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Ursuline High School, Wimbledon is a voluntary-aided, comprehensive high school for Roman Catholic girls from 11-18. Under the Trusteeship of the Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark. The school has moved through several phases during its history, from a small private school to a grammar school and on to become the successful comprehensive school it is today. Ursuline High School, Wimbledon was founded from Forest Gate in 1892 when four nuns came to establish a tiny school in a private house in Worple Road. In the beginning, there were three pupils, now there are 1360. Our school has been serving the local community by providing education for Catholic girls for over 100 years. From being a private boarding school, it became a voluntary-aided grammar school in 1944 and a 13-18 comprehensive school in 1968. The standards achieved in academic work and all aspects of the life of young people have been outstanding. The school is fully comprehensive, both academically and socially, and enjoys a strong and supportive community life. In September 2002 the High School became a sixth-form entry 11-19 comprehensive secondary school. Ursuline Sixth Form and Wimbledon College have worked in partnership since 1986 and the joint Sixth Form has over 600 students. Our curriculum is carefully designed to make sure it meets the needs of all our students with an excellent range of options both GCSE and A-Level. Students enjoy school and appreciate its strong community feels and the care and guidance provided to support their personal development. Our school motto is Serviam - I will serve and the service of others is at the heart of our ethos and chaplaincy work. As a Catholic school, we have a rich liturgical life, and students have a strong interest and commitment to social justice issues. We value parents' contributions and aim to ensure they are supported and involved fully in helping their daughters make progress and take decisions about their future. At Ursuline High School we have a dedicated and committed Governor team. As these Governors can be a part of important decisions of the school Ursuline makes sure that they follow council guidelines meaning no possibilities on conflicts or biased decisions occur. Each member of staff or the governing body should ensure that, before they become involved in making a decision, or participate in a discussion or authorizes any transaction on any matter, there are no conflicts of interests that, in the opinion of a fair-minded and informed observer, would suggest a real possibility of bias. In the interests of transparency and accountability, members of school staff and the governing body are required to register in advance interests that are capable of causing conflicts. In addition, about specific decisions, disclosure should be made of any interests that might conflict with their duties. Ursuline High School is a voluntary aided school in the Diocese of Southwark. It is in the trusteeship of the Diocese. The school is conducted by its governing body as part of the Catholic Church under its Trust Deed and Instrument of Government and seeks at all times to be a witness to Jesus Christ. The school exists primarily to serve the Catholic community and Catholic children always have priority of admission. However, the Governing Body welcomes all applications, particularly from those of other denominations and faiths who support the religious ethos of the school. Girls transferring from Year 6 at Primary School to Year 7 at Secondary School must do so through the London-wide Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. All applicants must submit the Common Application Form (CAF) to the girl’s Local Authority, as well as submitting the Supplementary Information Form (SIF) directly to the School. If an applicant names the school on the CAF but the school does not receive the SIF, the application will only be ranked against the final 'Other applicants' category. The admission of pupils with an EHC Plan is dealt with by a completely separate procedure. The procedure is integral to the making and maintaining of statements and EHC plans by the pupil’s home local authority. Details of this separate procedure are set out in the SEND code of practice. Parents of children who have not been offered a place at the school may ask for their child’s name to be placed on a waiting list. The waiting list will be operated using the same admissions criteria listed above. Placing a child’s name on the waiting list does not guarantee that a place will become available. This does not prevent parents from exercising their right to appeal against the decision not to offer a place. The Waiting List will be maintained until the end of August 2018. Parents, who wish their daughter’s name to remain on the list from September 2018, must inform the Admissions Officer in writing or by email. A new list will commence in September 2018. It is possible that when a child is directed under the local authority’s fair access protocol they will take precedence over some members of that faith. The school offers a structured program of career advice at each stage of the students’ development delivered through our Personal and Social Health Education program. We have a careers team based in the library to also offer guidance. We aim to create pathways for each student allowing for flexibility, market forces, and the employer demands of the economy. There is independent advice that is readily accessible to parents. Advice on apprenticeships is given by an independent consultant. We invite career speakers in to address the students each term on a range of career pathways. View full school

At Upton Primary school we believe that every child deserves a big future. Together, we aim to teach our children that they can achieve their very best in everything they do and that hard work and determination are the keys to success in life. We encourage one another to understand that diversity is to be celebrated both on our doorstep and beyond and that our community and future are firmly built on the values that we have chosen. We know that all children need to feel happy and safe both in and out of school and take pride in the manner in which we behave to one another. We look outwardly in our pursuit of improvement and believe that collaboration with other schools, parents, and providers will bring new opportunities for our children. We are seeking new, innovative ways of learning while remembering that the past can teach us much. We are building a new curriculum that must engage, interest, and excite, whilst giving every child the skills and understanding that will underpin their future choices in learning and life. With an eye to the future, we understand that we and our children live in a rapidly changing world. We embrace change