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Vicarage Nursery and Primary school is a welcoming, happy and caring school. Our school motto ‘Be the best you can be’ reflects the high aspirations we have for our school community. Our aim is for our children to enjoy their time at school, develop a love for learning, become responsible citizens, and achieve their potential. We offer a rich creative curriculum with a clear emphasis on teaching the basic skills through exciting and engaging learning opportunities. We are also very proud of our learning environment both within and outside the school building which is purposeful, vibrant, and of a very high standard. We have established close working partnerships with parents and families to ensure there is mutual understanding and support to meet the needs of our children and the community we serve. The work carried out in classrooms is further enhanced through our offer of a wide range of out of school and extra-curricular activities, so that children’s interests and talents in a range of subjects including Sport, Music, Computing and the Arts can be nurtured and developed. We aim to: Provide a vibrant, secure, and stimulating learning environment in which our pupils develop confidence, resilience, and a love for learning. Provide a rich creative curriculum that is enjoyable, purposeful, and meets the needs of our pupils. Maintain high standards of teaching and learning so that all pupils can achieve their potential. Respect and celebrate the religious and cultural diversity within our school and the wider community. At Vicarage Primary School we are very proud of our SEND provision. The SEND team comprises of an Assistant Head/Inclusion lead, SENCO, Specialist Teacher for Dyslexia/SEND Support, and several Teaching Assistants who support some of our most vulnerable pupils 1:1. The team works closely with the Learning Mentors, School Nurse, Health Visitor, and Designated Safeguarding Lead to support pupils with Social-Emotional, and Mental Health issues, Child Protection concerns, and Health issues. Vicarage Primary School is a Centre of Excellence for Inclusion & SEND and therefore has a wider responsibility to schools in Newham and across London to support schools regarding SEND. At Vicarage our curriculum is rich and varied, we teach the full National curriculum in key stage 1 and 2, this consists of the core subjects of Maths, English and Information Technology, and the foundation subjects: Science, History, Geography, Art, PE, Music and Design and Technology, Modern Foreign Languages (French & Spanish) Religious Education and Personal, Social and Health Education. All our pupils are entitled to a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities to help them to achieve the best that they can. We have a learning support team that can provide individual and group support for pupils with a variety of special education needs. We also have a disability scheme, which is reviewed annually, to ensure that we provide all our pupils with equal opportunities to learn and to access all the facilities within the school. In addition, we teach our pupils to work effectively with a partner to explain and consolidate what they are learning. This provides the teacher with opportunities to assess learning and to pick up on difficulties, such as pupils’ poor articulation, or problems with blending or alphabetic code knowledge. We group pupils homogeneously according to their progress in reading. In Year R we emphasize the alphabetic code. The pupils rapidly learn sounds and the letter or groups of letters they need to represent them. Simple mnemonics help them to grasp this quickly. This is especially useful for pupils at risk of making slower progress. This learning is consolidated daily. Pupils have frequent practice in reading high-frequency words with irregular spellings – common exception words. We make sure that pupils read books that are closely matched to their increasing knowledge of phonics and the common exception words. View full school

Excellence and enjoyment - these two words best describe what being part of Vauxhall Primary School is all about. Our provisions are shaped by a deep understanding of the needs of our pupils. It is a continuing endeavor for all of our staff to know our pupils well. We strive to deliver a relevant, engaging, and rigorous curriculum through a culture of high expectations and consistent demand for excellence. We do not rest until good becomes better, and better becomes best. Children enter the nursery and leave at the end of Year 6 when they transfer to secondary school. The school also incorporates the Vauxhall Children Centre, this facility offers a range of services that support families through child care, adult learning, parenting programs, and helping bring a range of service providers (health, social care, employment) into the community. The school serves a range of pupils that represent the diversity of the local area. The school has an experienced staff that shares considerable ambition for the institution. The school is well regarded by a loyal parent body that has helped shape the priorities and direction that it has taken recently. We take full advantage of our high-quality partnerships to enrich and enhance our pupils’ experience of school. This may be performance opportunities as one of the few associate schools of the Southbank Centre, mathematics master classes at the Royal Institution, engaging in robotics with the Royal College of Engineers, or collaboration with other schools in the Wyvern Federation. Our pupils take pride in our sporting excellence, having won accolades in netball, football, tri-golf, tennis, athletics, and many more. We are a National Support School and a recognized Teaching School. Such status enables us to share best practices with colleagues all over the country, and also for our staff to learn from them. We are a highly innovative school, and we value collaboration at all levels. View full school

