Childhood should be nurtured and cherished, and I truly believe Packwood to be one of the most wonderful places for our girls and boys to grow. The beauty and ruggedness of the Shropshire countryside and our world class facilities certainly provide the right environment, but it is the focus on relationships, the community and our sense of purpose that underpins life at Packwood.

A strong set of values and attributes guide everything we do. The ‘Packwood Way’ provides a foundation for our children to develop their individual sense of worth and pride whilst understanding the role kindness, empathy and courage plays in society. These values permeate through our sector-leading approach to robust learning and teaching, an exceptional co-curricular programme and a focus on character education and outdoor learning.

Children will leave Packwood to progress to a range of senior schools, including Shrewsbury, our partner school. We consistently achieve success in scholarships, but most importantly our girls and boys leave us with a developed sense of who they are and what they can achieve.

Prep Schools also play a crucial role in preparing children for life. It is our mission to instill a passion for life-long learning in all our children, whilst giving them the change to explore and experience a feast of opportunities. As an integral part of the Shrewsbury family of schools, we have a network of global schools that our children can collaborate with. A sense of global belonging is an important part of the children’s journey here.

Most important to us, however, is the happiness of each child. Happy children succeed, and I place the relationships between staff, children and parents at the forefront of my ethos for education. I couldn’t be prouder to lead a team who care deeply about children and have a commitment to find each individual child’s strengths and develop their self-esteem.