for the better and challenge ourselves to create an excellent education for every child while remembering to have fun along the way. Upton is a school embracing new challenges in a realistic but innovative way. We are striving to improve the curriculum creatively, improving the teaching and learning for our pupils, and improving the environment. Upton School aims to provide a secure, happy and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors alike. Also, to establish and maintain good channels of communication amongst the pupils and between school, parents, visitors, and the community. We aim to provide, irrespective of gender or ability, ethnicity or social circumstances, a broad and balanced education and access to the whole educational experience by stimulating pupils’ interest, developing their potential, and offer as wide a variety of experiences as are appropriate and available. As part of our pupils’ broader education, we aim to develop personal and moral values, including respect for other people, property, honesty, and a respect for religious beliefs. Pupils learn to have an understanding of how their actions may affect others. Alongside this, we aim to develop the children’s understanding and appreciation of the multi-cultural society in which we live and to develop their tolerance for other races, religions, and ways of life. We encourage our pupils to develop the ability to exercise a degree of responsibility and initiative, to participate in the school community, and to work successfully in groups. We aim to develop independent and enquiring minds with the ability to question, discuss and argue rationally, make informed decisions and apply themselves effectively to tasks. Throughout their time at Upton School, we encourage pupils to value education for its own sake and acquire the skills and enthusiasm to view education as a lifelong process. At Upton Primary School, we passionately believe that our children have the right to a broad and balanced curriculum. The curriculum of the school underpins all the learning that takes place and an engaging and inspirational curriculum can foster curiosity and a passion for learning so that children may develop into life-long learners. At Upton Primary School, we believe that learning is most engaging for children when it is planned in a cross-curricular way, taking on board their interests and therefore, enabling children to make links throughout their learning. We always ensure our activities include challenges for all learners, opportunities for children to develop through play and real-life experiences with lots of interaction from adults and peers. We have high expectations of both staff and pupils and always strive to achieve outstanding outcomes, enjoyment for all, and a 'living' curriculum that establishes a love of learning for all children. View full school

The school is at a very exciting time in its history as we expand to a five-form entry primary based on two sites. Due to the high demand for primary school places Upton Cross has been operating from Churston Avenue and the new Orwell Road site. Upton Cross Primary School is a co-educational primary for children aged 5-11 and nursery classes for children aged 3-4 Our teaching is stimulating and creative and encourages our children to continue their education outside of school and become lifelong learners. We want to ignite an interest in the world around them and for that interest to lead to fulfilling and imaginative lives. Learning should be fun! Whilst academic achievements are an important part of life at our school, all our children also have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of sporting and musical opportunities, as well as regular visits and residential visits. Our pastoral care is exceptional, ensuring all children are kept safe and are supported both inside and outside school. Upton Cross Primary School is committed to enabling all pupils to achieve their best in a challenging, creative, stimulating, and supportive learning environment. As a school, we aim to … Provide a purposeful environment where every child discovers their potential and a love of learning. Equip our pupils with the ability to acquire the skills they need for the rapidly evolving world in which they live. Nurture bodies and minds so that our children are happy and safe with a real understanding of how to keep healthy. Build a community that makes connections with the larger community through the work we do, the problems we solve, and the experiences, strengths, and hopes we share. Use technology to examine the past, make sense out of today, and be part of the future. We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and racism. We are an inclusive school and promote education for children with a range of Special Educational Needs. At Upton Cross, nearly all of our children speak English as an additional language. We have staff and children from a huge range of cultures who regularly support parents and carers in translation. The English acquisition of our children is assessed on-entry and at regular intervals throughout the school year. This allows the school to provide intervention programs for those at the earliest stages of English. Sometimes children with particular types of special educational needs can benefit from specialist help. This is given in small groups or one-to-one in the classroom or other areas of the school, depending on the needs of the child/children. Parents are fully involved in any discussion and assessment of their child’s needs. At Upton Cross Primary School we value every member of our school community as individuals and respect their rights and freedom. We believe that these values are the fundamental building blocks for our children to grow and develop as responsible adults and British citizens. children have a wide range of opportunities to work collaboratively within the class, across year groups, phases, and sites. We promote ‘Buddy Systems’ for newly arrived children and ‘Playground Friends’ who actively support other children throughout the day including break-time and lunchtimes. Upton Cross Primary School is at the heart of the local community and we encourage pupils to show care and consideration for others through charitable work and young citizenship. The school council ensures that all children can influence decision-making through democratic processes. There is a strong emphasis throughout the Personal Health and Relationship areas of study on individual rights and responsibilities including respect and valuing difference in the way people choose to live in modern British Society. At Upton Cross Primary School we value the diverse ethnic background of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events to celebrate these. We have found this approach to be enriching for all parties as it teaches tolerance and respect for the differences in our community and the wider world. At Upton Cross Primary School we believe that, through promoting British values, our children will become responsible citizens for the future who show mutual respect and tolerance of others, value their liberty and understand the rules of law and democracy whilst demonstrating care and compassion for all. View full school

