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The all-around, inclusive education on offer at Strathallan has always been a core component of Strathallan's ethos and is focused on bringing out the very best in every pupil. We have high expectations at Strathallan and this encourages our pupils to believe in themselves, to be inquisitive, to be resilient, and to show ambition both in and out of the classroom. Our pupils feel happy and valued, which gives them the confidence, enthusiasm, and social awareness for life-long learning needed to succeed in a fast-changing world. Respect for tradition and an openness to innovation are valued and we encourage our pupils to work with and learn from each other, whilst also showing courage to stand up for what they believe. We aim to send our pupils out into the world with strong friendships already forged and the ability to make new ones, with the knowledge and skills to succeed at university and beyond, and with a broad range of interests to enrich their lives. We are proud to be the first school in Scotland to offer pathways that include full GCSE and A-Level offerings alongside full Highers and Advanced Highers programs. This unique triple pathway is designed to provide choice and flexibility in the face of a diverse range of tertiary education and employment options after school. With 24 subjects to choose from, we offer one of the broadest curriculums available in Scotland, as well as the opportunity for pupils to tailor their program to their strengths, interests, and future study or career goals. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is also available as an option for some Sixth Form pupils. This choice is determined by the needs of the individual, permitting pupils to choose the right balance of subjects and extra-curricular activities to suit their commitments and ambitions. Pupils join Riley House, our Junior School, from lots of different backgrounds. We look closely at the needs of each individual and tailor classes to support the transition from their previous school. Courses are generally based on English Key Stages Two and Three. Our primary school teachers work alongside subject-specific teachers from the Senior School to provide a broad academic curriculum and prepare pupils for moving up into the Third Form. View full school

We are a mixed, all-ability, and non-faith school. Our purpose is to educate all the children in our diverse local community. For us, stressing what we have in common is as important as celebrating our diversity. By learning together we come to understand and appreciate the different cultures and faiths that contribute to our rich and varied society. Stratford School Academy educates pupils from ages 11 to 16 and we believe the needs, aspirations, and safety of each child are very important. We aim to provide the very best learning experiences for the children of our local community so that they achieve their full potential and are well prepared for independence and adulthood. Stratford School Academy is an all-ability nonfaith school. We are situated in a part of London that is home to many faiths and cultures. For us stressing what we all have in common is as important as celebrating our diversity. We want all our pupils to become the authors of their own life stories not the subjects of them and we provide a curriculum that makes sure everyone can leave us with the qualifications they need to follow their chosen career route. As an Academy, we can maximize the control of our destiny, although in practice we share with our neighboring schools the common purpose of providing top-class education to the children of Newham. Some think that we are born with a fixed amount of ability and intelligence. We don’t – because science tells us otherwise. What we now know is that our brains are like muscles: with carefully planned lessons all pupils can become more intelligent, better learners, they can achieve surprising things and get better than expected results. Our job is to do our best to make sure this happens. School is an important step on the road to learning but it is not the only one. We must teach our pupils not just what they need to know now but also how to become independent learners who understand how to learn – people who, when they leave us, can travel the road to education by themselves. We provide a curriculum that makes sure everyone can leave us with the qualifications they need to follow their chosen career route. All pupils who want to can take the English Baccalaureate subjects. As well as teaching our pupils what they need to learn, it’s also important that we teach them how to learn. So we have developed a ‘two-dimensional’ approach to teaching. In lessons, we teach our pupils not only the content they need to know but also the skills and learning habits that will stay with them throughout their lives and which will stand them in good stead whatever they chose to do in the future. Doing homework is part of this equation so we set homework every day and we expect it to be done: there are school homework sessions available every day to provide support and guidance to pupils who feel they need it. We also run a wide range of extracurricular activities because taking part in physical, artistic, and community tasks is important in a well-rounded education. View full school

At Strand on the Green Infant and Nursery School, we offer an active and exciting curriculum for 3-7 year age range where children learn through a balance of child-centered play and teacher-led sessions, setting them up to be independent and successful learners in our linked Junior School and beyond. Our inspirational and talented teaching team provides an environment that nurtures a love of learning, inquiry, creativity, teamwork, and unity. Every child is encouraged to achieve the highest standards possible, in an atmosphere where all success, great or small, is properly celebrated. Progress for all children in basic skills is excellent, no matter their starting points and we are proud of our academic standards. We recognize the importance of developing young children's spoken language and understanding and this is reflected in our emphasis on active learning through play in the Early Years. Our Swan Centre provides specialist teaching and a structured environment for children with Autism who are also able to successfully access sessions in the mainstream school with support. Our curriculum is