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Westbourne Primary School is An Outstanding Academy School: a friendly, caring, family community striving for excellence - committed to the achievement and sharing in the success of each individual. All children at the school follow the National Curriculum, which means that they spend a good deal of time on the Core Subjects: English, Mathematics, and Science, with a daily Literacy and Numeracy lesson. There is still plenty of time for the other Foundation Subjects History, Geography, Computing, Music, Art, Design & Technology, Physical Education, Modern Foreign Languages, R.E., and P.S.H.C.E. As part of their learning program, children follow a variety of creative, cross-curricular topics and themes over the school year. The topics are diverse and are drawn from the appropriate programs of study and level descriptors of the National Curriculum. A variety of teaching approaches are used by teachers throughout the year, selected to be the most appropriate to the task at hand. This means that children are sometimes taught as a class, sometimes as a group, or sometimes on an individual basis. This sensible approach ensures that every child will receive a broad and balanced education based on his or her needs. Westbourne recognizes that the best place for learning may not always be in a conventional classroom environment. The outdoors is seen as another, much larger classroom, with an abundance of natural resources and many opportunities for hands-on, 'real-life learning. We always consider how and where learning would best take place, and plan for frequent, continuous progressive outdoor learning experiences. A definite strength of the school is a large number of free extra-curricular clubs and activities run at lunchtime and after school. Throughout the year children are taken on visits that support their learning in school. Children in Year 4 have the opportunity to go on a 3-day visit to Sayers Croft children in Year 5 can go on a weekend visit to Kingswood, and children in Year 6 can go on a week-long residential visit to the Isle of Wight. These visits play a vital part in developing children's learning and no child is ever excluded from a school visit on the grounds of cost. Every class has the opportunity to experience a day out in London, in addition to at least another school outing during the year. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment that prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. The school aims to help children develop lively, enquiring minds and a love of learning, together with a sense of self-respect and respect for others. View full school

Westbourne House is a school for both day and boarding pupils. We discover and shape the magic of each child and ensure they make the most of the world of opportunities available to them. Young lives. That’s what we focus on, and that’s what inspires us. At Westbourne House, we see education as a path, not a destination, and enabling children to succeed today is but the initial step to a successful life – and a better world. It’s a perspective that makes us constantly reassess, refine, and evolve how we operate. Since 1907, we’ve been learning from each child. And as our experiences, pedagogical expertise, and sensibilities have continued to build so has our ability to discover and shape the character, personality, dreams, potential – in fact, magic - of each child. In our community-based and relationship-driven environment and expansive natural surroundings, our students can safely develop at an age-appropriate pace. Our exceptional academic approach, freedom of intellectual and physical expression, and stimulating diverse atmosphere are built on a foundation of respect, kindness, and perseverance. They’ll participate enthusiastically and they’ll experience the true meaning of inclusion, but their individuality will always be respected, catered to, and nurtured by our staff’s unparalleled level of support and responsiveness. When curiosity is cultivated and then satisfied, and initiative is rewarded, exceptional individual and collective results are achieved. We ensure the children’s academic readiness for senior school and we open the doors to valuable scholarships, but more importantly, we open their minds and give them the reasoning tools and the forward drive they’ll need to make confident, ambitious, and brave decisions on their way to their chosen future. We make this noble purpose, rooted in a sense of personal responsibility, our guiding light - one that drives us in everything we do and to which we are relentlessly committed. We don’t want children to grow up too fast. Thanks to our idyllic setting, children here spend their lunch and break times being active, running down to the woods to build dens, or organizing their games, such as Family It. Boarders also love having adventures on our grounds and having the freedom to use the facilities out of hours. Colin Sharman, Headmaster from 1961- 89, who still lives on-site, called Westbourne House ‘a little oasis of learning’ and it continues to have this special atmosphere today. We place great importance on the way pupils treat and encourage one other and this creates a deeply-felt sense of family. Pastorally, this is a small and friendly school where all staff gets to know the children well. The school itself and its extensive grounds also seem to play their part in creating a relaxed and friendly culture. Our priority is to attract and motivate first-rate teachers. Thanks to a combination of excellent on-site staff accommodation and a wide variety of opportunities, our classes are led by highly qualified and passionate staff. From Year 5, children are taught by specialist teachers, who are trained to secondary school level and are experts in their field. We have a holistic