A standard one-day inspection was carried out by Ofsted on Tuesday 13th March 2018 and their follow-up letter confirmed that our school was maintaining its overall ‘Good’ rating. The school has demonstrated strong practice and marked improvement in certain areas. This may indicate that the school is improving towards being outstanding. School leaders and governors have successfully created a culture where keeping children safe is the highest priority. Governors and senior leaders have worked very effectively to provide high-quality training for middle leaders. Parents appreciate the school’s caring ethos which enables the pupils to thrive. They recognize the strong progress their children make. Pupils’ general conduct is exceptional. Their positive attitudes contribute to their progress in the classroom. You have made great improvements since the last inspection to strengthen middle leadership. The Inspector, therefore, recommends that the school now has a full inspection as Ofsted recognizes the potential for Vaughan to now achieve the Outstanding judgment. We anticipate a full two-day inspection within two years. This is an excellent letter for the school and this is the best possible outcome for a ‘Good’ school under the current Ofsted framework. Governors and I would like to thank all the stakeholders who supported the school over the past few years and during the Inspection. I would also like to thank the pupils who were brilliant during the inspection and every day at Vaughan! Vaughan Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its pupils. Each pupil’s welfare is of paramount importance and we are committed to upholding every child’s right to be safe. We will always take a considerate and sensitive approach so that we can support all of our pupils. We have a Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Policy on our website which states our school procedures regarding concerns raised about a child. This is in line with Department for Education (DFE) guidance which is set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (DfE September 2016) which incorporates a range of related responsibilities for schools and newer statutory duties introduced to protect children and young people. Due to our commitment to safeguarding, each newsletter will communicate some key information to parents concerning ways in which you can safeguard your children at home, as well as informing you of how we are committed to working with all our parents and pupils, to actively promote the safeguarding and welfare of all our pupils. Safeguarding encompasses all the things we do to protect our children. All schools have a legal duty to protect children and at Vaughan, our duty of care is to our children above everything else. Safeguarding includes child protection, health and safety, poor attendance or late punctuality, anti-bullying and preventing peer-on-peer abuse, preventing the risk of radicalization, e-safety, disclosure and barring checks on staff and adults in the school and behavior including ensuring no discrimination based on race, cultural background, sexual identity/orientation, disability, religion or gender. All staff has annual training including regular updates to ensure they are vigilant and keeping child safety at the forefront of what they do. If a child discloses something which has made them feel unsafe, we listen and note it down. Depending on the nature of the disclosure, we will either speak to parents or contact Children’s Services for advice. Sometimes this can mean an uncomfortable conversation with families however all staff are committed to listening to the child and responding to what they say. We will work with families to address and resolve any concerns as ultimately the best place for a child is within a safe family unit. If your child has a health care plan because they have a medical condition, please ensure you inform welfare of any changes to medication or care. If your child has a medical condition and no health care plan, please contact Mrs. Ronaghan in welfare to request one. Health Care Plans help to ensure that we effectively support pupils with medical conditions. They provide clarity about what needs to be done, when and by whom. These Health Care Plans include all medical conditions including asthma and eczema. If you are unsure that your child should have one, please contact Mrs. Ronaghan. This is in line with the "Supporting Children with Medical Needs/Conditions" policy which is on the school website. View full school

Varna Community Primary school is a popular two-form entry community school for children aged 3-11. Our building is more than five years old but we are still very proud of it and strive hard to keep it in the best condition for our children and staff. We are lucky enough to have a dedicated music room for the woodwind, guitars, and steel pan instruments, as well as a computing suite. We have amazing outdoor facilities such as the multi-use games area and the 3G pitch which can be used for various sports. Our habitat area has an investigation table, bird hide, and feeding station which sits alongside the canopy-covered music garden. We are proud of being a successful school, all the staff work extremely hard and are committed to doing their very best for the children at Varna. We treat all children as individuals and work carefully to meet all their needs through a broad, balanced curriculum. Our curriculum promotes British Values, healthy lifestyles, and a love for learning, we want to excite the children and encourage them to get the very best from the school. We aim to leave them with