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In January 2014, Stanburn Primary School was formed as a result of the amalgamation of Stanburn First School and Stanburn Junior School. It is now a thriving and successful four-form entry school that will, by September 2017, have approximately 830 (4-11-year-old) pupils. Our children say that Stanburn is like a big family. It is a school where children feel safe to learn, safe to find their voice, and safe to grow. Children at our school feel confident to explore, be creative, think independently and develop their expertise across a wide range of curricular and extra-curricular areas – both in and outside of school. Take a walk around on a typical school day and you will see: Happily engaged pupils and busy bustling classrooms, with all pupils, actively learning A challenging, well-structured, and effective approach to teaching and learning with the capacity to adapt approaches in response to individual children’s learning needs Well-behaved, confident and courteous children who, through their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness, show that they uphold positive values and can contribute proudly to our modern British society Healthy competition, teamwork, and charitable work encouraged through our well-developed house system A weekly celebration of individual, team, and school successes Children studying from the National Curriculum and beyond, sometimes learning through single subjects and sometimes in cross-curricular topic lessons Rich and stimulating learning that extends beyond the classroom including the field, the playground, the environmental areas, and outdoor areas around the classrooms, the local area, and beyond Technology and computing used to enhance learning taught both discretely and integrated within the whole school experience. Finally, and critically, children, parents, and carers are valued partners in everything the school does. You, together with staff and governors, are central in helping us make our motto ‘Belief Achieve Succeed – Learning without limits’ come alive every day for your children. A school community that works together with the common purpose of building confidence in all our children so that they set their sights high, achieve to the best of their ability, and try to succeed in all that they do. We strive for excellence and aim to inspire and challenge all our children to learn skills, develop passions and reach heights they could not imagine! Senior leaders have created a clear vision and direction for the school with a new set of values, ‘learning without limits.OFSTED, 2016 Alongside this, we have an ethos of inclusion and high expectations for all, and a strong commitment to the holistic care, nurture, and development of well-rounded pupils. We believe that happy children, who feel safe, are best placed to learn and to enjoy contributing to all aspects of school life. In this way, they are more likely to reach their full potential and be ready for the next stage of their lives. Avid readers, fluent writers Confident mathematicians Deep thinkers, developing depth as well as breadth Children, curious about real-world problems and how to solve them Flexible, creative thinkers Eloquent speakers The ethos at Stanburn reflects our commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and dedication to achieving the Rights Respecting School Award. The culture of Stanburn’s practice and approach is based upon these values. Our vision of “Belief Achieve Succeed - Learning without limits” is a golden thread that runs through all that we do at Stanburn – no ceiling, no limiting judgments, and an emphasis on effort: that we all keep trying. We have been increasingly linking this to the importance of having a growth mindset - the belief that intelligence is not fixed and can be improved through a combination of effort and targeted support. Research has shown that when we have a growth mindset, we understand that intelligence or abilities can be developed, and instead of worrying about how clever we are or how good we are at something, we focus on improvement. We then work harder, learn more and get smarter or better at doing something. So many examples of this can be seen in action where the children’s positive attitudes, combined with hard work and perseverance, illustrate precisely the sort of values we aim to teach and cultivate at Stanbury. View full school

At Stanborough, we are committed to providing the structure and support our students need to meet and surpass national academic targets. We are committed to working closely with our parents to ensure that all students internalize values, such as tolerance, accountability, and personal responsibility, that will empower them to become successful, honorable citizens of our global community. Are you looking for a school with a tradition of excellence, small class sizes, highly qualified teachers, and effective pastoral care? At Stanborough, we provide the structure and support each student needs to achieve academic success. As a result of this, our students consistently meet and surpass national averages at the GCSE level. We also provide numerous opportunities for students to cultivate the social skills that will empower them to interact well with members of the wider society. As a Christian school, Stanborough seeks to sensitize all students of the need to live a life that is pleasing in the eyes of God. British values such as honesty, tolerance, dedication, and respect are actively taught. Students are provided with multiple opportunities to internalize the values and