At St John’s, digital learning is a purposeful, research‑led part of our educational vision. Families looking for an innovative and nurturing prep school in Cambridge will find a digital programme that enhances learning while protecting children’s wellbeing. Every development is grounded in evidence, shaped by expert teaching practice and designed to help children flourish in a rapidly changing world.
Innovation with intention
Our digital strategy is built on careful evaluation and thoughtful implementation. Each new tool is trialled through a structured process that measures its impact on learning. Teachers receive specialist training so that technology enriches lessons rather than distracting from them. We introduce digital tools only when they clearly deepen understanding, strengthen collaboration or expand creative possibilities for our pupils.
A collaborative and creative learning culture
Digital platforms such as Google Classroom and Padlet have transformed the way children work together. Pupils share ideas, comment on one another’s work and contribute resources for class research and discussion. Technology has increased the lively, purposeful dialogue that fills our classrooms. Children question, debate and refine their thinking, developing communication skills that will serve them throughout their education.
Choice that strengthens progress
Children at St John’s enjoy a wide range of options in how they research, discuss and present their learning. This freedom is strongly linked to higher motivation and attainment. Younger pupils use Natural Reader to access complex texts. Others create multimedia stories that combine text, images and audio. Older pupils turn poems into comic‑strip interpretations that deepen their understanding of inference. Language learners build vocabulary through interactive tasks that they often design themselves. Technology removes barriers and opens doors, allowing every child to express their understanding in the way that suits them best.
Growing independence and ownership
Digital tools help children take responsibility for their learning. They explore information at their own pace, evaluate online sources and use feedback from teachers and peers to refine their work. Comparisons with previous paper‑based work show richer content, more adventurous vocabulary and a greater willingness to redraft. These are the hallmarks of confident, curious and independent learners.
A vibrant classroom environment
Visitors to St John’s often remark on the energy of our digital classrooms. They find a warm and lively atmosphere filled with conversation and collaboration. Pupils work in varied ways on shared tasks. Teachers move between groups as guides and co‑explorers. Technology supports creativity and human connection rather than replacing it.
Digital safety and responsible AI
Digital safety is woven into everyday learning at St John’s. Children are taught how to protect personal information, evaluate online content and navigate the internet with confidence and care. They also learn how artificial intelligence works and how to use it responsibly and ethically. These skills ensure that pupils grow up as thoughtful, informed and safe digital citizens.