view of what makes an amazing, all-round education and the teachers inspire a love of learning, freeing children's imaginations and building intellectual confidence, as well as devoting time to creating dynamic programs and activities to encourage children to be kind, respectful, empathetic, resilient, active and ambitious. We want children to feel understood and appreciated for who they are. We look to teach them in a way that sparks their interest and feeds their hunger for knowledge. We want them to feel confident to share their ideas and to take the initiative. We achieve this by nurturing each child's uniqueness and recognizing and celebrating their progress and contributions, whether they be mathematical reasoning, kindness, humility, musical talent, or determination. You couldn’t find a more welcoming introduction to boarding: modern, family-style houses, supportive houseparents, and a vibrant boarding community. Our boarding traditions are thriving and our boarders benefit from forging close relationships with peers and staff, learning to be more independent, and having fun with friends. The school has an outstanding reputation for all-around excellence, and well over 100 scholarships in the last five years in a variety of disciplines would bear testament to that. We offer superb preparation for children going to senior schools, including Bedales, Benenden, Brighton, Bryanston, Canford, Charterhouse, Cranleigh, Eton, Harrow, Hurstpierpoint, Lancing, Marlborough, Portsmouth Grammar School, Portsmouth High School, Radley, Wellington, and Winchester, which are popular destinations for leavers. However, the overriding ethos of the school is to be inclusive wherever possible, such that each child has the opportunity to make the most of all that is available to them – after all, if this rich variety is not experienced at this age, when will it be? View full school

West Wimbledon Primary School aims to be an e-confident school: one that is equipped to prepare children for the changing world around them by firmly embedding information and communication technologies into the curriculum and into our ways of working. Our current vision for West Wimbledon Primary School is to provide a caring, inclusive and holistic learning environment that sits at the heart of its community and provides a high level of challenge, stimulation, and support. We are committed to enabling each child to maximize her/his potential for both academic and personal successes – which we characterize in our motto: Learning and Growing. All children can start Reception in the September following their 4th birthday. Applications can be made during the period 1 September to 15 January before the child is due to start. If your child already attends a Merton School Nursery you will be provided with information by them at the correct time. If your child does not attend a Merton School Nursery, please visit the Merton Admission team’s website the September after your child’s 3rd birthday to make an online application. There are separate admissions processes for our Nursery, our Reception classes, Years 1-6 and for Treetops, our Base for children with Autism. Applications to our Base are only available through Merton’s Special Educational Needs Admissions Team. The focus of our combined efforts this year must remain the same: to secure continuous improvement, and to ensure that every child achieves the very best of which s/he is capable and to do so hopefully in an external climate not quite so fraught with the changes, uncertainty and political intervention we have seen over the last few years. We start this year, fully staffed with permanent colleagues, with a hugely supportive and skilled Governing Body and a budget that should allow us to support our drive for high-quality education. Two years ago, we did some preliminary work on revisiting the School’s vision but this was shelved, with the previous administration’s sudden “All schools to become academies” notion. Thankfully, with that now behind us, I would like us to resume that work with staff, Governors, parents, and children. With the involvement of all stakeholders – children, parents, staff, governors, and our community – we strive to be a school of which to be proud a school that nurtures valuable and responsible global citizens of the future. The School intends to revisit this vision during this academic year, to ensure that it captures the essence of the kind of School we are, and the School we intend to be. At West Wimbledon Primary School we strive to ensure that children are prepared for, and actively contribute to, life in modern Britain. This work pervades our PSHE and Citizenship curriculum, as well as all aspects of School life and we refer to these as the West Wimbledon Values. The Governors of West Wimbledon Primary School act as a ‘critical friend’ to the School. The Governing Body comprises people from all walks of life who bring a diverse range of skills, expertise, and experience which allows it to lead and support the School in making the correct choices about its development: but also holds it to account for its performance. The Governing Body is a crucial part of the school community and works closely with the Headteacher and the leadership team, particularly about setting the strategic priorities for the School. It scrutinizes the School’s financial management, the safeguarding of the children, our relationships with our neighbors, and the maintenance of our buildings and grounds, as well as overseeing what is taught, how it is taught, and, most importantly, what children achieve. It is an integral part of the School: and who we are. We recognize that safeguarding against radicalization is no different from safeguarding against any other vulnerability. At West Wimbledon Primary School all staff is expected to uphold and