happy, long-lasting memories of their time at Varna Community Primary School. At Varna Community Primary School we believe that, through high-quality Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural (SMS) provision and an underlying ethos of the school, all children achieve their full potential as well developing a full understanding of their role within their community. This ultimately means that our children leave the school at the end of Year 6 as well-rounded young people who are ready to make the transition to secondary school. Part of our role in this preparation is ensuring that we promote and reinforce key values to our students. The government set out its definition of British values in the 2011 Prevent Strategy and considered them to be a democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. At Varna, we feel these values sit well with our key values and are consistently reinforced and respected within our school community. The examples that follow are an indication of some of the ways we are looking to embed British Values at Varna Community Primary School and are an indication of our approach rather than an exhaustive list. Our assembly program and wider curricular teaching are key ways in which we develop our key values, including British values with our children. At Varna Primary School the principle of democracy is consistently reinforced. Elections for School Councillors and the high profile nature of their work as well as work throughout the curriculum and in assemblies ensure that our children have a good understanding of the democratic process. The importance of “laws,” whether they are those that govern the class, the school, or the country, are consistently reinforced throughout regular school days. Our ‘School Rules’ are high profile throughout school and are discussed in all classes. Our children recognize the importance of right and wrong and those consequences that apply when rules are broken. Within Varna Community, Primary children are actively encouraged to make independent choices knowing that they are in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. As a school, we provide clear boundaries for children to make choices safely, starting in our Foundation Stage, through the provision of a safe environment and an engaging curriculum. Children are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights, responsibilities, and personal freedoms and receive advice about how to exercise these safely, for example through our exploration of E-Safety. Respect is at the core of our school ethos and is modeled by children and staff alike. The school promotes respect for others and this is reinforced through our classroom and learning environments as well as our sequence of assemblies. In line with our commitment to democracy, children at Varna Primary are always able to voice their opinions in the appropriate forums. Children are taught to understand their place in our culturally diverse school and the wider society through our curriculum and SMSC provision. Our RE curriculum introduces a range of religions and enables our children to discuss and recognize different beliefs and faiths. Our MFL curriculum further broadens the cultural understanding of our children. We treat pupils as individuals and we match work carefully to their ages, abilities, and aptitudes. Teachers plan their lessons to take account of different levels of learning and learning styles, they cater well for all pupils according to their individual needs. On each Year Group page, you will see displays of children’s work, interesting topics, and children enjoying their learning. We hope you enjoy finding out about what is happening in our school. A rich, broad, and balanced curriculum is used to help children develop their knowledge, skills, and understanding to enable them to succeed as learners. Each phase in this school prepares children for the next stage of learning. View full school

The school has received some awards which reflect the high quality of our work. The school was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in its most recent full inspection. The children are rightly proud of their school and Year 6 delight in hosting tours for prospective parents several times a year. Valley Primary School is a member of the Connect Schools Academy Trust. The vision for the school can be summarised as:- Care ~ Learn~ Aim High Be honest~Work Together~Enjoy what we do Look after what we have~Improve on our previous best Valley is a school where everyone works hard to ensure that the children are safe, secure, and part of a friendly caring community. We want children to be happy and excited about coming to school. We encourage them to learn, achieve and make progress and to develop knowledge, skills, and understanding across a wide curriculum. We aim for pupils to thrive and develop the skills they need for life-long learning. The Board of Trustees at Connect Schools Academy Trust delegates powers and duties to the Valley Primary School Local Governing Body, who then monitors, evaluates progress and acts as a champion for the school in the community. The role of the Valley Primary School Local Governing Body is to provide focused governance for the school at a local level. The Valley Primary School Local Governing Body monitors the school’s key performance indicators and acts as a critical friend to the Headteacher, providing challenges where appropriate. The day-to-day management of the school is the responsibility of the Headteacher, who reports to the Valley Primary School Local Governing Body and the Connect Board of Trustees. The Valley Primary School Local Governing Body meets at least once a term to discuss issues and developments, review policies, the finances, and make important decisions about the running of the school. There