Howitt House is an independent nursery and primary school. It is housed in a handsome old manor in a delightful rural setting, but within very easy driving time of Burton-on-Trent, Derby and Lichfield. The school has spacious grounds, with gardens, fields and woods as well as a hard playground. The Headmaster and several of the staff live on the premises.
Children of 3 years start in the nursery on just 2 or 3 mornings a week, and their hours are increased gradually by agreement with the parents. Classes do not exceed fifteen children, so individual attention can be given. Great success has been achieved in preparing children for entry to Public Schools, but excellent relations are also maintained with State Schools, so a choice is offered.
Howitt House aims at traditional standards of both schoolwork and behaviour, and emphasises 'the three R's' for all pupils. However the school is not frightened by modern innovations, and these are incorporated when proved worthwhile. Our 'Mary Blair Room' contains a television and video, together with two computers and an overhead projector. Traditional discipline is maintained but in a friendly, modern manner.
Sport is by no means neglected - in winter the games are netball and football, in summer rounders and cricket. Also a junior inter-schools athletics contest is hosted each year. A variety of after-school activities is offered. These include swimming, short tennis, indoor cricket, junior hikes and the dry ski-slope. Within the School there are a Craft Club and a Board Games Club.
The School maintains its own minibus for all 'away' events.
The resident Headmaster is happy to answer telephone enquiries at evenings and week-ends.
Fees may be paid by instalments under a standing-order.