promote our core values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. Our practice on Internet safety, another key component in our commitment to safeguarding the children in our care. As a School, West Wimbledon Primary School is committed to ensuring that children are as safe as possible when using the Internet. To that end, we have been actively involved in the Safer Internet campaigns of 2016 and 2017, running a poster competition in 2017 for the children, as well as assemblies and activities for each class. The School Council at West Wimbledon Primary School enables the children to have a say in the running of their school. This pupil voice provides the children with a greater sense of belonging, helps them to become more confident when putting forward ideas, and develops a greater understanding of the need to work cooperatively for the good of others. Our School Council comprises children from Years 1 to 6. Each member of our School Council is elected by their class. Therefore, they represent the views of their class at the meeting and feedback to their class on the discussion points that were addressed at each meeting. Once a term the School Council attends the School’s Senior Leadership Team meeting, to make suggestions and raise concerns. Years 5 and 6 representatives also attend part of the School’s Full Governing Body meetings. As is the case with most schools in Merton, West Wimbledon Primary School undertakes an annual cycle of review of performance, before developing – with Governors – its strategic plans for the future year. Last year’s (2016-17) self-evaluation document provided a detailed assessment of what the School had so far achieved, and what it might do even better and, from it, the School Development Plan for 2017-8 was drawn up. The priorities were developed following a Governors’ Strategic Planning afternoon in September, after which it was adopted by the Full Governing Body. The progress of each action is monitored closely at each Full Governing Body meeting this academic year. The School undertook a review of its existing policy to meet the new requirements for SEND in line with the new SEND Code of Practice effective from 1 September 2014. However, To provide an improved, compliant policy we are committed to reviewing and revisiting that that policy with families, children, and young people. West Wimbledon Primary School is committed to ensuring that every child makes the greatest amounts of progress and achieves everything of which s/he is capable. To that end, we focus on the needs of more able children, just as we provide additional support for those children who require that to access fully the curriculum and the level of work we demand of them. View full school

Welcome to West Twyford Primary School where we seek to develop happy, inquisitive, and resilient life-long learners who strive for excellence in all they do learners They are respectful, polite, and kind, and who take pride in belonging to our school and the wider community. We aim to provide the very best education within an aspiring and harmonious environment. We do this through providing top-quality teaching and learning opportunities, with highly skilled and dedicated staff, through a broad and vibrant curriculum and an exciting program of extra-curricular enrichment activities. We are very well resourced and have a beautiful new school building, specifically designed to facilitate our learning. We have very high expectations for every child and we work in partnership with our parents, outside agencies, and the wider community, to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, is happy and fulfilled. Our vision is to develop happy, inquisitive, and resilient life-long learners who strive for excellence in all they do: learners who are respectful, polite and kind, and who take pride in belonging to our school and the wider community. Mission Statement: We aspire to excellence in all we do and we have high academic expectations for all our children. We continually strive to innovate, evaluate and reflect to ensure that we provide the best teaching, learning, resources, and opportunities for our community. We expect and celebrate endeavor and achievement. We encourage children to be confident, resilient, reflective, and independent learners. We provide access to a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, which incorporates the National Curriculum and enables each child to achieve her/his level of personal and academic excellence irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. We provide opportunities that enable children to develop high standards of self-discipline, self-esteem, moral values, listening, and social skills which allow children to become independent learners. Teamwork is at the heart of all we do. We respect everyone and treat people the way we would like to be treated. We are a community school. We welcome, encourage, and embrace parental and community involvement. We acknowledge the importance of strong home-school links. We are a happy, well-organized school that achieves together. We take pride in our school and ourselves. Our Curriculum Letters introduce you to the topics that your child will be taught during the term. They detail what is being planned for your child’s lessons, the skills, knowledge, and concepts that are being developed and the learning objectives taught. View full school

