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“The only way to educate young children properly is within a homely atmosphere, so I am going to start my own school here and now”

Molly Papirnik, Founder, 1951

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Welcome to The Jack and Jill Family of Schools – a group of three independent schools providing education since 1951. The Family of Schools is now one of the few remaining family owned-and-run educational establishments in the UK.

Our family consists of three schools;

Jack & Jill Nursery & Reception School, Twickenham

Nightingale House Pre-Preparatory School, Hampton

Clarence House Preparatory School, Hampton Hill

All three schools focus on nurturing the unique potential in every child.

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History

The Jack and Jill family of schools has a unique history. Almost 70 years ago, the School’s founder, Molly Papirnik, announced to her astonished husband, “the only way to educate young children properly is within a homely atmosphere so I am going to start my own school here and now”.

With one boy and one girl, Jack and Jill School started in the dining room of her home, offering traditional education in the home from home environment that she felt to be of paramount importance.

Today, the Papirnik family continues its commitment to the Jack and Jill family of schools with her granddaughter as its present Principal and members of the next generation actively involved in its day to day operation, ready for its next generation.

Vision

All three schools focus on nurturing the unique potential in every child .

We achieve this ambitious goal in four ways:

We appoint outstanding teachers.
We teach knowledge-rich curricula.
We prioritise reading; and,
We treat your child like a member of the family.

From the day your child is entrusted to our schools’ care, his or her needs are paramount. The Family of Schools puts children first.

As a result, all three schools achieve outstanding academic results. In fact, we can say our boys and girls know more and remember more than pupils in comparable schools.

S.T.E.M.

The future belongs to the technically adept.
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Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Developing positive attitudes to bodies, minds, exercise and competition.
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Philosophy for Children

Never be afraid to think outside the box.
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Ethos

‘Nurturing Unique Potential’

The Family of Schools operate within a ‘home from home’ environment inspired by our founder, Molly Papirnik.

When you are in one of our schools, it really does feel like you’re part of a family.

We do this by having, small classes, kind teachers and close relationships with parents

This ensures that a child’s unique interests and potential can be identified, nurtured and developed in a safe, supportive environment. We want every child who leaves our school to have found their passion for learning and to enjoy rigour and challenge within all areas of the curriculum.

Our ethos underpins every aspect of life at the Family of Schools.