attitudes that will empower them to achieve personal and academic success in our global community. When it was first founded in 1919, Stanborough School catered primarily to the children of overseas missionaries. This changed when the decision was made to offer a wider range of students access to the quality education provided at Stanborough. Since opening our doors in 1919, Stanborough has grown so much, that in 1974 the Primary School moved to a new facility. In 1990, the Primary School added an Early Learning Unit and in 1991, the construction of a new complex for the secondary and boarding school students was completed. Stanborough School is situated on the serene Stanborough Park in Watford. From its inception in 1919, the school administration has held firm to the principle that education is the harmonious development of the physical, mental, and spiritual powers. Stanborough still seeks to prepare its pupils for the joy of service in this world and for the higher joy of wider service in the world to come. Our curriculum is designed to provide young people with the core knowledge and cultural capital needed both for further academic study while enabling them to develop as citizens and engage effectively in the world beyond school. Our curriculum is designed to be balanced and rigorous, to maximize students’ knowledge, as well as their cognitive and personal development. We continually work to provide coherence within and across subjects, while also mapping the curriculum vertically from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4. Everything students learn in school, alongside the taught curriculum, is seen as part of the whole curriculum. This includes the approach to spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, as well as the extra-curricular provision, which provides a significant ‘hidden curriculum’. Our pupils will learn to use the language of art. They will draw and paint in familiar and unfamiliar situations exploring new processes as well as the traditional materials and techniques. They will also enter fine art competitions. We offer the AQA GCSE Biology syllabus and new specifications which provide a range of lessons from Human biology, Plant biology, and environmental studies. In Business, students will learn the importance of Business and People, Marketing, Production and Finance, and the impact of the external environment on a business. They will develop their technical, numeracy, and literacy skills. They will learn subject terminology and be able to identify different types of business organizations. The topics taught for paper 1 include Atomic structure and the periodic table Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter Quantitative chemistry, Chemical changes and Energy changes, the rate and extent of chemical change Organic chemistry Chemical analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere, and Using resources. Computer science is more than just gaming and working with computers. It is developing skills to solve problems it is allowing you to exploit your creativity it is helping you strengthen your analytical thinking skills it is preparing for the future. In EAL, it’s all about enabling learners to become proficient communicators in English, both in the everyday and academic spheres. Interactive activities are used to hone speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills empowering learners to deal with real situations and meaningful tasks. Our learners are inspired to become life-long lovers of the English language and language learning in general. The main goal of this curriculum is to guide students in the acquisition of solid technical accuracy in the English language, emphasizing the good use of grammar, coherence, and creativity. The English language focuses on developing core literacy skills: reading and writing for both fiction and non-fiction. Students will develop the ability to use and explore language in different contexts and for different purposes and audiences. It also includes some analysis of literary and media texts. Students will have opportunities to write creatively and demonstrate their ability to discuss different topics and make formal presentations. The curriculum, in English Literature, aims to create, build and sustain a love of books: novels, plays, and poetry, in students. Students will develop the ability to analyze plot, characters, themes, language, and structural devices, and context. They will study old and modern texts, learn subject terminology, make comparisons between literary works and develop their ability to identify literary terms and state their effects on the reader. “Master French through Learning”. Our vision is to develop strong, lifelong linguistic skills in our students which will enhance their vocational abilities and employability skills. All the learners will regard themselves as world citizens as they become proficient in the French language. We strive to develop an understanding of patterns and responses in the physical and human environments, climate change, and the sustainability of our planet, appreciate the fragility of our planet, and recognize their individual and collective roles as stewards. Pupils are trained in the skills needed in the study of history, learning to analyze effects from causes as they investigate periods, characters, and events from the past. The subject is packed with fascinating themes, ideas, and concepts, from William the Conqueror’s audacious assault on England, culminating in the epic Battle Hastings the philandering and murderous instincts of Henry VIII the Gunpowder