{"id":1545,"date":"2017-07-30T10:25:22","date_gmt":"2017-07-30T09:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lancing.web2-molokini.temporarywebsiteaddress.com\/prep-hove\/welcome\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T08:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T08:47:56","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/welcome\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Header&#8221; module_class=&#8221;lc-hero-header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/LPH_website_Images_Banner-2.png&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; 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link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/admissions\/&#8221; global_module=&#8221;71608&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Share buttons&#8221; module_class=&#8221;share-this-page&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p>Share this page<\/p>\n            <div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_default_style\">\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_x\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_linkedin\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_whatsapp\"><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <script defer src=\"https:\/\/static.addtoany.com\/menu\/page.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; module_class=&#8221;has-sidebar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Title&#8221; module_class=&#8221;lc-page-title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"page-title\"><span class=\"field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden\">Welcome<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Subtitle&#8221; module_class=&#8221;subtitle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">At Lancing Prep Hove, we want every child to feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. Our broad curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and help pupils discover the subjects and activities that truly inspire them. While academic progress is important, we also believe that education is about far more than results alone.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<div id=\"attachment_72533\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72533\" class=\"wp-image-72533 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/LPH_website_Images300x480.png\" alt=\"Kirsty Keep\" width=\"300\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/LPH_website_Images300x480.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/02\/LPH_website_Images300x480-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-72533\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Kirsty Keep <\/strong><br \/>Head Mistress<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Every child has strengths waiting to be uncovered, and we place real value on giving pupils the chance to shine in many different areas. Art, Drama, Music and Sport sit alongside the core curriculum because they play a vital role in shaping well\u2011rounded, confident young people who enjoy learning and are proud of their achievements.<\/p>\n<p>As Head, I feel immensely proud of the warmth and spirit within our community. Every day, I see children who are eager to learn, who support one another and who approach school life with positivity and curiosity. It is a privilege to watch them grow into confident, thoughtful young people.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, a website can only offer a glimpse of life at Lancing Prep Hove. I would be delighted to welcome you into school, to show you what makes this such a happy, purposeful and nurturing environment. I look forward to meeting you and your children and sharing more of what makes our school so special.<\/p>\n<p>You may read more about our ethos <a title=\"Lancing Prep Hove Aims and Ethos\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about-lancing-prep-hove\/\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"6db5288a-413e-4239-88cf-63731ea14a0e\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><ul class=\"section-pages\"><li class=\"page_item page-item-1545\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/welcome\/\">Welcome<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1661\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/why-lancing-prep-hove\/\">Why Lancing Prep Hove?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1664\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/staff\/\">Staff<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1665\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/governing-body\/\">Governing body<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1646\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/reports-and-inspections\/\">Reports and Inspections<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1567\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/school-policies\/\">School Policies<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1570\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/vacancies\/\">Careers at Lancing Prep Hove<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1667\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/history\/\">History<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancingcollege.co.uk\/prep-hove\/about\/\" class=\"back\" title=\"About\">Back to About<\/a><p>Share this page<\/p>\n            <div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_default_style\">\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_x\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_linkedin\"><\/a>\n                <a class=\"a2a_button_whatsapp\"><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <script defer src=\"https:\/\/static.addtoany.com\/menu\/page.js\"><\/script>WelcomeAt Lancing Prep Hove, we want every child to feel known, supported and encouraged to achieve their very best. 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