For the forward thinkers, makers, debaters, and creators. The pioneers ask why. And why not. For tomorrow’s leaders are not defined by where they have gone. But where they are yet to go. Our vision for sport is to create an environment where all pupils can achieve success and enjoyment at whatever level they wish to participate in. Our skilled coaches help pupils at all levels to advance their abilities, as well as nurturing elite performers through focused training programs giving them every opportunity to excel. For pupils who wish to compete in their chosen sports, there are ample opportunities to represent Uppingham. By integrating sport into everyday life at school, we help pupils to become hard-working, altruistic, risk-takers. We encourage boys and girls to take part in a wide range of sports and help them to appreciate that sport and exercise are essential components of a healthy, happy lifestyle. We offer both competitive and recreational sports. These range from mainstream options such as football, rugby, cricket, netball, hockey, athletics, swimming, and tennis to additional choices such as volleyball, badminton, lacrosse, rounders, dance, squash, and basketball. There is something for everyone in our varied sporting program. Some of the more unusual options include sailing, golf, shooting, fives, water polo, croquet, fencing, climbing, and archery. These are just a selection of the sports on offer in our outstanding facilities. Pupils can flex their sporting muscles on our many playing fields, Astroturf pitches, and tennis courts – spread across 65 acres – as well as in the superb Uppingham School Sports Centre. This incorporates a six-court sports hall, a six-lane 25-meter swimming pool, gym, squash courts, two dance studios, and a 53-station fitness suite. For pupils who strive to excel in music as part of a rounded education, Uppingham offers the best music provision of any non-specialist music school in the country. Music is quite simply a way of life at Uppingham. For any pupil with a passion for music, in any form – whether jazz or classical, polyphony or hip-hop – we offer boundless inspiration, opportunity, and encouragement. We celebrate and support individual excellence and mass participation – catering to the musical ambitions and abilities of all pupils. Throughout its history, Uppingham has been associated with music-making pioneers – and that spirit of adventure and vitality is sustained today by our internationally renowned director of music and our inspirational teaching team of professional musicians. Their work is enriched and extended by visiting world-class performers who support our wide-ranging program of masterclasses and workshops. Our pupils have access to no fewer than three music schools, equipped with state-of-the-art music technology and professional-quality performance spaces. Music-making runs through the whole community at Uppingham. Everyone who plays an instrument is encouraged to take a full part in group music-making, whether as part of major ensembles or orchestras or in specialist groups such as the bagpipe band, percussion ensemble, guitar ensemble, or wind quintet. Pupils have a vast range of performance opportunities at all levels, from concerto concerts, lunchtime concerts, and recital competitions in school, to performances further afield at prestigious venues such as Trinity College, Cambridge, the Royal Albert Hall, and The Cathedral of St John The Divine, New York. In every musical endeavor, we challenge pupils to develop independence and self-discipline to explore their own artistic identities. Our pupil-led orchestras, bands, ensembles, and choirs stage regular professional-caliber performances, which never fail to leave audiences stunned by their quality and virtuosity. We nurture and develop talented individuals through our musical scholarship scheme, which attracts candidates from the UK’s foremost choir schools. Many pupils progress to Oxbridge scholarships or specialized study at conservatoires and go on to various music careers. View full school

In Upland Primary School From the first day in the Nursery, through to Year Six, we aim to provide a structured, safe, stimulating, and supportive environment. Every child will have the opportunity to engage in the wonder of learning and discovery within the security of a caring atmosphere, where teachers, parents, and other adults work together within the school community. Our vision is to develop children’s active and creative minds, through fun, inspiring opportunities to learn. We will develop confident lifelong learners with skills to tackle the present and the future. Our Aims are to: Enable children to foster a love for learning. Develop confident and self-motivated learners. Equip our pupils with the skills needed to succeed in our ever-changing economic environment. Develop, model, and encourage respect, responsibility, and empathy towards all. Provide our pupils with opportunities to be active and healthy. Provide for our pupil's emotional wellbeing. Keep our pupils safe and secure in the school environment. Work closely with parents/ carers and families to support their children We will do this by: Ensuring there is an innovative and investigative approach to teaching. Creating an ethos of support, challenge, and encouragement to succeed. Developing a curriculum that is broad, balanced yet challenging and also reflects our local community as well as a global dimension. Providing a varied, creative range of up-to-date resources to enable children to understand and explore the changing world of technology. Offering an enriching program of schools trips/ visitors to the school and extra-curricular activities Creating effective working partnerships between the home, school, and the wider community. The children of Upland do have a voice. We have an active school forum that works closely with the Headteacher to not only bring about change but put forward the voice of the children to be heard. Most recently the children have been involved in designing new dishes for the school lunch menu. As well as this they have been thinking about what would make our playground more exciting. At Upland school, we are proud to be developing an exciting and innovative curriculum that ensures that when our pupils leave in year 6, they leave with a comprehensive package of academic results and the creative and personal skills to serve them in the rest of their education and onwards in life. View full school