truly broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on supporting children to be happy, healthy, and motivated, able to work collaboratively with others, and rise confidently to challenges in life. We offer a range of sports activities including PE taught by specialist staff and the daily mile run by KS1 children most days. Music and creativity are promoted through a themed curriculum approach and families can also opt for paid individual instrument tuition if they wish. We are uniquely situated, tucked away in Strand on the Green, within a stone’s throw of the River Thames in Chiswick. We utilize that locality to the full, with regular educational visits out of school. We work hard on providing high-quality learning environments inside and outside including two lovely Early Years outdoor learning areas, a ‘field' and a Forest School area. At Strand on the Green Infant & Nursery School, our aim is for each child to achieve his/ her full potential, academically, socially, physically, creatively, and spiritually. This will be achieved through a partnership with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and the wider community. Our curriculum takes into account that each pupil is an individual with a mixture of talents and needs. Through our curriculum, we aim to nurture and develop this potential for each individual. Our school affords high priority to numeracy, literacy, and the ability of pupils to express themselves fluently and confidently. In all subject areas, recognition is given to the importance of first-hand experience and practical tasks in the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills. As a school, we are not committed to anyone's approach to teaching and learning but to using a range of techniques to achieve our mission. Our children are active learners and everyone is challenged or supported to engage with the curriculum. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum but have tailored this to suit the children living in our community and to reflect our local environment. For example, visiting local places of worship and learning through outings to the Gunnersbury Museum and Kew Gardens. These visits are all integral to our curriculum. Some of our visits such as the Science Museum, The National Gallery and West Wittering are further afield. Teachers make learning relevant and exciting, for example, there is always a purpose given to Writing. Outdoor learning is valued as much as indoor learning Nursery and Reception work in outdoor learning areas and all children have the opportunity to learn through a ‘Forest Schools Programme’ and learn social and physical skills at playtime and lunchtimes. By making sure lessons are fun and engaging, we aim to foster a 'love of learning so that children approach their tasks with enthusiasm and confidence. Teachers' expectations of what each child is capable of achieving are very high and learning is structured, relevant, and stimulating to meet the needs of each child. At the same time, pupils are encouraged to set their high standards and to learn to appreciate success. Children are encouraged to be independent and are offered a variety of child-initiated learning as well as teacher-directed tasks. We are proud of the outstanding behavior demonstrated by the children at Strand Infants. We believe in the provision of a high-quality curriculum, with exciting and engaging activities combined with high expectations for learning and behavior at all times. We encourage all adults and children to use positive language and manners, demonstrating respect and trusting relationships. Our Behaviour Policy is followed calmly, positively, and consistently by all staff. Parents and carers work in partnership with the school, celebrating the good news about behavior and working through any challenges together. View full school

Welcome to Stover Preparatory School. We are a school where academic and personal development goes hand-in-hand. Here, your child will develop in a safe and secure environment, one where our staff does go above and beyond to get to know every pupil. It is this nurturing environment that allows children to not only enjoy school but also to take risks with their learning, without fear of failure. Only by taking such risks, will children be able to fully achieve their potential. At Stover, we seek to ‘prepare’ our pupils for the future and do so by offering a broad and balanced curriculum: one where the Arts and Sport are encouraged alongside English, Mathematics, Science, and Computing. Furthermore, we place great emphasis on the development of personal skills including communication, problem–solving, risk management, resilience, and leadership, whilst also focusing on developing the skills of public speaking culminating in all children sitting the English Speaking Board examination in Year 5. We also believe that it is our job to ‘inspire’ pupils, facilitating a lifelong love of learning. To this end, our teachers plan and teach engaging and stimulating lessons both in and outside of the classroom, and are always seeking to provide those ‘WOW’ experiences. Children are given the opportunity and time to discover and investigate whilst working with their class teachers, as well as specialists in Music, Drama, Sport, and Languages. We are blessed with having 64 acres of land at Stover and we utilize this to support and enhance learning experiences as often as possible ranging from poetry in the classroom, outdoor maths, and pond dipping in Science, through to storytime and the learning of survival skills in our woodland school all pupils, from Reception to Year 6 have Forest School as part of their curriculum. Children can take part in a range of after-school activities in Reception through to Year 6. These include sports clubs as well as ICT, Quiz club, Fencing, Judo, Clay Pigeon, Orchestra, Arts and Crafts, Construction, and even Zumba! We are a friendly, caring, and supportive school with an active parent body – the ‘Friends of Stover’ who meet regularly. You are very welcome to join us for one of our Open Days where your children can join in activities whilst you meet staff and have a tour around the school. Alternatively, if you would like to visit us individually then please do contact us to arrange. We look forward to meeting you. Perhaps it is our location, in the foothills of Dartmoor yet in the heart of Devon’s glorious countryside, just a few miles from the sea, that makes