Welcome to West Twyford Primary School where we seek to develop happy, inquisitive, and resilient life-long learners who strive for excellence in all they do learners They are respectful, polite, and kind, and who take pride in belonging to our school and the wider community. We aim to provide the very best education within an aspiring and harmonious environment. We do this through providing top-quality teaching and learning opportunities, with highly skilled and dedicated staff, through a broad and vibrant curriculum and an exciting program of extra-curricular enrichment activities. We are very well resourced and have a beautiful new school building, specifically designed to facilitate our learning. We have very high expectations for every child and we work in partnership with our parents, outside agencies, and the wider community, to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, is happy and fulfilled. Our vision is to develop happy, inquisitive, and resilient life-long learners who strive for excellence in all they do: learners who are respectful, polite and kind, and who take pride in belonging to our school and the wider community. Mission Statement: We aspire to excellence in all we do and we have high academic expectations for all our children. We continually strive to innovate, evaluate and reflect to ensure that we provide the best teaching, learning, resources, and opportunities for our community. We expect and celebrate endeavor and achievement. We encourage children to be confident, resilient, reflective, and independent learners. We provide access to a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum, which incorporates the National Curriculum and enables each child to achieve her/his level of personal and academic excellence irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. We provide opportunities that enable children to develop high standards of self-discipline, self-esteem, moral values, listening, and social skills which allow children to become independent learners. Teamwork is at the heart of all we do. We respect everyone and treat people the way we would like to be treated. We are a community school. We welcome, encourage, and embrace parental and community involvement. We acknowledge the importance of strong home-school links. We are a happy, well-organized school that achieves together. We take pride in our school and ourselves. Our Curriculum Letters introduce you to the topics that your child will be taught during the term. They detail what is being planned for your child’s lessons, the skills, knowledge, and concepts that are being developed and the learning objectives taught. View full school

“Whether you have enrolled your child as a prospective pupil or are considering West Park for your Child's Primary education you are welcome to read our prospectus, an overview of our school, our aims, our values, and our achievements. Every child and family is valued at West Park and we encourage families to play an active role in supporting their child’s education, raising their self-esteem as they grow and learn. Communication is key to a successful home school relationship and a confident child. As such we operate an open door policy. At West Park, we believe in developing the whole child. We endeavor to provide our children with the necessary skills to embrace life and make a valid contribution to it. We hope that as the children of this school grow physically and mentally that they will also grow socially and spiritually and gain respect for themselves and each other and indeed for the whole of this exciting world. We will develop in our pupils the sense that school is an important part of their lives where confidence is developed and success experienced and shared. We seek to create a happy, lively, and stimulating learning environment that is exciting today, as well as a preparation for the future. We will develop in our pupils an awareness of caring for the environment and global citizenship. We support mutual trust, honesty, and respect with our partners in our school. We have the highest possible expectations of all pupils based on the quality of teaching and learning we deliver. We seek to promote growth and wisdom. Aims: To help and encourage each child to realize and develop his/her full potential by providing a broad-based curriculum To promote enthusiasm for learning in a happy and stimulating environment To develop each child physically, emotionally, socially, and morally To develop respect for religious values plus an awareness and tolerance of other religions and beliefs To provide every child with the opportunity to develop a full range of communication, ICT, number, and thinking skills and have the ability to apply them To encourage each child to develop an enquiring mind about the world in which they live, so they can begin to understand the role they can play in its development To develop children’s imagination and creativity by offering a wide range of experiences To develop positive relationships between home, school, and the community View full school

West Lodge was founded in 1940 and is now an educational trust. The main building is a Victorian house, well adapted to use as a school, whilst still retaining its homely atmosphere. Facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, science room, art studio, music rooms, computer suite, library, SEN room, French classroom, and Crèche. West Lodge is a co-educational school. West Lodge is a small independent school with a strong family ethos that encourages each child to develop as an individual and to grow into a caring and confident person who is enthusiastic to learn. We aim to provide a secure and intellectually challenging environment, based on a broad and balanced curriculum, which will enable each child to feel safe and to regard themselves as valued and successful, thereby developing and maintaining high self-esteem. Our children are well motivated and have very high expectations of their achievements. West Lodge is a co-educational preparatory school for 3 - 11-year-olds, providing a caring, secure, and intellectually challenging environment in which our pupils feel valued and can learn successfully. At West Lodge, music forms an integral part of the curriculum. It