At Uphall Primary school we aim to provide children with a happy, secure, and stimulating learning experience. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others. Our school strives to reach the highest possible standard in everything we do and in doing this, supports children to become confident, independent learners with a thirst to continually learn and to do better. We offer creative learning opportunities that stimulate, excite, and enrich, making your child successful now and for the future. We place the quality of relationships as a high priority for our staff, pupils, and parents and therefore, expect that everyone within the learning environment will speak courteously to one another. The staff and governors at Uphall Primary School are fully committed to providing the best possible education for all our children. We value and respect each child’s background and experience so that we can develop the whole child. We aim to do this by helping children to: Become confident and independent learners with a positive self-image. Improve standards of achievement across all areas of the curriculum. Develop positive attitudes and values relevant to their own experience and life, and show respect and understanding towards others. Develop lively and enquiring minds. Understand the world in which they live and celebrate their individualities as part of a multicultural society. Uphall Primary is proud that its curriculum is accessible to pupils regardless of their background or starting point. We want all our pupils to be excited and enjoy the education diet we give them every day whilst ensuring that they all make excellent progress across the curriculum. Our curriculum is broad and balanced and follows the Developmental Matters and the National Curriculum. We teach all subjects set out in the National Curriculum – English (which includes Drama), maths, Science, Geography, History, Design and Technology, Art and Design, Physical Education (which includes, Gymnastic, Dance, Swimming, Athletics and Tennis) and Music (which includes singing). All pupils are expected to take part in all subjects. Uphall Primary School is proud to be an inclusive school that strives to support all children to enable them to make the best possible progress. Our team works hard to provide valuable learning experiences through a broad and balanced curriculum. We provide Quality First Teaching with high expectations to make sure that all pupils achieve their full potential. A wide range of support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is given at Uphall to meet individual needs. We feel that it is important to establish an effective partnership with parents and carers from the moment a pupil enters our school. In the initial meeting, questions are asked about medical conditions and special educational needs, which informs us of what provision and procedures are needed to fully support each child. To ensure all additional needs are identified early, we offer a wide range of provisions to suit each individual. We work in partnership with outside agencies and a wide range of professionals such as Health, to make sure that children have access to the appropriate provision. View full school

Welcome to the University Academy of Engineering South Bank. The University Academy of Engineering South Bank operates as part of South Bank Academies Multi-Academy Trust and is sponsored by London South Bank University, the Academy has the STEAM subjects Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths as the focus of the curriculum. University Academy of Engineering South Bank is currently offering places to year 7-8-9 and 12 and for years 2017-2018 will be offering places to year 7-8-9 & 10 and post 16 STEAM skills are increasingly sought after. Our curriculum will prepare our students for further education or careers in the rapidly changing world. Today almost every organization relies on an employee with STEAM experience. Our university partnership will ensure that our unique education is employability-focused and creates confidence amongst all our students. We are extremely proud to be the first University-sponsored Academy in the area. The young people who choose to join us will become part of a great school which provides a unique and innovative education preparing them for success in a rapidly changing world. We are a happy school with high standards of behavior where students feel safe and secure. We build strong relationships with every individual student, they nurture their personal growth and through carefully designed experiences support them to become confident, ambitious, and socially responsible young men and women. We have thought hard about what we need to teach and how we need to teach it. Our curriculum has been planned to cultivate scholarship, intellect, and creativity as our students explore a rich body of knowledge across a broad range of subjects. Through special projects, supported by our business and industry partners, we also provide real-world learning experiences which combine knowledge, thinking, creativity and teamwork within an authentic context. Our students are given significant opportunities to make decisions about their learning in lessons and in the enrichment activities they participate in. We know how important it is for students to take ownership of their education as it increases their engagement in it. Our commitment to this is implicit in our statement that in our school you ‘Create your future. The school is sponsored by London South Bank University and all of our students are automatically associate students of the university with access to University facilities. We are determined that this school should be a haven where every child enjoys their journey of discovery, creativity, and imagination and develops a love for their learning. They will leave our school not just with qualifications showing their academic success, but also with the capacity to think clearly and deeply, a desire to act with integrity and to show kindness and empathy to others, and with the character and experience, they need to thrive in the world. University Academy of Engineering South Bank is an excellent place of learning, designed for the success and happiness of our students, families, and staff. Our Academy's ethos starts and ends with the families and communities we serve. This is underpinned by our Mission Statement "Create your Future" which inspires and motivates our staff and students towards excellence. Our vibrant school community plays a fundamental role in ensuring our students, families, and the wider community are empowered to drive their success. This is underpinned by our commitment to excellence through Connections, Creativity & Challenge. At the University Academy of Engineering South Bank, we believe each student is an individual the best way for one person to learn