Stover unique. We are a close and warm community, all working towards one goal – the education of children, from the early years, right through until they become young adults. Excellence in teaching and nurturing pupils lies at the heart of all we do at Stover. These dual objectives drive our decisions and shape our priorities. By teaching, we include, along with our excellent academic results that we continually achieve year after year, our teaching of important life skills such as self-confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, and care for the community. From the early beginnings of the Chestnut School in Newton Abbot in the late 1920s, Stover School was founded on its present site in 1932 by Mrs. Joan Key (née Dence). The 64-acre site comprises the core of Stover Park, the historic estate of the Templer family from the 18C. The estate was acquired by the XI Duke of Somerset in 1829, remaining in the Seymour family until its sale after the Great War in 1921. Through the generosity of the Key family, the school became an educational Trust and a company limited by guarantee in 1956. The Key family has continued to take a close interest in the school since that time, with two family members serving on the Board of Governors today. Until 1994 the school was a day and boarding school for girls aged 11 – 18 years. A Nursery was opened in 1994 and a Junior School for girls the following year. Junior-aged boys were admitted in 2002, originally being taught in parallel classes to the girls. Since then, boys have been progressively assimilated into the Senior School, so that, today, both the Preparatory School and the Senior School are almost fully co-educational. A new Boarding House for boys has recently been constructed. Class sizes are modest and education standards high. The school also has a long-standing reputation for excellence in music, drama, and expressive arts. Increased pupil numbers since the admission of boys have prompted the expansion of other facilities at the school in recent years. These have included a new Art and Photography Block, a new Science and Mathematics Building, and campus-wide expansion in ICT facilities and other modern technologies. Outside, a short course golf course, additional playing fields, cricket squares, a covered tennis court, and a new sports pavilion with changing rooms have created greater opportunities for competitive sport and leisure. View full school

At Stormont House School, our staff, students, parents, and governors work together to provide a nurturing learning environment that develops students’ talents as well as targets their individual needs. The support of the whole school network enables students to overcome barriers and achieve their personal best. Our Sixth form provision offers our students an opportunity to continue to achieve in their studies and to experience the wider world of work. Stormont House School Sixth Form supports and prepares students for their future progression and transition into employment and independent living through its offer of extended and supported work experience and work-based learning. Students continue to have access to our strong pastoral support and career advice. Stormont House School is pleased to welcome you into our Year 12 and we wish you every success in your studies and your future. Students at this school have complex and inter-related special educational needs to the extent that their ability to learn, thrive and develop in a secondary mainstream setting is significantly affected. The vast majority of students arrive on secondary transfer from mainstream primary schools. Although students’ social communication, emotional and social development needs may impact their behavior at times, the school is not appropriate for conduct disorder or other emotional and behavioral difficulties that present an ongoing significant risk to others. Some of our governors are parents/carers, some are staff, and some come with a range of experience in business, the creative sector, or the local community. The whole governing body is crucial to the success of the school and holds the school leadership accountable for the progress of students and the quality of education provided. Having a governing body with a wide range of backgrounds allows different points of view to be heard as we try to improve the school still further. Sometimes the governors have to make difficult decisions about budgets or choosing priorities for the school. The Internet and other digital and information technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. Electronic communication helps both teachers and pupils to learn from each other. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and increase awareness of the context to promote effective learning. Children and young people should have an entitlement to safe Internet access at all times and all our students are required to follow the school Actable Use Policy. The school currently has places for 120 students. There are two classes of 10 pupils in each year group, covering Years 7 to 12 (ages 11-17). There are 20 places in each year group. Each class of 10 pupils is taught by a teacher and a Teaching Assistant (TA). In some cases, there may be two Teaching Assistants if any students in the class have an ongoing physical condition that affects their learning, or require transitional or additional support agreed with the relevant Local Authority. This structure differs from the primary mainstream model of an individual Learning Support Assistant attached to the particular student for a certain number of hours and allows students to be grouped flexibly to meet their needs. There are sometimes additional adults working alongside the teacher and TA, for example, creative professionals, specialist sports coaches, or speech & language therapists. As a parent or carer, you will be aware of the importance and influence of digital commutation. Your children use it to view content, socialize and interact using a range of devices. It is understandable to be concerned about the unexpected risks they may have to deal with online. All students follow a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum that includes National Curriculum. Students are usually taught in classes of 10, there are 2 classes in each Year Group. Each class in every year studies English Mathematics Science Art & Design Design Technology Food Technology