are various committees and groups which oversee the running of different aspects of the school. Some committees meet at regular intervals and others meet as and when required. All groups report to the Valley Primary School Local Governing Body. The Chair of the Local Governing Body is William Mitchell. There are two main standing committees which are: Finance & Personnel (Chair: Toby Reid) Learning & Achievement (Chair: To be confirmed) There are other committees responsible for the discipline of pupils and staff, the Headteacher’s performance appraisal, who meet as and when required. There is also a regular Building and Sites working party which oversees the School's estate and health and safety. Some Governors are appointed as points of contact for areas such as safeguarding, health and safety, and special educational needs. Valley Primary School Local Governors are unpaid volunteers and are appointed or elected for four years. Parent governors are elected by parents following an election staff governors are elected by a vote by staff (both teaching and support staff) community governors are appointed by the Local Governing Body. Parent governors can stay to complete their term even if their child leaves the school. Our school's curriculum is made up of all the learning and other experiences that staff plan for our children. The curriculum that we deliver at Valley is balanced and broadly based. We use UK National Curriculum for English and Maths and use the International Primary Curriculum for other areas e.g. history, geography, and science. Music and sport are also strong aspects of our curriculum offer. Valley Primary School is a busy place. Our general aim is to create a community where each child is helped and encouraged to become independent, happy, confident, and to develop their capacity to learn throughout their lifetime. We develop the whole child physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. We work hard to ensure that each child feels safe, secure, and happy and we support them and their families in promoting a healthy lifestyle. We work hard to instill a strong sense of community at Valley. Our curriculum is not static as we constantly monitor, review and develop it to meet the needs of our pupils and their community. Our high expectations build on individual achievements and children are encouraged to improve on their previous best. We are committed to the inclusion of all our learners. All children, including those with specific learning difficulties, the ablest, those with physical disabilities, and children with English as an additional language are nurtured through an extensive range of strategies, interventions, and support. Computing and E-Safety at Valley have been a development focus since March 2014 and is a key priority for us in 2015-16. Our goal is to embed the use of technology within the classroom and make it a tool that teachers and pupils can use to enable and support independent learning. Our computing journey began in 2014 when we sought independent advice and support from ‘9ine’ Technology Consultants. We acted on their advice, implementing the following: Introducing iPads for mobile learning - moving towards one to one Developing our core infrastructure with a robust Wi-Fi network Hiring a Network Manager/Learning Technologist to support us on our journey Staff training and building confidence Introducing pupil ‘Digital Leaders’ Engaging with our community through information sessions Developing strong E-safety systems and procedures, knowledge and skills A big part of our journey was working out how to effectively deliver the new National Curriculum computing syllabus. We are currently achieving this through the use of technology such as Espresso Coding and regular lessons about E-Safety and Digital Citizenship. The computing syllabus is also covered by the International Primary Curriculum units of work. Some units cover all aspects of computing and offer plenty of scopes to embed more general ICT skills including internet research, online communication and collaboration, digital presentations, and film creation in a wide cross-curricular context. View full school

At Valentines High School our main focus is for our students to achieve excellence in all that they do. Valentines is a multi-cultural, mixed comprehensive school, with around 1350 students. As a high-performing Teaching School, we strive to offer the very best facilities for our students. These include a sixth form block, state-of-the-art physical education facilities including an Astro-turf pitch and tennis courts, a gym and sports hall, a drama studio, a music room, and a set of new science labs in our main building. As a high-performing Teaching School, we strive to offer the very best facilities for our students. These include a sixth form block, state-of-the-art physical education facilities including an Astro-turf pitch and tennis courts, a gym and sports hall, a drama studio, a music room, and a set of new science labs in our main building. We aim to work in partnership with students, parents, staff, and the community to provide opportunities for all. Improving our provision and that for students at other schools is an important component of our ethos for Teaching School and Leading Edge. Our school motto is ‘In harmony, achieving excellence’ and everything we do is planned to enable us to achieve this vision. Our behavior code focuses on respect for oneself and others. We emphasize the importance of Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural education in an environment where all faiths and cultures are respected. Our most recent Ofsted inspection placed us in the very highest category – ‘Outstanding’ in every section of the report. Outstandingly good attitudes to learning and behavior, outstanding quality