Welcome to Chapter House - Where Curiosity is at the Heart of Learning
For our youngest pupils, the Queen Ethelburga’s journey begins in Chapter House, a small school with a family atmosphere for children aged 3 months to 10 years.
Safely nestled within the school estate, Chapter House provides a home from home for children to be “Explorers” as they begin their learning journey through imaginative play and inspiring lessons, cared for by an expert team.
Friendship, curiosity and questions are at the heart of every day. Pupils make their first discoveries of Africa, Castles, Polar Regions, and the Tudors through lessons designed to spark creative thinking and bring literacy, numeracy, science, and humanities to life.
From the magic and wonder of our Early Years classrooms with their colourful displays, natural materials, and areas for imaginative play, to the woodland setting of our Forest School; no two days are the same. And as our pupils explore the world around them, growing their skills and their confidence, they build their love of learning, engaged and supported every step of the way.
“In Chapter House, pupils lay down secure foundations for their later learning, and make good progress, particularly in numeracy and literacy.”
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate ISI Inspection report, October 2023
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of Chapter House to begin to experience life at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.
Enrichment
For our Chapter House students, discoveries are not limited to the classroom.
Playtimes and evenings are a time for fun, whether spending time with friends or learning new skills through enrichment activities like first aid, mindfulness, sign & sing, and newspaper club - there is something for everyone!
For our more able and intrepid Explorers, we offer extra stretch and challenge in accelerated clubs for English, Mathematics and Science.
We are fortunate to have a wealth of activities and opportunities on our doorstep and every year children enjoy visits to Harlow Carr, York Chocolate Story, Leeds Playhouse and a residential trip to High Adventure.
Exceptional Pastoral Care and Support
Chapter House provides the safety and security to ensure every child can thrive.
Class teachers get to know each child in their care, tailoring their teaching to support and benefit every individual’s learning style.
A dedicated Pastoral Team are always on hand to offer extra support. Based in the Queen Ethelburga’s Pastoral Centre, they offer a friendly place for a chat and a hot chocolate with a member of staff, a relaxing board game, or simply some quiet time.
With You At Every Step
Parent-teacher communication is the key to every pupil’s wellbeing.
In Early Years, you are kept up-to-date daily with Tapestry, an online journal of your child’s development. There is regular communication home through your child’s planner, along with advice and support with reading at home. In Key Stage One and Two teachers update parents every half-term through written reports and meetings.
We look forward to parents joining us throughout the year for Stay and Play sessions, ‘Book Look’ Coffee Afternoons and a host of concerts, class assemblies, garden parties and charity events.
Forest School
A happy childhood begins in the great outdoors.
At Chapter House the Forest School is the perfect playground for children to spend their afternoon searching for minibeasts, climbing trees, hiding from The Gruffalo and making dens.