serves to instill confidence from a young age due to the opportunities to sing and perform in groups or as soloists. West Lodge has a skilled staff of visiting instrumental teachers which means that children have the opportunity to learn an array of instruments. All Pupils from Nursery right through to Year 6 use a wide range of hardware and software. They learn to understand the important concepts of computing and can make connections within the subject because they have highly developed transferable knowledge, skills, and understanding. Our Aims and Ethos: To create a secure and intellectually challenging environment based on a broad and balanced curriculum, which will enable each child to feel safe and to reach their full potential. To encourage each child to regard themselves as valued and successful, thereby developing and maintaining high self-esteem. To develop links with the home so that parents and school can work in partnership for the benefit of the child. To foster each child’s moral and religious awareness to nurture cooperation, tolerance, empathy, and respect for themselves and others. To encourage independence so that each child can take responsibility for their learning. To display and promote good behavior at all times so that each child can accept responsibility for their actions. To structure a wide range of learning experiences that offer equal opportunities for each child to experience success. View full school

At West Lodge, we have developed a strong learning culture and all members of the community are continually striving to become the very best we can be. Our school is an exciting place to work and learn. We provide a lively, creative curriculum that challenges, inspires, and motivates our pupils and enables them to participate in a range of high-quality learning opportunities. “There’s a brilliant child locked inside every student,” Marva Collins. This quote embodies our commitment to an ethos of inclusion and high expectations for all. It is a place where children become happy and positive young citizens. Learning to develop a strong sense of self and feel proud of who they are, where they come from, and who they want to be. Recently, the school has been undergoing a small expansion. A new wing has been built – Kaleidoscope – which will eventually provide 18 places for pupils on the autistic spectrum, allowing children with autism to experience specialist teaching and facilities within a mainstream setting. We are now at full capacity in Kaleidoscope with 18 places filled. We hope that you enjoy exploring this website and finding out more about our school. You are always welcome to arrange a visit and the pupils would be delighted to show you what makes West Lodge such an exceptional and rewarding school experience. We are passionately committed to individual achievement, personal growth, and the pursuit of excellence for every child. I hope you enjoy perusing our website - if you would like paper copies of any documents which are on the website please contact the school. At West Lodge, each child finds the spark within them. The light continues to grow to ignite the spark in others creating ripples throughout the world. It all starts with understanding and acceptance. Our West Lodge Core Values were created after input from the West Lodge School Council all staff groups and governors. This ‘Diamond 9’ forms the core values that embody the ethos of West Lodge. Every member of the School Community will have a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. We will develop a school that is at the center of the local community, utilizing all the opportunities which it has to offer and supporting stakeholders We will work with parents and carers in partnership to support and enrich learning both at school and home. At West Lodge, we have developed a strong learning culture and all members of the community are continually striving to become the very best we can be. Our school is an exciting place to work and learn. We provide a lively, creative curriculum that challenges, inspires, and motivates our pupils and enables them to participate in a range of high-quality learning opportunities. Benefits of working at West Lodge Primary School include: Access to the Teacher's Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme On-site parking and excellent transport links Commitment to professional development A supportive community of highly motivated staff Supportive parents Onsite classes such as yoga to promote health and well being Social activities such as theatre trips View full school

Everything we do at West Lea is focused on providing ‘Learning for Life’ for pupils aged 4-19 with special educational needs. Our ethos is centered on innovation, independence, and inclusion. Placing great importance on personalized learning, our curriculum is built around literacy, communication, numeracy, ICT, independence, health, creativity, and confidence. We aim to equip each pupil with a ‘suitcase’ of skills to help them progress on to further education and into the world of work. Aspiring to serve our local community, we use our vast knowledge and expertise within special educational needs to help mainstream schools in the vicinity to offer interim respite to those who need it and a school place for the few who cannot cope within a mainstream setting. With caring teachers and support staff, we offer a safe, secure learning environment and meet the daily pastoral and academic needs of all our pupils. With classes based on three campuses, each providing a distinct pathway to learning and development, we provide outstanding levels of encouragement and support. Life for pupils at West Lea is a journey towards independence, this is only possible if there is a true synergy between our ethos and a parent's aspirations for their child. If this is