of teaching, and outstanding results were all noted, as was the outstanding harmony achieved in our diverse school community. Valentines has improved even further since the inspection. We value our good relationships with parents, well-wishers, the local community, and our national and international educational partners. We are a large and very successful sixth form with an excellent reputation in the local community and a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Our students are bright and enthusiastic young people who have chosen to continue their education at Valentine's or have been welcomed into the sixth form from other schools. At Valentine's, we have a wide range of courses on offer, all with excellent teaching and high standards of achievement. Progress is carefully monitored so that students can achieve their full potential, with over 90% of our Year 13’s regularly going on to university. We offer a high level of support, with students, teachers, and parents working together to ensure success. View full school

At Valence Primary School every child matters. We aim to create a happy, healthy, safe, and secure learning environment. we encourage all children to become independent, lifelong learners and achieve their full potential. We positively promote caring attitudes, respect, and responsibility towards each other, the environment, and the wider community. At Valence Primary we aim to create a school where PRAISE is central to our aims. Children can start in the nursery once they are three years old. Admittance is based on available places. The Bonham and St Georges nurseries each admit 39 children in the morning and 39 children in the afternoon. Each session is for three hours. Applications are made for a specific site nursery, however, if places are available on the opposite side, children on the waiting list will be given the option to take up that place. Parents are invited to place their children on the waiting list the year before they are due to start school. The waiting list opens in October and closes in March the following year. Parents complete a form which is obtained either from the school office. The completed form is then returned to the school office, where you will be asked to present documentary evidence confirming identity and proof of address. Children are admitted to the reception in the academic year that they will be five years old. The school applies the Local Education Authority’s admission policy. The Local Education Authority has set procedures for allocating Reception places. Admission to Reception classes is entirely their responsibility. The road to learning booklet is published by the borough and updated every year. Parents who are interested in their child starting at our school are welcome to contact the office who will be happy to arrange a visit, give a tour of the school and facilities available and answer any questions. Valence Nursery with Additional Resource Provision (NARP) is a provision for children with a range of needs including profound learning needs, complex social and communication needs, children who are on the autistic spectrum, and children with physical disabilities. We are a 16 place nursery with 8 spaces in the morning and 8 in the afternoon. Children within the NARP have access to all that our mainstream nursery provides but we are sensitive to children’s individual needs and we will make the necessary modifications where appropriate. We are fortunate to have a range of additional resources to support specific educational programs such as a soft room play area, specialist equipment, quiet work areas, and a sensory room. Children who come to the NARP are placed by the borough and are going through the Education, Health, and Care Plan assessment process. We work closely with our parents to ensure that our children receive the best possible start to their education and support parents with the process of choosing their child’s next educational setting. Our NARP was inspected by the Local authority Group Manager for Early Years and judged to be Outstanding. At Valence Primary, e-safety is embedded not only in our computing lessons but is very much a part of how we teach children to stay safe. However, research shows that one of the best ways to support children in keeping themselves safe online is not only educating the children but also supporting the parents it is essential that families feel confident in supporting their children in making safe choices using technology. On this page, you will find articles from Parent info, as well as a general feed of E-Safety resources from Twitter and resources created specifically for parents. As a child of a technological age, you have grown up around technology in school and also possibly at home. You have never known a time without a computer, laptop or the Internet - and might even be better than your parents. Although you might be able to use technology and the Internet easily, you still face the same dangers as anyone else that uses the Internet, just like your parents. The ECO team gave an assembly to children from Y1-Y6. They talked about how we can work together to be an environmentally friendly school. We discussed how we have different bins in school and how we have to be careful to put our rubbish in the correct bins. We have red bins for paper and blue or black bins for all other rubbish. We also discussed how we should not litter and what harm this can do to the environment. Finally, the ECO team reminded everyone how important it is to turn off the lights when you leave a room. Mrs. Fogarty told us that a new bulb for every projector costs around £400 (which is a lot of money!) so we should remember to turn off the projectors and visualizers too. We know that it's our job to work together to make our school an environmentally friendly place to be. The Government considers the Pupil Premium to be a key element of their education policy. Introduced in April 2011, the Pupil Premium provides additional funding to schools to target specific groups of children who are vulnerable to under-achievement. These include pupils from low-income families children in care and the children of armed service personnel. At Valence Primary School every child matters. We aim to create a happy healthy, safe and secure learning environment. We encourage all children to become independent lifelong learners who achieve their full potential. We positively promote caring attitudes, respect, and responsibility towards each other, the environment, and the wider community. 