Plot, directly leading to the Popish Recusants Act in 1605 to the Night of Long Knives under the Nazi dictatorship. At Stanborough, we have four operational greenhouses and we also do open field cultivation of crops such as tomatoes, beans, spinach, beetroot, and radishes. The school garden has helped students to develop a greater respect for food by showing them what it takes to grow and harvest even one vegetable. It encourages parent and community involvement as many parents and people around the community buy fresh organic produce from the school garden. We seek to support English learning for our Full Immersion Experience (FIE) students. In this class, we explore British History, Culture, and Values. This promotes an understanding of the British people, our cultural diversity, and how we relate with the rest of the world. We pride ourselves in providing our students with a curriculum that is designed to ensure the progress and development of mathematical skills they’ll need in life and their further education. We have collaboratively developed a skill-based scheme of work that promotes problem solving, resilience and ensure full curriculum coverage. Our educational philosophy aims for greater understanding and awareness of the functioning of our Human Body and the physiological basis of it, learning how to use it effectively, laying the foundations for improving our quality of life in the most holistic sense of the word, referring to the well-known axiom of "Mens Sana in corpore sana". The Physics topics we teach are Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism, Particle Model of Matter, Radioactivity, and Space Physics. KS4 Religious Studies covers the OCR national curriculum. Our two study focuses are Christianity and Islam. We look in detail at their ethics, moral and philosophical points of view. Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world, therefore in Stanborough Secondary School, we believe that learning Spanish will not only be useful to enhance communication with speakers of other languages, but it will also grant our students a valuable skill and it will help them in their future career-enhancing their employability. View full school

Welcome to Stamford School, where we have been educating boys for over 475 years. Today, for our 700 pupils, we maintain our traditional values but with a very modern outlook. We understand how to build a love of learning and develop intellectual curiosity, instill the values of teamwork and competition on the sports field and through adventure, and fire imaginations through music, art, and drama. We seek to foster a sense of personal responsibility, service to the community, and leadership in every individual. In essence, it helps him to discover and develop the gifts which are already within him to their full potential. Our ambition is to inspire our boys not only to comprehend the world around them but also to go out to improve it. Inside of our classrooms, the highly prized qualities of collaboration, teamwork, and bringing out the best in others are right at the heart of a Stamford School education. Learning may incorporate state-of-the-art technology, but the focus is upon thinking and communicating creatively, and interacting with others to solve complex problems across the whole curriculum. Stamford School has a strong reputation for success, from academic excellence to outstanding achievements in music, drama, sports, and adventure. We foster within our boys a sense of personal responsibility, service to the community, and leadership, underpinned by a pastoral ethos that places the well-being of the boys at the heart of all we do. A Stamford Schoolboy is rounded and grounded. Your son’s experiences at Stamford School will promote a sense of intellectual curiosity and a love of learning which will remain with him throughout life. A broad curriculum coupled with innovative and enthusiastic teaching provides an environment in which young minds are stimulated and developed. Academic learning is enriched by a wide variety of educational visits and international exchanges. Our extensive co-curricular program completes a well-rounded learning experience, allowing our students to develop their interests and abilities in an impressive range of activities. Our pastoral program is given the highest priority, as we know that happy, cared-for children are most likely to thrive. There are many structures in place to ensure that the welfare of every child at our School is safeguarded and that their progress is monitored carefully. Form Tutors develop good relationships with each member of their set and are quickly able to identify problems. The house system mixes boys across the School, providing the younger boys with good role models and creating within the older boys a sense of responsibility. Student mentors support the younger boys and are willing to discuss any issues they might have. Our Estate is invaluable and is the physical representation of our Schools. It includes a range of historic, mid-20th Century, and modern buildings used for many diverse purposes and activities, each of which plays an important part in defining the character of our Schools. As a prominent feature within the town, most of our buildings have historical importance, dating as far back as the 1600s, and a number of our buildings form a critical backdrop to the conservation of the town. There are 54 buildings as well as a further 60 acres used for Sports pitches, landscaping, and gardens. Our boarding accommodation positively supports our resident students with over 210 beds. The Estate sits within a town setting, with a huge variety of academic, residential, commercial, and sports facilities, measuring 44,000 sq. m in total. Stamford Endowed Schools provide the ideal venue for organizations wishing to run residential language, music, or activity courses or conferences during the major school holidays and is the perfect place for anyone planning a celebration or special event. Situated in the historic Georgian town of Stamford, Stamford Endowed Schools offer a combination of beautiful buildings and modern facilities in stunning surroundings. Perfectly located in the heart of the country, close to the A1 motorway and just 90 miles north of London, this quintessentially English town has its railway station with easy links to London, Birmingham, and the north. View full school