Personal, Social, Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE) Physical Education (PE) Humanities (History and Geography) Religious Education (RE) Music and Computing & Digital Expression (CDE). Spanish is studied in Year 7, Philosophy is studied in Years 8 & 9, Social Communication lessons run in Years 7 & 8. Not all of our student's needs can be met in the classroom by teachers and teaching assistants alone. A large number of students need additional specialist support at some stage, and we work closely with other agencies to provide this. Sometimes students are withdrawn from lessons to receive this support or follow a tailored program, but it is equally important for specialists from other disciplines to work with teachers and other staff to tailor the current learning environment to meet an individual or a group's needs that bit better. Our speech and language therapists, in particular, focus on this in-classroom support rather than withdrawal methods. Some of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) are based in the school, while others, such as OT and physiotherapists, visit the school to assess and set programs to be delivered by school staff. View full school

Welcome to Stonyhurst Anywhere, our virtual learning platform. An online platform aiming to deliver a Stonyhurst Jesuit education wherever you are. Stonyhurst Anywhere is our response to the current situation, aiming to support our pupils and their families in navigating these difficult times and putting Quant Je Puis, 'All That we Can' at the heart of all that we do. Stonyhurst College, together with its prep school Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall, is the UK’s leading independent Catholic boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 3 – 18 years. We recognize young people for the unique individuals they are, helping them to develop and share their particular gifts and talents. We constantly look to innovate and use our extensive history and traditions as a lens on the present and the future. At the heart of everything we do is delivering an exceptional education for our pupils and ensuring that their formation, both inside and outside of the classroom, is the best in the world. We empower them to be the best that they can be, shaping leaders of the future. As a Jesuit school in the UK, the values upon which Stonyhurst was founded in 1593 continue to underpin everything that we do today. Our pupils are encouraged to involve themselves fully in the opportunities offered to them. Living in a supportive and diverse community, they are helped to develop those qualities of character that will distinguish them in later life as men and women for others. An Ignatian school provides a foundation for such a life, an education that nurtures individuality and encourages generosity. It is a springboard to a life of purpose. We achieve high academic results, have exceptional pastoral care, and offer an extensive range of co-curricular activities. Jesuit schools are places committed to the outstanding formation of character, wanting to develop their pupils into young adults who will go on to live good and virtuous lives. Stonyhurst continues to have a permanent Jesuit presence on the staff and a Jesuit Chaplain who lives and works at the College. We also have a Lay Chaplaincy Team. The College welcomes young people who support our ethos and pedagogy, including those who belong to other Christian traditions or other faiths. Stonyhurst College has an outstanding academic record, with many pupils going on to the best universities in the UK, Europe, and around the world. In 2018 we achieved the highest UK Government Value-Added Scores in Sixth Form of any Catholic Independent School. Teaching at Stonyhurst centers on the individual and encourages pupils to study independently and to think for themselves. Small classes and positive teacher-pupil relationships enable pupils to achieve their full academic potential. All pupils have a personal tutor. An effective learning support department enables those with special educational needs to achieve their best. The Sixth Form offers a choice of three study routes – A-Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma, or the IB Career-Related Programme. Pupils receive a wealth of support to guide them through their chosen courses and to assist them with their university applications. The creative life of the College is rich and varied, offering many opportunities to learn, perform and compete across music, art, drama, and dance. Drama has been a key feature of school life at Stonyhurst since the 16th century. The school has its own First Folio of Shakespeare, which is used by all pupils during their time here. Stonyhurst is world-famous for its sporting tradition. In rugby, hockey, tennis, and netball we have an exceptional track record and talent pathways. Pupils play for fun or at the national level, according to their potential. International tours take Stonyhurst pupils all over the world. The main team games are rugby, hockey, cricket, netball, athletics, and football. Additional sports include tennis, cross-country running, gymnastics, basketball, and swimming. Facilities include a swimming pool, a nine-hole golf course, an all-weather pitch, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme is extremely successful too, as is the Combined Cadet Force. Over 100 different activities are offered each week. Stonehurst has a strong reputation for educational excellence rooted in the Jesuit belief that excellence in education and learning is Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam, for the greater glory of God. Our academic staff is talented, knowledgeable, and passionate about their subject areas – every one of our teachers has been hand-picked not only because of their ability to teach but because of their ability to inspire. Educational excellence at Stonyhurst extends far beyond academic subjects and classrooms. Cura personalis, care for the whole person, is at the heart of Jesuit schools, therefore co-curricular activities and formation of character also form part of a Stonyhurst education. New students respond enthusiastically to our pupil-centered teaching which, from the foundation stage to the sixth form, stimulates intellectual curiosity and fosters a lifelong passion for learning. Our school was originally founded in Saint-Omer, near Calais, in 1593 by Fr Robert Persons SJ under the patronage of Philip II of Spain. The purpose of