may not be true for another. There will be opportunities for students to try different styles of learning and discover what works best for them. Our timetable will be structured to include in-depth project-based learning providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of university staff, students, business and engineering partners. Our class sizes and teacher-to-student ratios will be flexible to ensure students get the best support they need. Purpose-designed ICT will motivate and engage our learners. Moving on to secondary school is a big step for students and families. We’ve designed our Key Stage Three curriculum to build on the strengths of primary school teaching and learning to help our students settle into their new Academy. This will help them to make accelerated progress in Year 7 and 8. Every student will have a ‘Community Leader’ who will take responsibility for their academic progress, personal welfare, and development as well as being the first point of contact for families. The Key Stage Four curriculum will prepare our students for the future whether higher study or work-based learning, It will enable our students to gain the national expectation of 8 good GCSE grades (5 or better on the new GCSE 9-1 scale) including English and Maths. The vast majority of students will take the English Baccalaureate and triple science as standard is given our STEM ethos and will. Our students will also have the opportunity to apply their skills in a work environment and have close links to our academy sponsor London Southbank University. All students will study the core curriculum subjects of Mathematics, English, Sciences (including Computer Science), Physical Education, and personal and social education. Each student will be carefully guided through the wide range of examination courses on offer. Students at UAE are offered a rich STEM-based range of ‘A’ level and level 3 courses. Students are taught in relatively small classes to ensure that they receive the best possible opportunities and to maximize their potential. Students who meet their expected grade requirements* are automatically offered a university place at LSBU. Over the 2 years in the sixth form, all students will be given two weeks of work experience in their relevant field. View full school

Unity is a friendly school where all staff is positive and welcoming. Our skilled teachers deliver first-class education in partnership with our families and the community. We are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School and children’s rights are at the heart of all that we do. We are educating our children to be responsible, high-achieving citizens of the future. We opened in September 2015 with just two classrooms in the old Cheetwood center. In autumn 2016 we moved into our amazing new building with 14 light and airy classrooms. By 2019, Unity will have all year groups from Nursery to Year six. Our vision is that children are happy and engaged in their school. We will ensure that they know how to be healthy and can make good choices for themselves. We will support them to develop their thoughts and express their feelings in a safe environment. Unity Community Primary school will have a strong focus on Communication and Enterprise working with families to ensure children are confident communicators from an early age. Our focus on enterprise will raise achievement and help young people to become confident individuals, equipping them with skills for life to create a more positive and prosperous future for themselves. The children and families at our school have settled in Cheetwood and the Salford area from all over the world. We will harness their experiences to ensure our school curriculum is outward-looking. To understand the world around us more, Unity became a UNICEF Rights Respecting School in 2017. We have achieved this award in recognition of all the work we have done around children’s rights and embedding the UN Convention for the Rights of the Child (CRC) into everything we do Unity Community Primary was developed in response to parents and children wanting high-quality education on their doorstep. We’re passionate about families receiving outstanding services, families getting involved in their children’s education, and working with families to ensure children leave school with the skills they need to fulfill their dreams. The provision for the very youngest children at Unity is built on our belief that wellbeing is central to children’s success. With a strong focus on nurture, we put children’s personal, social and emotional development at the heart of everything that we do. Our curriculum has a strong focus on understanding the world and is built around child-initiated, play-based learning. Our approach ensures that our children are confident, courageous, and willing to take risks in their learning. Early language levels are the biggest determiner of achievement in life. We have a strong focus on developing language and communication in all aspects of the curriculum. Unity has achieved Level 1 of the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award, which means that we place children’s rights at the heart of all we do. Article 29 from the Convention for the Rights of the Child says: “Education must develop every child’s personality, talents, and abilities to the full. It must encourage the child’s respect for human rights as well as respect for their parents, their own and other cultures and the environment.” Children in school know this article as, ‘your right to be the best you can be’ and strive to respect this right for everyone every day. At Unity we believe children’s emotional well-being is also very important, so we have a strong pastoral curriculum that will develop resilient, tolerant, responsible, and active citizens of the future. Empowered by a strong sense of wellbeing our children can develop real and meaningful skills which are embedded through practical experience and application. Our children aim high and stay positive, knowing that making mistakes is an important part of learning. We are passionate about the way that we work. We feel strongly that putting wellbeing first creates curious, independent, and creative learners who are secure in their own ability to apply what they know. We know that our local community values education and wants the very best for their children. They want their children to understand the purpose of education, be enterprising and enjoy learning. We work with parents and children to make this happen - parents will lead the development of the school and the nursery, and be involved in all aspects their views will be listened to and valued. Unity will help your child achieve their aspirations and potential and deliver the highest standards of education, behavior, and attendance through working together. Together means you, your