for you, then come to West Lea, and let's take this challenging step together. Believing that to truly flourish children must feel valued, we focus on what each child can achieve and celebrate their successes. Recognizing that every one of our pupils has quite specific requirements, we also place great importance on personalized learning. By bringing learning to life through trips, clubs, work experience, and other extra-curricular activities, we encourage independence and develop the interests that help prepare each child to take their place in society. Our vision is to seek an enriched understanding of the needs of our children, so that the response is targeted and effective, delivering the best possible outcomes. Through this deepened knowledge, and via the skills and expertise of the staff at the school, including the thoughts and wishes of our children and their parents. We aim to work beyond standard ‘developmental’ and ‘teaching’ models with a broad/widened definition of these key concepts that take full account of our children’s needs, capabilities, and aspirations for the future. The reality is that full independence and making an economic contribution is not something that some of our children can achieve. However, our vision aims and ethos look to celebrate the achievements of each child, within the context of his/her abilities and potential. We acknowledge the interdependence between outcomes, which means that our focus is on paying attention to ‘fundamental’ outcomes, such as maximizing communication abilities, which opens doors to opportunities to socialize and be active. An understanding of these ‘interrelationships’ allows the school to take a ‘holistic approach to the development and education of each child. To meet the desired outcomes for our children, we acknowledge the importance of developing communication skills for each child and fostering the ability in our staff to have the knowledge and skills to be able to ‘listen’ and understand. We will work to ensure that each child has a ‘voice’ and the ability to communicate, which will open the doors to further opportunities, such as socializing, being active, and more independent, which will, in turn, promote the child’s feeling of security and self-esteem. Furthermore, the school aims to be an ‘advocate’ for the children and parents, helping to amplify the child’s voice, within the school, local community, and beyond. Having a job and the ability to earn money in adulthood is important to our children. The school aims to ‘shine a light on the opportunities for our children to enter the world of work, supporting and providing access where possible. Our aim is that each child has the opportunity to be ‘meaningfully occupied’ post-school and able to make an economic contribution to society. We also acknowledge that this outcome may not be achieved for all our children, however, that does not necessarily represent a poor outcome for those children, instead, all achievements are seen and celebrated within the context of each child’s abilities and potential. View full school

West House, which was founded as a day and boarding preparatory school for boys in 1895, is a charitable trust run by a Board of Governors. Today, it is a preparatory day school for boys between the ages of 4 and 11, with the co-educational West House Nursery caring for children from twelve months. The school is situated in Edgbaston, one mile from Birmingham city center, and has occupied the same five-acre site since its foundation. It enjoys excellent sporting facilities both on and off-site. These include a nature reserve, a sports hall, three cricket nets, an all-weather surface, and a grass pitch on campus. We believe that education goes well beyond the academic curriculum. In addition to preparing pupils for selective secondary schools, we concentrate on developing the life skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing adult world. With well over one hundred years of experience, we aim to combine the best of our traditions with an education that will prepare pupils for the challenges that lie ahead. Choosing the right school for your son or daughter is one of the most important decisions you will make and I believe that Birmingham offers the very highest standards of independent education anywhere in the country. What makes West House unique is the atmosphere, so often commented upon, that pervades the school. The school is situated in Edgbaston, one mile from Birmingham city center, and has occupied the same five-acre site since its foundation. It enjoys excellent sporting facilities both on and off-site. These include a nature reserve, a multi-functional hall for sports and performing arts, three cricket nets, an all-weather surface, and a grass pitch on campus. Additionally, the Richmond Hill playing fields incorporate two full-size football pitches and a cricket square within a mile of the main school campus. Currently, there are approximately 280 pupils including 120 in the Early Years Foundation Stage. From Reception onwards the average class size numbers between 14 and 17 pupils supported by 15 full-time and 5 part-time staff. Specialist subject teaching is a feature from Year 75 onwards. West House School prides itself on having a reputation for outstanding academic success along with a fine provision of extra-curricular activities. There is an emphasis on team sports in which the school has a strong tradition of success across the Midlands. Pupils are also encouraged to explore their musical and performing talents to the fullest extent. The Director of Music is supported by specialist peripatetic instrumental teachers. During the academic year, the school choir performs at Birmingham Cathedral, Symphony Hall, and various choral festivals throughout the region. Drama is taught as a discreet subject from