the College was to provide a Catholic education for English boys at a time when this was prohibited in the pupils’ own country. In 1762 Louis XV of France expelled the Jesuit order from his kingdom, and the College was forced to move from Saint-Omer and was re-established at Bruges. Following the worldwide suppression of the Jesuits by Pope Clement XIV in 1773, the school was offered sanctuary in Liege where it remained for twenty-one years. Following the outbreak of the French Revolution in 1789, Liege was besieged by Revolutionary forces in 1794, and the College was forced to seek refuge in England. By that time, the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1791 had been passed in Parliament, which permitted Catholic schools to operate within England. A former pupil of the College at Bruges, Thomas Weld of Lulworth, offered his empty house, Stonyhurst Hall, as a temporary refuge until it was safe to return to the continent. The first pupils arrived from Liege on the 29th of August 1794 and the school, henceforth known as Stonyhurst College, began its first academic year in England. View full school

At Stoneydown, we are determined that all our children will make excellent progress in developing the skills, knowledge, understanding, and attitudes needed for high-quality learning. We believe that we all learn best when we work together and when lessons are creative and fun. We have devised a curriculum map that is built on a 2-year cycle enabling classes to work together on half-termly topics. This statement summarises the values, aims, and objectives that Stoneydown’s curriculum seeks to embody. We also recognize that the curriculum experienced by the children does not just include the planned curriculum, but involves the so-called ‘hidden curriculum’ of relationships, ethos, informal learning, and learning outside school hours. Park Primary School and our vibrant community of learners. We are a happy, growing school, at the heart of the community, expanding to become a fully 3-form entry by 2020. We have two sites, a short hop away from each other, across Pretoria Avenue but we are very much one school. Stoneydown is an open and welcoming school. Our pupils, staff, parents, and governors all play an integral part in shaping our present and future we value learning from each other and enjoy celebrating our pupils’ achievements. Working together, we have an uncompromising commitment to ensuring all our pupils receive an excellent, rounded education through an enriched and creative curriculum. Our committed and caring staff work enthusiastically to ensure all children thrive and have the tools to succeed. We know that children achieve best when they are engaged, challenged, and see purpose in their learning. We are a vibrant community school. We want children to be happy, confident, life-long learners and to believe that: We are at the heart of our community We welcome and celebrate all our families and cultures We help our community We care for our environment We love being creative with our learning We think independently and creatively We are all entitled to access to the creative and performing arts View full school

Ensuring excellent academic progress is at the absolute core of Stonar life and this begins in the Prep School with an exciting curriculum and a focus on developing the skills of learning. Small classes and dedicated and imaginative teachers continue to inspire throughout the school. Stonar consistently scores in the top 10% of schools for added-value, which is measured annually in an independent long-term Durham University study of over 40,000 secondary school students. Our pupils make exceptional progress with an average 0.5-1 uplift in grades in their final GCSEs achieved against predictions measured at the start of Year 10. An ‘average’ score would gain an overall value-added score of zero, while a good school might expect an uplift of 0.2% improvement. Whilst we have a broad academic intake, Stonar’s students of all abilities, therefore, do better than they could have expected. Alongside academic progress, we provide a wealth of opportunities for all pupils to develop the personal and interpersonal skills that they will need to flourish as adults. We foster the development of respect, resilience, and integrity through tutor programs, leadership opportunities, and co-curricular programs. Stonar is set in a stunning 80-acre campus in rural west Wiltshire, close to both Bath and Chippenham. The school's peaceful location on the outskirts of the village of Atworth ensures pupils benefit from an abundance of space and fresh air. The school is located 20 minutes west of Bath and 25 minutes southwest of Chippenham, where trains run regularly to London Paddington. The M4 motorway is also easily accessible. Many day pupils use our school minibusses, which serve pupils from several nearby towns and villages. More information can be found on our School Minibus page. Our mission is to prepare each student to live successfully in a globalized world by furnishing them with the skills and attitudes to flourish academically and personally. We provide an inspirational learning-centered environment where each student is encouraged to understand how to learn and to achieve the highest possible results Personal development is key to success in a globalized world and we encourage pupils to understand the core values of respect, resilience, and integrity as well as the prep school personal learning goals, and to live them out in their daily lives. A foundation of British values and the UK curriculum is complemented by an outward-looking attitude and the opportunities afforded to pupils from membership of the Globeducate group of schools. Language teaching and experiential learning opportunities allow pupils to feel at ease working with students from different cultures both at home and abroad Pupils gain knowledge and skills beyond the academic curriculum through our extensive co-curricular program and outstanding equestrian facilities. In 1920 Stour House School was taken over by three joint heads Miss Gladys Crook, Miss Isabel Blackwell, and Miss Edith Joslin, affectionately known by Stonarians as "the Three". They expanded the school to the extent that it outgrew its premises. The school was packed up and moved over the bridge to Stonar House "close to the sea, smoke-free air and spacious accommodation." From then on it became Stonar House School. With its newly