children, your extended family, the community, teachers, and volunteers. We strive for families to be involved in everything we do – from making decisions about our building to the color of the uniform for children at the school. We want families to feel part of their children’s education and shape the way their children learn. Our nursery provision caters to 2-4-year-old children. At Unity School Nursery, we give children great opportunities to learn through imagination, creativity, and play in a safe, fun space. We encourage children to be creative, have outdoor adventures, and make memories while learning new skills. We understand how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of others, so we make sure that being at nursery is the next best place to home. Our team is dedicated to looking after your child in whatever way they need, every day. We believe that you are never too young to take the first steps towards fulfilling your dreams. Our nursery has an enthusiastic teacher helping your child get ready for their journey to school. Unity is part of The Big Life group. Big Life is in the business of changing lives, creating opportunities for people who have the least. The Big Life group has more than twenty years of experience working with children and families in Manchester, running nurseries, crèches, and children’s centers. We also run Longsight Community Primary School. We’re passionate about families receiving outstanding services and getting involved in their children’s education, and we work with families to ensure children leave school with the skills they need to fulfill their dreams. View full school

We are parent-owned, founded by a group of parents and teachers in 1970 who was inspired to create a school that would educate children while simultaneously encouraging them to flourish creatively and enjoy the process of learning. We hope you enjoy looking through our website which captures the spirit of Unicorn. Unicorn is a co-educational, independent prep school situated opposite Kew Botanical Gardens. We provide a friendly, creative, and stimulating learning environment for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven. Class sizes are small, with a one-form entry of usually no more than 22 in each year. Uniquely, we are a parent-owned school and have several second-generation Unicorns as pupils. Please register your child soon after birth and then arrange to visit the school. We give priority to siblings and the children of past Unicorns. Other places are offered to children on the waiting list at the discretion of the Headmaster. Teaching methods are thoughtfully planned to encourage, accelerate and support each child’s abilities. The school’s approach helps the less able, as well as the more talented, through small separate groups in reading and maths. We cover all areas of the National Curriculum and more besides so that every child can find areas of personal strength. Our broad curriculum includes computing, science, music, creative arts, French, and PE, all taught by specialist teachers and often in small groups. All classes have a specific time each day for reflection and to develop their thinking skills. In the Junior Classes, Blue and Indigo have ‘Brain Time’ and Violet and Ultra Violet also enjoy philosophy lessons. Unicorn School covers more than the National Curriculum so that every child can find areas of personal strength. We encourage children to learn through active, enjoyable discovery. We’ve held some wonderful drama productions and concerts. Visit the school at any time and you will see fantastic art from every class. All children have music lessons and can take private lessons in ten or so different instruments. Unicorn School has established and maintains close links with many well-known day and boarding schools. Alternate spring terms, we hold a ‘Future Schools Evening’ to which Heads from a range of schools are invited to talk to parents. Leavers are thoroughly prepared and gain entry to schools to which they are well suited. We are very proud of the scholarships achieved. Former Unicorn children, parents, and teachers maintain close contact with the school. Some past pupils even return as parents, thereby helping to perpetuate the original ethos and we even now have second-generation Unicorns. Unicorn School is a parent-owned, co-educational, independent prep school, founded in Kew, Richmond, by a group of parents and teachers in 1970. It occupies a large Victorian house and redeveloped coach house, overlooking Kew Gardens, with well-equipped, bright, and airy classrooms. Class names are based on colors of the rainbow (Red for our nursery, through to Ultra Violet Class being Year 6). Unicorn School is recognized by the Department for Education. As an IAPS school, it is inspected regularly and accredited by the Independent Schools Council. We are always grateful for help on class outings and Infant classes appreciate help with reading, cooking, and computing. Parents assist Junior classes with reading and helping to run some of the Thursday clubs or providing transport. Parents are welcome to attend assemblies, especially if their child is taking part in their class assembly. Prize-giving and final assembly are held at the end of each term. During Harvest Festival assembly, each child is asked to bring in non-perishable food items which our School Committee then distributes to charity. At Christmas, Infants put on a Christmas show and Juniors hold a carol concert at the Barn Church. In spring, we have the Unicorn Arts Week and an assembly with a particular theme. The grand finale is the year-end production by Ultra Violet Class (Year 6), in which parents provide invaluable help with costumes, scenery, and staging. Parent meetings are held at the start of the autumn term to meet the class teacher and assistant. A copy of the timetable is provided and what to expect during the year ahead is explained eg homework days/matches/music lessons.Parent/teacher interviews are held in the autumn and spring terms. In the spring term, you can book to meet with all the teachers your child sees, eg games, French, special needs, etc. Individual parent meetings for Violet Class, to discuss senior schools, are held in the summer term. Each class has at least three reps. Part of their job is to sit on the School Committee, which meets once a term. Being a rep is a great opportunity to get to know other people and how the school operates. Reps assist at school events, eg. Harvest Festival, Christmas and summer fairs, help organize fund-raising events and plan social ones. As a parent-owned school, the Governing Body consists of elected representatives of the parents and certain non-parental individuals (usually, but not exclusively, having educational experience) who are invited by the other Governors to stand for election. View full school

