation Stage Teacher and Mrs Mathison, Rosie, is Lower F...

#033 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with pupils, staff and others in the community to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking what’s new in the new term after the summer break. It’s the start of a new term, the start of a new series, we’ll be looking at...

#031 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking about how your child progresses through school, what assessments are carried out, what the internal conversations between staff about all the c...

#030 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking about the school journey, how children progress and develop through the school years, whether it’s right that children should stay in school un...

#029 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and today, in this episode, we’re talking all about life at a Prep school. What’s it really like? How is it different to a state primary school? Is it all about boaters and bow ties? Sp...

#028 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and usually we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. In this episode we’re talking about school, in particular some of the topics that prospective parents want to disc...

#027 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. In this episode we’re talking about internet safety with Steph Barber the Computing Specialist at Snaresbrook Pre...

#026 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. In this episode we speak to the Head from King Alfred School, Robert Lobatto, about the bigger picture of educati...

#025 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. Today we hear from Rebecca Bradley who's joining Snaresbrook Prep School in September. Together we hear all...

#024 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. Today we hear from Kaleigh Jones who's the incoming teacher for the children in Year 2. We find out more abo...

#023- Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today we hear from Steve Mathison and Elizabeth Simmons the original found...

#022 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today we hear from Katie Griffiths and Rebecca Martindale on the importan...

#021 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to discuss all about the h...

#020 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to be talking about life a...

#019 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation but this episode’s a little different... Today Ralph Dalton’s the guest, and he’s going to answer some of my quest...

#018 - Welcome to Snaresbrook Prep Uncovered, the podcast where we talk with staff, pupils and parents to understand more about life at the school. Each episode I’m joined by Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school and together we speak to a guest so it’s a bit of a 3-way conversation. Today's episode we celebrate World Book Day by talking to some of the pupils. So come with us now as Simon a...

#017 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Susan Lowndes from INSPIRE Maths. Susan will talk all about why the INSPIRE Maths programme is so valuable and what impact it has on teaching and learning in schools. As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school. So step inside and listen in on this conversation. Snar...

#016 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Grant Twist, Year 6 Form teacher but also Years 5 and 6 English Teacher. Grant will give us a classroom tour, talk SPAG and discuss why he loves teaching so much. As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Simon, and Ralph Dalton, Headteacher at the school. So step inside and listen in on this conversation. Snaresbr...

#013 - In this very special Christmas episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Simon Jones, the podcast host himself.  Simon’s the guest this time around which means we’ll get to hear all about podcasting, how he got started and how he handled the transition from employee to running his very own podcasting business. So join us now as we have a conversation with Simon Jones. Snaresbrook...

#012 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Ray Lee, founder of 'Football for Fun' at Snaresbrook Prep. Ray's going to talk us through his own experience of playing football as a child, how that all led to him creating 'Football for Fun', the passionate approach he has for football and how this resonates with Snaresbrook Prep. As always, this is a th...

#011 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Lorin D'Costa, Professional Chess Coach and International Chess Master who also runs the chess club at Snaresbrook Prep. Lorin will be explaining why chess is so important in school life, he outlines the competitions available for young chess enthusiasts, and he talks about how he encourages girls to play chess with an initiat...

#010 - In this episode of the Snaresbrook Prep podcast we speak to Year 6 to find out how it feels to be at the end of their time at school. They reminisce while talking about The Tempest, one of their latest productions, the things they'll miss about the school and also what advice they might give to younger pupils in the school. As always, this is a three-way conversation with the host, Sim...