acquired extensive grounds, the first Stonar pony arrived – Tufty. By 1934 riding was firmly established at Stonar House. Stonar House remained the school's home until 1939 and the outbreak of the Second World War when the MOD requisitioned the land and the entire school community was forced to decamp. Luckily one of the Heads had relatives in Wiltshire who alerted her to Cottles Park. The school was packed up and moved to its current location. The School ponies, a goat called Ambrosia, a dog, a cat, and a bowl of goldfish moved too. In the words of Miss Blackwell: The 'Three' continued to run Stonar until they retired in the 1960s. Their successor Miss Doreen Denmark expanded and developed the school for 20 years, until her retirement in the 1980s. Since then Stonar and its unique Equestrian Centre have flourished with a committed staff, strong governance, and excellent facilities within its superb parkland setting. Founded as a single-sex school, the school decided to accept boys throughout the Prep School. Following this successful transition, 2016 was our first year of Senior co-education and the school is now fully co-educational. The school was acquired by the Globeducate Group in 2013, which is committed to developing and enhancing the educational provision at the school while ensuring it continues to retain what makes it special. Crucially, the school's pervading ethos from its earliest days, of warmth, support, and a 'can-do attitude is as strong as ever. Stonar and its unique Equestrian Centre have been able to flourish due to a body of committed staff and strong governance. On the following pages, you will find a comprehensive list of all staff members at Stonar as well as contact details. View full school

Here at Stoke Newington School & Sixth Form, we pride ourselves in providing all our students with excellent creative teaching and learning opportunities within the curriculum and through our program of extra-curricular activities. We want all of our students to enjoy their secondary education, do exceptionally well academically, and grow personally and socially as active citizens in our community. We are delighted you’re interested in applying for our school. You can apply directly through the Hackney Learning Trust website. We are a popular school and have a waiting list for places in all years. Please note that admissions for our school are handled by Hackney Council’s Learning Trust. The school has no say in allocating places. Please have a look at our prospectus and our upcoming open days. Once your child has been accepted we make every effort to make their transition to secondary school as smooth and as enjoyable as possible. We have a sixth form block with state-of-the-art ICT facilities, a study space, a common room, and a cafe to provide a marvelous academic environment for our growing number of students. Our students get places at top universities, studying subjects including medicine, economics, and art. Academic excellence is key to students’ success. Our curriculum offer includes a wide range of A levels as well as our popular and highly rated BTEC sports course. The A-level subjects reflect our academic and creative school ethos ranging from English, the three sciences, and maths through to subjects such as music technology, art, and photography, as well as new subjects such as philosophy and economics. Our results are good and rising year after year. GCSE and A level results and progression from Year 11 and Year 13 are very strong. The fact that so many students choose to stay on into our Sixth Form and take the qualifications they need to get into the universities of their choice is proof of our success. We are proud of our award-winning reputation as a creative and vibrant school and the unique opportunities that this brings to our students, staff, and community. The implementation of creativity across the curriculum is key to our school improvement plan. Whether in the arts or sciences, our staff has great power to innovate, take risks, and find new creative ways of approaching teaching and learning to engage, motivate and inspire our students with a love for learning. They can draw on the outstanding teaching and development opportunities in school as well as on a range of external partners, agencies, and professionals. We include a wide range of educational visits for every child in our school they take part in workshops, attend lectures, visit theatres, galleries, museums, and places of work as well as being offered opportunities abroad. Our international residencies have seen students visiting Rome with Latin, New York with Photography, Belgium with PE, and Geneva with Physics. All of these opportunities provide our students with new experiences to bring their learning alive. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which has been designed to offer every student the chance to achieve place great emphasis on creativity in the classroom and use creative approaches to stimulate learning, build confidence and raise the attainment of our students. We understand how different students learn and our teachers engage students by using a variety of teaching styles and appropriate challenges for all. To support the curriculum and enhance learning the school is equipped with excellent resources, including over 750 computers, a professional music studio, well-equipped science and technology classrooms, outstanding sports facilities, and media suites. Mental Health and well-being are increasingly a central consideration within the school and within the wider community. We have several different processes to help students who feel that they may need to talk to someone about their mental health or get support for someone they are concerned about. As a school, we take all aspects of a young person’s wellbeing seriously but we are first and foremost a school so as well as contacting us to let us know your concerns we strongly recommend that you contact your GP to discuss any concerns that you may have about your young person. We place great emphasis on the welfare of our school community and provide support, information, and guidance to help everyone at our school feel happy. We also celebrate the diverse and inclusive nature of our school community and recognize the faiths, beliefs, and needs to be held by all. View full school