We are constantly pleased with the very positive reaction we receive from parents, children, and visitors to our school. Our excellent staff and governors are an enthusiastic, dedicated team of people who are committed to achieving the very best for every child within our care to help them reach their full potential. Children are at the center of everything we do at Unicorn Primary. We aim to provide a stimulating learning environment in which children are excited to learn and are given the confidence to achieve their potential. We pride ourselves on encouraging a child's enthusiasm and nurturing a love of learning. We want children to enjoy school life and we work to achieve this in an environment that fosters the traditional values of respect, reliability, and responsibility. This is demonstrated in our Unicorn Promise: Strive to achieve Believe in me Respect me and others Solve my problems I can do it Challenge me In our relentless drive for excellence, we foster strong links between home and school, actively encouraging parents to be closely involved in their child’s education. As part of Compass Academy Trust (please find the link to the Compass Academy Trust website at the bottom of this page), Unicorn Primary School benefits from working closely with four other local primary schools and has the opportunity to collaborate and share good practice whilst still retaining our identity and ethos. We try to develop pupils as excellent learners, with social and emotional skills that help them to reach their full potential in life. Unicorn Primary School has much to offer other than purely academic, sporting, and musical success and we would be delighted to welcome you to our school. Please contact the school office direct (the details can be found on the “Contact” page on our website) with any queries you may have or to make an appointment for a school visit to experience our exciting, vibrant and happy environment. Children are at the center of everything we do at Unicorn. We have high expectations for every one of the children within our care irrespective of their ability or background. All our children are expected to work hard and challenge themselves to be the very best that they can be. We intend to ensure that our children develop a love for learning that will remain with them throughout their life. To this end, we make learning fun wherever possible. We encourage our children to understand that it is alright to get things wrong as making mistakes is an important part of the learning process. Praise and positive encouragement are key elements of our approach as we believe that children with high self-esteem and a ‘can do’ approach to learning achieve more. High standards of behavior are also a key factor to life at Unicorn. Our children understand that good manners, respect, and tolerance are essential and their behavior is excellent. We place a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and use praise and positive encouragement to help each child to be able to ‘make the right decisions for themselves. Unicorn Primary School is part of Compass Academy Trust, along with Oak Lodge, Marian Vian, and Wickham Common primary schools. We opened in 2003 accepting 30 reception-aged children and through phased development grew year on year, becoming a full one-form entry primary school in 2009. From 2010 we have been accepting 60 children into our reception year group and we have continued to grow year on year until 2016 when we became a full two-form entry primary school. Our school is an inspiring place to be in! We are fortunate enough to be able to boast that we are a rural school in an urban setting. We are situated just off South Eden Park Road and our grounds not only adjoin a nature reserve but also enjoy views over a lake. We work hard to ensure that this exciting outdoor location plays as important a part of our learning environment as the school building itself. Planting has been ‘zoned’ to match the different world continents and our playground is home to three rather large dinosaurs, an African hut, and a seating pavilion that overlooks the lake. In addition to the amazing location in which our school is set, each of our classrooms has been furnished to provide bright attractive learning environments. Information Technology systems are an integral part of the school design with interactive whiteboards, tablets, and laptops in each year group. Wireless technology is available throughout the school. In addition, our modern building includes a large well-equipped hall, six shared learning areas, and an attractive modern library that adjoins a quiet internal courtyard, which is home to our rabbit Cookie and Fluffy! Access to the school is via a footbridge over a stream thus ensuring the children’s safety. In addition to the tarmac and grassed playing areas directly attached to the school we also have the luxury of a large playing field. View full school

Undy Primary School benefits from airy buildings, a dedicated Nursery, open courtyards, a forest school, and a large playing field. The school is in a pleasant, semi-rural setting on an elevated site in the growing village of Undy with views over the Bristol Channel and the Severn Bridge. We cater to children aged from 3-11 years from Undy, Magor, and surrounding communities. The school delivers its curriculum and conducts its business through the medium of English only, except for the use of incidental Welsh. Children are taught, for the most part, with their peer group. Some classes will comprise of two-year groups. Welsh Assembly Government limits our class sizes to a maximum of 30. At Undy Primary School we aim to: Make our school a happy place to learn, so we can be the best we can be! Make learning fun and exciting in lots of different ways! Be kind to and take care of each other and our school. Be happy about our own and other’s success. Be sensible and responsible. Care about our community and the environment. Keep fit and healthy. Share our learning with parents and the local community. We like it when they help us learn too Learning logs are posted weekly on the individual pages of the classes on our website. The activities are linked to class activities and topics. We request that parents fully support their children in completing their tasks, that it is returned when requested and that it is completed to a high standard. Any parental queries regarding Learning Logs should be addressed to the individual class teacher concerned. The class teacher deals with discipline in the first place and then the Heads of each Key Stage, then the Deputy Head, and if necessary, by the Headteacher. During the lunchtime break, discipline is the responsibility of the supervising lunchtime leaders, who can refer to the head, or other staff, should the need arise. Our school charter is based on the “United Nations Charter for the Rights of the Child” (UNCRC). It promotes self-discipline, well-being, and safety. View full school