Year 3 onwards, with a highlight of Year 6 being a grand production during the Spring Term. West House School is committed to the development of the curriculum, particularly through the promotion of learning opportunities through the use of ICT. A computer suite, housed in the purpose-built Centenary Building, is complemented by the use of Apple iPads in the classroom. The school has adopted the Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning Strategy and places a great emphasis on developing individuals equipped with the skills and attributes necessary to thrive in the middle part of the twenty-first century. The school is structured in departments and the curriculum is built around the requirements of the Early Years Statutory Framework and the principles of the Independent Curriculum. However, a carefully planned timetable allows greater time to be dedicated to core curriculum subjects whilst allowing pupils the opportunity to benefit from the input of specialist subject teachers and the development of their verbal and non-verbal skills. Significant emphasis is placed on the pastoral guidance of pupils in their preparation for adult life, with everyone actively contributing to the Code of Conduct. At West House School, pupils benefit from small class sizes and high-quality differentiated teaching by well-qualified and experienced teachers. Pupils are encouraged to perform to the best of their abilities at all times. Formal monitoring of pupil progress takes place from Pre-School through to Year 6 and individual progress is tracked to ensure pupils are performing at the expected level. Where pupils fall short of such expectations, support is provided by the class teacher in the first instance. It may be that boys are identified as finding specific aspects of learning difficult, underachieving, or, in the case of gifted and talented pupils, in need of an extended challenge. Further support may be necessary through the involvement of teaching assistants or by referral to the Learning Support Department. View full school

The values that underpin the ethos of West Hill Primary school give every child the opportunity to learn, achieve and succeed. Our focus is to provide a stimulating, nurturing, and safe environment where the children can reach their full potential. At the heart of West Hill’s practice, policy and ethos are the UNICEF Rights- Respecting school award. Our rights-respecting school not only teaches about children’s rights but also models rights and respect in all its relationships. We are a school with a strong community feel, staff and children use the language associated with a Rights Respecting school. Positive relationships with parents and carers are key to children’s success and we work hard to ensure that all families feel welcome and supported. We enjoy strong relationships with the wider community. West Hill Primary was officially designated as a two-form entry from September 2012. The school is situated in the center of Wandsworth, London. The school is well resourced and a vibrant learning environment. At West Hill, we offer every child the opportunity to reach their full potential. We provide a stimulating, supportive environment where children thrive. Our vision statement for every child is: ‘Ready to learn, inspired to succeed, prepared for life’. At West Hill, we teach values along with the Unicef Convention on the Rights of a child. For our school to be accredited as rights-respecting we demonstrated that we have reached evidence for all four of the following standards: Standard A: Rights-respecting values underpin leadership and management The best interests of the child are a top priority in all actions. Leaders are committed to placing the values and principles of the CRC at the heart of all policies and practices. Standard B: The whole school community learns about the CRC The Convention is made known to children and adults. Young people and adults use this shared understanding to work for global justice and sustainable living. Standard ? The school has a rights-respecting ethos Young people and adults collaborate to develop and maintain a rights-respecting school community, based on the CRC, in all areas and all aspects of school life. Standard ? Children are empowered to become active citizens and learners Every child has the right to say what they think in all matters affecting them and to have their views taken seriously. Young people develop the confidence, through their experience of an inclusive rights-respecting school community, to play an active role in their learning and to speak and act for the rights of all to be respected locally and globally. British values are included in the whole school values. The children learn about them in a variety of ways included: Democracy: Enabling Enterprise ‘A Day in Politics’ School Council – pupils democratically elect the representatives for each class, Trips to Parliament, Visits from local magistrates talking to young people about the Magistrates’ Courts and the Criminal Justice System, Developing a ‘Class and School Charter’ Pupils questionnaires, Children are consulted about the anti-bullying and behavior policies. The Rule of Law: Each class has a class charter that states the Rights and Responsibilities of all children in the class – related to behavior and learning. Children gain an understanding of the importance of Laws through everyday discussions in the classroom and assemblies. They are taught about the notion of ‘fair play in PE, playtimes, and their lessons. Topics on ‘People who help us ensure the children are aware of the role of the police in society. Year 5 have a day learning about ‘citizenship’ with other schools in the locality. Children learn about The Importance of Laws, whether they be those that govern the class, the school, the country, that they are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days, as well as when dealing with behavior hospitals are taught the value and reasons behind laws, that they govern and protect us, the responsibilities that this involves and the consequences when laws are broken. This is reinforced by visits from local magistrates talking to young people about the Magistrates’ Courts and the Criminal Justice System Individual Liberty: Children are made aware of their rights and the rights of all children through the CRC. This is taught through assemblies and underpins all that we do. To have individual liberty, you need to have equal opportunity. This is provided through curriculum activities and Enabling Enterprise. They have the opportunity to take part in all activities regardless of e.g medical needs, disabilities, cultural or religious beliefs. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through of provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and learn how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of challenge, of how they record, or participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices. Mutual Respect: Part of our school ethos and behavior policy has revolved around Core Values such as ‘Respect’, and pupils have been part of discussions and assemblies related to what this means and how it is shown. Posters around the school promote respect for others and this is reiterated through our classroom and class charters, as well as our behavior policy. Our playground buddy scheme promotes care and respect between children of different ages. Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs: This is achieved through the teaching of RE, through PSHE – where the children learn about other's beliefs. This is reinforced through visits to places of worship. Our Rights Respecting teaching promotes an understanding of others’ lives and different experiences. Our Anti-bullying policy (drawn up in partnership with the pupils) supports a culture of mutual respect and tolerance of difference. West Hill’s curriculum provides a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage our pupils to develop key skills which can be used across different subjects. At all stages they learn, practice, combine, develop and refine these in their work across the curriculum. Opportunities for learning and teaching all these skills across the stages are identified in detailed planning. Homework is a valuable part of their learning. At West Hill, we focus on developing the children’s self-evaluation skills from Nursery through to Year 6. We encourage children always to reflect on their learning. What do they think about what they have just learned? What support do they feel they need? How could they have done it better? We ensure learners are challenged and that they experience a rich, exciting, and relevant curriculum. Social inclusion is central and implicit in all areas of the curriculum. We want pupils to enjoy and be interested in all their learning, which will extend and nurture their innate curiosity about the world in which they live. Our role, in partnership with parents, is to build the foundations for a successful education, to enable each child to discover the joy of learning, to help them to fulfill every aspect of their potential, and to encourage their growth into effective citizens, ready to play their part in the world and their community. View full school

Maintain the whole site whilst sensitively developing it to make the most of the facilities and natural environment. At West Hill Park we endeavor to balance academic rigor with preparation for a life of adventure, challenge, responsibility, and fun. As a traditional boarding school, we build on the Early Years Foundation Stage and National Curriculum to prepare children for Common Entrance and a wide range of scholarships. Whether an academic scholarship to Harrow, a music scholarship to Canford, or a Sports Scholarship to Millfield our children go on to achieve outstanding success by the end of Year 8. Traditional education can also be progressive, and we have our eye firmly on the future: our teaching is innovative, embraces technology, and makes the most of our fabulous grounds and facilities. We have an excellent reputation for music and the arts and our pupils enjoy performing or exhibiting their work. A wide range of trips and sporting opportunities complement the broad range of subjects on offer at West Hill. We hope the following pages will give you greater insight into what our curriculum has to offer. Throughout the Early Years Foundation Stage, we aim to provide a wide range of positive learning experiences in a safe and stimulating environment. There is an emphasis on learning through play and exploration and the Early Years Centre is resourced to excite the interests of every child and to support independent learning. We make use of the Revised Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, using it as a guide to creating a broad and balanced curriculum that provides opportunities for children to make excellent progress across the Prime and Specific Areas (details of which are given below). By tapping into the expertise of the Music, Sports, Art, and French specialists in the main school, we can extend the experiences and potential learning well beyond the Early Learning Goals The indoor learning environment is spread through four classrooms, a large art area, a library, and an open plan area, and is supported by and extended into a range of outdoor learning environments. We encourage essential development across all areas, including investigation, exploration and active learning, energetic physical play, quiet contemplation, and creative and imaginative play. Timetabled sessions allow for regular excursions to our outdoor classroom and wildlife pond. View full school