We are an independent day and boarding school based in Suffolk for boys and girls aged 4-18. We are set in tranquil parkland overlooking the River Stour, equidistant from Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Braintree, and Saffron Walden. In November last year, education investors bought the school and are investing heavily in staffing, facilities, and technology. Since the end of February, we have been operating Stoke College Online, virtual classrooms, and lessons. You can find out more about how this works in our ‘News Section‘ The future is very bright for Stoke College. We looking forward to welcoming you. Stoke College has ambitious new investors with deep pockets and the determination to forge a new, 21st-century school campus while reviving the traditional school as its foundation. Stoke-by-Clare is close to Cambridge, to Stansted, and not a million miles from London itself. Yet it remains impeccably an ancient Suffolk village within a picturesque pastoral setting. On our country house estate are a church, riverside walks, and playing fields, and the woodlands for a Forest School. It is a hub for families from miles around, not only in Suffolk but in Cambridgeshire and North Essex. The future is coming fast, and the world is being transformed both by technology and global competition. We want the stability and tranquility of our setting for making young people feel secure and happy but we also need new buildings and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the education they receive prepares them for a radical future. We intend to begin building as soon as our designs are approved (we already have planning permission in principle). The quaint terrapins will soon be replaced with additional boarding houses and a higher standard of classrooms, including laboratories and a theatre. Our key investor Mark Wang is a significant figure in the United World College movement and a passionate believer in bringing sixth-formers from around the world together. But we want the school to be fundamentally English and to ensure that our local children come right through the school to join and lead a Sixth Form which we are determined will become a market leader with international education. We are a nonselective school with high academic ambitions. We are set in tranquil parkland overlooking the upper reaches of the River Stour. We pride ourselves on providing a forward-thinking and holistic education. Our new investors bought the school and are investing heavily. This includes introducing an affordable, transparent fee structure. Stoke College is led by Dr. Gareth Lloyd, who was previously Head of Ratcliffe College and St Joseph’s College. Dr. Lloyd is leading the school at an exciting time. Alongside our new investors, he is determined to transform the education we offer, providing innovative and exciting opportunities for all our pupils and establish ourselves as a model of high quality, affordable independent education. Alongside embedding ourselves in the local community, we will develop an innovative international outlook, which will include having an international sixth form. Our investors are committed to investing millions in the success of the school, including new buildings, infrastructure, and technology. We normally hold several admissions events throughout the year. However, these are extraordinary times. Instead of on-site open mornings, we will be holding regular online symposiums, talks, and activities. You will be able to meet our Principal Dr. Gareth Lloyd, as well as our pupils and staff. Grab a coffee from the comfort of your kitchen, settle down and let us tell you what makes Stoke College so special. The College traces its name back to 1415 when a college for priests was founded on the site. The College served as a pleasant rural retreat and an extra source of income for senior churchmen, who usually held livings elsewhere or were fellows of Cambridge The last Dean was Matthew Parker, Archbishop of Canterbury under Elizabeth I, and effectively the founder of the Anglican church. For Parker, his College at Stoke-by-Clare was his favorite residence for 12 years. Stoke College “can lay claim to a place of honor in British history,” says Suffolk architectural historian Leigh Alston in a recent study. “For it was here that Parker developed the ideas that allowed him, as one of the major figures of the 16th century . . . to create a stable Church of England from the chaos of the Reformation.” Until Mr. Alston’s investigation, the Dean’s Lodging, 70 feet long, two stories high, and built of stone, had lain unsuspected for centuries inside this large country house. Stoke College, set in tranquil parkland overlooking the upper reaches of the River Stour, also has a 15th-century dovecote “that preserves some of the finest decorative medieval brickwork in Britain,” according to Mr. Alston. The park wall is possibly one of the earliest brick walls in the country, dating back to the 1460s. We believe that high-quality education doesn’t need to cost the earth. Our ambition is to offer a forward-thinking approach to education that is competitively priced. Here is our commitment to parents. Affordability We know that families often have to make sacrifices to afford school fees. We commit to offering the most competitive fees within a 20-mile radius. Transparency Planning for the future is essential for families, so there are no hidden charges in our fees. Additionally, our price freeze commitment means no inflationary increases within each educational stage of the school. Loyalty We think loyalty should be rewarded. Families will receive discounts the longer they are in the school. Family focussed We are a true family school, taking boys and girls of all ages with a wide range of academic ability. Our sibling's discount supports entire families. Fairness We will approach all fees with fairness and openness. We do not do under-the-table deals or hide charges. Our pricing structure is competitive, fair, and transparent. Excellence We offer scholarships of up to 30% to children who have exceptional ability in valued disciplines. A child must love being at school. Too often, schools are places where children survive rather than thrive. In some, class sizes are too big for individual pupils to get much attention or praise in others, there are counter-productive pressures around test outcomes in a few schools, the behavior of children can be cliquey and even tribal. At Stoke College, we do know that unless children love their learning school can become a chore. If children are to feel happy, friendship and community are key. If children are to feel special, a school needs to look at the whole scope of each child’s talents and keep finding strengths to celebrate and reinforce. These are the basics. We must also inspire achievement. At Stoke, we create an environment where success is possible because children are happy, interested, and take pride in what they achieve. Excellence, in whatever field, is the product of opportunity, guidance, perseverance, and character. View full school