Underhill School and Children’s Centre is a welcoming school community, where there is a strong emphasis on caring for, supporting, and listening to pupils. The pupils here are happy and enthusiastic and have a natural love of learning. Our school values are underpinned by the fundamental British values outlined in the National Curriculum 2014. We strongly believe in developing well-rounded, socially aware, and positive members of the community, as well as offering a wide and diverse education. We support and teach these values in a variety of ways. Our ‘Golden Rules’ support each of these values, and enable our pupils to work together in a respectful community. We have a fantastic staff team at Underhill School and Children’s Centre who are all committed to providing the best opportunities for pupils. We provide an interesting, stimulating curriculum that responds to the needs of different learning styles and learners’ different needs. We also endeavor to equip pupils with the skills to become valuable members of the local community and to have aspirations for their futures. The school serves a culturally diverse community, which brings richness to school life - this is highly valued and is celebrated both in the curriculum and in school life. We thrive on our diverse community with a rich variety of home languages, cultures, faiths, and traditions. We want our pupils to be global citizens, able to succeed and build a fulfilling life in a sustainable and increasingly international society. The school has links with schools in Europe through the British Council’s ‘Comenius Project’: we are currently working with schools in Spain, Turkey & France. We believe that parental partnership is vital to ensuring the well-being and academic success of pupils. Parents are an essential component of our school community. We welcome parents to come into the school to support the children in their learning. Our PTA holds events throughout the year to help raise money to further enrich activities within the school. The governors also work effectively with the school to ensure the best possible provision and outcomes for its pupils At Underhill, we all dare to create a fun learning environment that is safe and inspires our children’s whole community to achieve. We aim to nurture everyone’s dreams and learn together in a culture of respect. Underhill School and Children’s Centre is committed to serving its community. It recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. 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 advise 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. View full school

we aim to provide our pupils with a happy and enriched learning environment as they begin their school journey. Our well-qualified team of staff supports our pupils in developing their academic and personal qualities in a broad range of subjects. We ensure that children are given the focused attention they need by having both a high staff to pupil ratio, and specialist teachers for Art, Music, PE, and French. We aim to give each child the opportunity to develop at their own pace, whilst at the same time thoroughly preparing them for their next stage of learning. The Independent Schools Inspectorate found the Pre-Prep "successfully achieves its aim to provide a happy, supportive, and stimulating environment where intellectual curiosity and independence of mind are developed, and self-discovery and self-expression are fostered". We warmly welcome you to visit our school so that we can share our unique atmosphere with you. UCS Pre-Prep joined the UCS Foundation of Schools in 2002. UCS Pre-Prep fully supports the aims and ethos of the whole UCS Foundation intellectual curiosity and independence of mind are developed, self-discovery and self-expression are fostered, and learning co-operatively and collaboratively is highly valued. Learning for our 100 pupils aged 4-7 takes place through a range of carefully planned activities including formal teaching, and structured indoor and outdoor play. Pupils are encouraged to think creatively, explore their environment and problem solve. We believe this enables them to construct their understanding of the world around them. We have an average class size of 14 – 18 pupils, and all teachers are supported by teaching assistants as well as specialist teachers in Music, Art, DT, and PE. We cover the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Key Stage One Programme of Study, thus providing a broad and balanced curriculum through creative, innovative, and exciting teaching. There are designated Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One areas, with light, well-equipped classrooms, a spacious gym, an Art room, and a library area. Our pupils also use the facilities at the Senior School and Junior Branch regularly. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. If you live in North London, it will also be one of the most difficult because of the large number of good schools from which you can choose, and the many and varied opinions you will hear from other parents. Words and pictures may help a little but it is only by visiting a school and sensing the unique atmosphere of the establishment that you will know if it is what you want for your child. JUNIOR BRANCH 11 HOLLY HILL, HAMPSTEAD LONDON, NW3 6QN TEL: 020 7435 3068 EMAIL: [email protected] UCS is one of the top academic schools in London - but it is far more than that. UCS is genuinely distinctive. At UCS, academic success is just one part of an outstanding all-around education. We treat every pupil as an individual. We know them all well. We respect them all. We draw out their talents and we rejoice in their achievements and their contribution. Education at UCS is lively and varied, creative and imaginative. True to the aims of our founders, we encourage intellectual curiosity and we foster a real sense of communal endeavor. More than just a place of study, UCS is an inclusive, tolerant, positive, and friendly community. It is stimulating and demanding cheerful and open-minded. SENIOR SCHOOL FROGNAL, HAMPSTEAD LONDON, NW3 6XH TEL: 020 7435 2215 EMAIL: [email protected] The School's commitment to fostering independence of mind, together with our long-standing belief in tolerance and respect for the individual, combined with high-quality academic teaching and excellent specialist facilities to produce a Sixth Form education that is stimulating, enjoyable, and successful. That success is measured not only by academic results - which are outstanding - but also by the happy, well-balanced, and fulfilled students who leave UCS to progress to the higher educational institutions of their choice. SIXTH FORM FROGNAL, HAMPSTEAD LONDON, NW3 6XH TEL: 020 7435 2215 EMAIL: [email protected] View full school