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We are a community special school in Haringey, North London offering high quality, child-centered, inclusive, and special education for pupils aged 2-16yrs with a wide range of special educational needs including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, medical conditions, developmental delay, learning or communication difficulties and social, emotional needs. We strive to provide the very best learning opportunities for all and are creative in our approach to ensure a personalized learning journey for your child. Whatever their needs, your child will be well looked after by our dedicated, committed, and very skillful staff. We take pride in our relationships with parents and other professionals, the mutual respect our children and young people show each other, and the high-quality teaching and care that we offer. Our pupils come from across Haringey and beyond, and we celebrate diverse ethnic, economic, and religious backgrounds and explore values of respect, democracy, and joy of sharing cultural and religious richness, whilst communicating and embracing overarching British values. Our curriculum provides flexible opportunities to draw on children's experiences to communicate important values in a meaningful context. At Vale School, we provide a child-centered, safe, stimulating, and challenging learning environment. We have high expectations encouraging, valuing, and respecting all members of our community. We strive for consistent approaches across all departments to ensure equal opportunities for all. We believe that quality teaching, learning, and care, effective communication, praise and celebration of success will enable each individual to develop emotionally, socially and academically". Our aims: To enable pupils to learn at a pace appropriate to their Special Educational Needs while offering access to a broad, balanced and relevant education with real-life experiences and support to access mainstream opportunities where appropriate. To have high expectations for all pupils, recognizing and valuing diversity, and preparing them for life beyond school. To maximize pupils’ potential in terms of health, wellbeing, qualifications, life skills, independence, communication, and self-esteem. To provide a safe, inclusive, creative, challenging, enjoyable, encouraging environment and involve pupils in making decisions and exercising choices. To champion equal opportunities and challenge stereotypical views of disability, race, class, and gender and promote the rights and positive images of disabled pupils. To be resilient, reflective, and forward-thinking, celebrate successes, and resolve problems effectively and efficiently. The Vale School Curriculum is designed and tailored carefully to meet the needs of our pupils. We strive continually to challenge and encourage Vale pupils to reach their full potential and the curriculum is regularly reviewed as part of our ongoing school development. Vale School is proud to be a Youth Sport’s Trust Project Ability School. Selected as one of the 50 most successful schools in England at working in the area of inclusive sports practice the Vale provides training, advice, and guidance for the school sports workforce in the North London Boroughs of Haringey, Enfield, Waltham Forest, and Barnet. View full school

Uxendon Manor is a thriving primary school, achieves high standards and provides high-quality education for all pupils. We are a creative, inclusive, and caring community in which each member is valued. Positive values and the rights of the whole community are central to all aspects of school life. All members are aware of their responsibilities and take these seriously, becoming 21st Century rights-respecting citizens. The spiritual, moral, and cultural development of the child is at the core of our ethos. We have high expectations of all learners. There is a strong ‘children first’ culture. The diversity of the community is viewed positively by the school successfully builds upon the pupils’ home and previous educational experiences. A growth mindset is promoted and encouraged across the whole school – anything is possible with imagination. Learning takes place in a relaxed but focused atmosphere where children enjoy ‘having a go’ at a wide range of activities, they feel secure enough to take risks and embrace challenges. We are fully committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential. We have very high expectations for our children to move the school forward. This includes promoting the highest standards of behavior, excellent teaching and learning, up-to-date resources, and the ‘old-fashioned’ values of honesty, manners, and respect. The school first opened on May 24th, 1937 with 329 children. The school was built to accommodate the large number of children resulting from the expansion of housing in the 1930s. Most of the children originally came from Kenton Council School. The class sizes were much bigger than class sizes today with between 40 and 50 children in each of the seven