We are a three-form entry school, except our Year 6-year group which has two classes. We are a dynamic and vibrant primary school and pride ourselves on our wonderful pupils, our inspiring and creative teaching methods, and our state-of-the-art learning environment. Our passionate and dedicated team of staff are committed to ensuring your child is continuously encouraged, supported, and challenged to develop their talents, uncover new interests and reach their full potential during their time with us, so that when they leave Stockwell they are prepared for their success at secondary school and beyond. We continue to work in close partnership with our parents/carers to ensure you remain informed and involved in your child’s learning and development, and our regular communications between school and home, provide your child with the foundations for success. We offer extensive and unique opportunities beyond the curriculum to enhance our pupils’ experience our rich and varied extra-curriculum program is one element of this and provides each child with the opportunity to learn new skills and develop their confidence. Our Children’s Centre, located behind our school building, ensures our children have the best start in life. The center provides a wide range of free activities and support services to families with children under the age of five. Our experienced and passionate team of staff, including our senior leaders and governors, remain committed to providing each child with an exceptional start to their education by creating a unique and interesting learning environment, full of opportunities within and beyond the classroom. Stockwell Primary School is a fully inclusive school. We cater to pupils with English as an Additional Language and pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Pupils with English as an Additional Language are supported by a team of Teaching Assistants who speak a wide range of languages e.g. Portuguese, Spanish, French, Arabic. We employ Learning Mentors and a Family Link Worker who work with some of our most disadvantaged families helping them to break barriers to their learning. At Stockwell Primary School we believe that there needs to be consistency across the school in the way the behavior of children is managed and that provision is put in place to promote a positive environment. We gather information on children attending our schools in a census each term, which gives an insight into the demographic of our school communities. This includes a breakdown of gender, children with special educational needs and disabilities, children entitled to free school meals, looked after children, ethnicities, languages, religions, and beliefs. We use this information about our communities to help us identify any groups who may be under-represented or under-performing and plan to narrow those gaps. We deliver a cross-curricular and creative curriculum, using non-traditional methods to engage children in the learning process and expand their skills, knowledge, and interests. We understand the importance of regular monitoring and evaluation and assess our pupils’ performance throughout the year. This ensures we tailor the curriculum depending on the needs of the child and deliver a personalized education. View full school

Our school is located on a large attractive site with lots of green space which supports outdoor learning and our school building provides us with excellent facilities including generous ICT and library facilities which support life long learning and a ‘Space for Sports and Arts’ for school and community use. We have a truly excellent learning environment for the children. We strive to raise aspirations, develop talents, and ensure that all children receive a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We promote ‘Adventurous Learning’ by working in partnership with services across the City – Libraries, Museums, Galleries, and Leisure Services We value achievement and attainment. In recognition of this, we have been awarded the Basic Skills Award. We have also been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark, the Healthy Schools Award, the Active Mark for exceptional delivery of the National Sports Strategy, and the CITB Gold Award for developing pupils’ economic awareness. Most recently we were very proud to have also been awarded the Gold Awards for the Liverpool Reading Quality Mark and the Liverpool Counts Numeracy for Life Quality Mark. We are currently preparing for the Arts Mark too. Such awards reflect our aspiration, how hard everyone in our school community works together and the value we place upon the support we receive from our families. We are committed to keeping children safe. We provide a safe environment in school for the children and promote good behavior. The curriculum includes materials and activities designed to help children to develop self-confidence, healthy attitudes, and personal safety. At Stockton Wood Primary School, we use the National Curriculum, Liverpool School Improvement Plans, and Talk for Writing as tools to support the planning and delivery of the English Curriculum. We are extremely proud of our Reading Quality Mark, recognizing our commitment to excellent practice and provision for our children. At Stockton Wood Primary School, we use the National Curriculum and Liverpool School Improvement Plans to support the planning and delivery of the Mathematics Curriculum. We are extremely proud of our Liverpool Counts Quality Mark, recognizing our commitment to excellent practice and provision for our children. PE Curriculum indicates the sport and skills the children will be developing each term. In addition to this, the children take part in weekly Fitness and Agility sessions. We currently hold the School Games Quality Mark at silver standard affirming our commitment to provide quality PE for all children and a broad experience of sports and competitive activities. View full school