classes. In the Nursery and Reception classes, children work towards the Early Learning Goals. There are seven areas of learning: Understanding of the World Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication and Language Literacy Mathematics Physical Development Expressive Arts and Design. In Nursery, we focus on the three prime areas: Personal, Social, and Emotional Development Communication and Language and Physical Development. In Reception, we focus on the three prime areas as well as the four specific areas Literacy Mathematics Understanding the World, and Expressive Arts and Design. At Uxendon Manor we aim to provide a broad, balanced, and creative education set within the new National Curriculum introduced in 2014. We continually update our curriculum policies and practices in line with national requirements. Children are taught English and Mathematics every day as we try to reach the targets which we set with the local authority each year. We also focus on Computing (Information & Communication Technology), Science, Religious Education, History, Geography, Art, Design & Technology, Music, PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship, and Emotional Development), Physical Education and French in Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6) are incorporated into class lessons. School topics and specially chosen themes appropriate to the children’s ages and interests are taught as part of our Creative Curriculum lessons, which we introduced in September 2009. As well as linking subjects to the overall theme or topic, each year group arranges a series of enrichment activities, such as workshops, trips, and ‘hands-on’ interactive sessions to enhance children’s enjoyment and learning. View full school

We are at the heart of our local community, a school in which all students, parents, staff, stakeholders, and partners are PROUD to make success happen. Students and staff have the best possible environment in which to achieve, progress, learn and thrive. We offer outstanding welfare and guidance through our strong house system. This system provides inspiration, opportunity, and a secure and healthy environment. Our students feel a strong sense of identity and belonging, secure in the knowledge that they are known well and supported. We strive to help every student to grow in confidence, be successful, and to contribute effectively and responsibly to society. We particularly look forward to working with you to enable your child to achieve their full potential. We are always keen to speak with prospective new parents at our open events and in person. Our school's motto 'Proud to Make Success Happen' stems from our values of positivity, respect, open-mindedness, uniqueness, and determination. Uxbridge High School is a dynamic, caring school, which expects high standards of achievement, effort, and behavior from all students. High standards of teaching and learning are at the heart of this success. Lessons are planned which cater to the individual needs of all learners including students with additional needs and the ablest. Staff development is of the highest quality and as a result, empowers our staff to be at the forefront of developments in education and highly effective practitioners in the classroom. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Uxbridge High School is the endless amount of opportunities you get to grow and develop as a practitioner. One of the programs on offer is the Teaching Leaders 'Fellow' program. Through the support of the school and this program, teachers received intensive coaching and training that enabled them to support their teams with confidence as well as improving outcomes for students across the school. At Uxbridge High School, we are committed to all students accessing our rich and balanced curriculum, irrespective of their starting points or special educational need. Through academic study and wider engagement in an exciting range of extra-curricular, enrichment, and extension opportunities, we develop students’ knowledge, understanding, creativity, and curiosity. We believe that all aspects of school life contribute to our curriculum which in turn equips our students to confidently and proudly take their place in our local community, more widely in modern Britain, and as future global citizens. Our students receive comprehensive and impartial advice and guidance and consequently, are prepared and confident to choose routes in further and higher education, training, and the world of work when they leave us. View full school

Our school motto is Believe, Achieve, Succeed, and is at the heart of everything we do. We have high expectations of our children and are ambitious for them. Every child is special, with unique talents, skills, and qualities that we recognize and nurture. Our core purpose is to ensure all the children in our school have high aspirations. Every day we challenge and support them to fulfill their potential. At Usk Church in Wales Primary School, we believe it is important to help our children develop values that can guide them throughout their lives. As a Church in Wales school, we have 12 distinctive Christian values that inspire and support our daily life. They are Perseverance, Responsibility, Trust, Truthfulness, Thankfulness, Humility, Forgiveness, Respect, Peace, Compassion, Courage, and Justice. Every day, across our enriched curriculum, we explore the meaning of these values and their significance in the Christian faith. We use them to foster the children’s sense of belonging, pride, service, and understanding of right and wrong. Ultimately, they encourage the children to live safe, happy, productive, and fulfilling lives, both inside and outside of school. On 30 June 2015, the Minister for Education and Skills announced that the Welsh Government would accept, in full, all of the recommendations set out in Successful Futures, Professor Graham Donaldson’s independent review of the curriculum and assessment arrangements in Wales. Building on the Digital Pioneers model announced on 10 June 2015, this document sets out how, working in a new way with schools, local authorities, regional consortia, Estyn, leading academics and employers as well as other key stakeholders we will together build our new curriculum in Wales. This is an exciting time for the young people of Wales. A new Curriculum for Wales is coming that will enthuse learners from 3 to 16, giving them the foundations they need to succeed in a changing world. View full school

The Ursuline Preparatory School Is An Independent Roman Catholic School That Welcomes Children Of All Faiths And None, In The Belief That Our Ursuline Ethos Will Be Of Benefit To All. The heart of any Roman Catholic school is its Catholic ethos and the commitment it shows to Gospel Values, in Christian service to God and others. We will ensure the ongoing faith formation of all members of our school community, with an emphasis on 'Serviam', in compassionate service to others. We will place equal value on the education of the heart, the mind, and the soul, in the sure and certain knowledge that only through the equal development of all three can you truly become the person you were born to be the best that you can be. The Ursuline Preparatory School, Wimbledon is an independent Catholic school for girls from age 3 to 11 years. Boys aged 3 and 4 are admitted to the Nursery. Deciding on the right school for your child is very important, and we believe that a personal visit is invaluable. The Ursuline Preparatory School, Wimbledon is not an academically selective school. Our selection process is designed to identify pupils who can benefit from our balanced and well-rounded education and to make a positive contribution to the life of the school. Parents are encouraged to visit the school by making an appointment via the Headmaster’s Office. The usual points of entry are into the Nursery at the start of the term immediately following the child’s 3rd birthday or into our Reception Class (4 - 5 years of age, in September after their 4th birthday. Pupils in Nursery may attend either a part-time morning session or full-time (whole day session). We may also have occasional places in other year groups for older pupils. Please contact the Headmaster’s Office for details. Places are offered according to the date on which a completed Registration Form is received, with priority given to Roman Catholic children and siblings. Nursery is considered to be the first class in the school and girls are expected to continue into the Reception Class the following year. Entry to the Reception Class is, therefore, automatic. There are two Nursery classes. We reserve the right to withdraw the offer of a place at our School if information becomes available that contravenes the criteria for admissions. In such a case, an appeal may be made in writing to the Governors. If, in the opinion of the School, a child is not flourishing in the school environment because of a previously known but not disclosed (by Parents or Guardians) learning or behavioral difficulty, a new school may be suggested. If reasonably possible a term's notice will be given by the school. In the event of over-subscription in the Pre-Prep or Prep year group, preference will be given to a sibling of a child already at the School, followed by practicing Roman Catholic children. A child may be placed on a waiting list if the year group is oversubscribed. Parents will then be informed if a place becomes available. We aim for a smooth and gentle introduction to school so that all children are happy, secure, and ready to learn. Before joining children are invited to visit and take part in classroom activities for at least one session or one day. They meet the teachers, become familiar with the classroom situation, and make some friends. A nursery nurse or classroom assistant will support new children. In the term before entry, Nursery children come in for a ‘stay and play session. Older pupils, in Reception, Pre-Prep, and Prep, are assigned a ‘buddy’ – or maybe 2 to facilitate the settling in period. 'Taster days' for entry to the Prep Department are arranged informally to assess pupil need. The Children enjoy a rich diversity of experiences, both inside and outside of the classroom. Through our challenging curriculum, through our full sporting program, through our varied range of outings and residential trips, and our developed range of extra-curricular activities, together with our multiple opportunities to promote the ethos of ‘Service, we help prepare the children fully for the next step in their educational journey, as well as enabling them to look forward to the future with confidence, keen to make a difference in the world. We believe in a close link between home and school, born of the belief that working in partnership with parents is of advantage to all and makes this school stronger. The Ursuline Preparatory School is a Registered Charity (No. 1079754), and a Company Limited by Guarantee. As such it is managed by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees meets termly and oversees the school's governing body. Mr. Tom Bolland, as Chair of the Trustee body, has been delegated the role of Proprietor of the Ursuline Preparatory School by the Ursuline Order. The school's governing body volunteers their time and professional skills to ensure that the school operates efficiently. They are responsible for the long-term strategy and future development of the school and meet regularly to discuss school development matters and offer support to the school’s Head and Senior Management Team. View full school