Welcome to St. Peter and St Paul, a thriving Catholic primary school in the heart of Islington. At St Peter and St Paul, we take a holistic approach to education which focuses on developing the whole child with Christ at the center of all we do. Here at St Peter and St Paul, we ensure your child will be encouraged, motivated, and guided to ensure that they develop their natural gifts an talents whilst becoming confident, independent learners who know how to make informed decisions about the choices they make in life. St Peter and St Paul is a thriving Catholic primary school in the heart of multi-cultural Islington, London. We work hard to deliver outstanding spiritual, moral, and learning success with artistic and intellectual abilities for our diverse range of pupils. Our code of ethics is firmly rooted in Gospel values and worship, supported by strong leadership and excellent teaching in a vibrant and friendly school. We actively encourage pupils throughout their learning journey to feel safe, secure, and valued in an atmosphere of mutual love and respect. Our mission statement is simple: ‘Love one another. OUR AIMS: "We realize how important it is that our pupils benefit from and contribute to a high caliber Catholic education. We want our children to be happy in their faith and use their social and academic skills to enrich their own lives, their families, and the wider community. To ensure that each child reaches their full potential, we regularly review and evaluate the achievements of our pupils and the school as a whole". MISSION STATEMENT: "Every child is a unique creation of God. We actively encourage each child to reach their full potential by developing the Catholic faith, where each child feels cherished for their unique personal worth. Working closely together, we want to inspire and nurture every child within a happy, secure and stimulating, inclusive environment". Our Catholic-centered learning environment offers a broad and balanced curriculum where every child can feel secure and confident. We place much emphasis on self-confidence and self-esteem, so we nurture each pupil to become independent learners and always ready to face new challenges. We aim to instill a lifelong genuine love of learning and aspiration for outstanding, personal achievement. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) applies to children from birth to the end of the Reception year. At St Peter and St Paul children can join the Early Years the September after they are three years old and join Reception in the September after their fourth birthday. St Peter and St Paul Early Years classes provide a happy and secure environment, with consistent routines, where the children can feel safe and explore rich and diverse learning opportunities. We aim to provide a sound foundation for lifelong learning, enabling the children to become increasingly independent and active learners for life. We look to provide play-based teaching and learning experiences, indoors and outdoors, of the highest quality to excite children about learning and help them to make progress in their skills and knowledge. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is made up of Prime and Specific learning areas. PRIME AREAS: Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, social, and emotional development SPECIFIC AREAS: Literacy Maths Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design Children begin to learn phonics (sounds) in the Early Years. Once children begin learning sounds, these sounds are used to read and spell words. Children can then see the purpose of learning sounds. Christ and his teachings are very much at the heart of all we do at St Peter and St Paul. Together with parents and parish, we seek to develop and nurture the Catholic faith of our children and bring them to a fuller understanding and knowledge of Catholic teaching and tradition. We aim to work in partnership with parents and seek ways in involving them in the religious life of their children by providing opportunities for them to engage in school life. View full school

At Stag Lane Junior School our vision is that our children will become confident, motivated, lifelong learners who will be able to communicate effectively in an ever-changing multicultural world. As adults they will be innovative, creative decision-makers, who make positive contributions to society, apply and peacefully defend human rights, and strive for integrity, well-being, and global justice. We are very committed to this vision and believe in the importance of working with parents to develop children who will be happy, thoughtful, confident global citizens of the world. Our continued work on Unicef's Rights Respecting Agenda is testimony to our beliefs and values. The school is very committed to the UNCRC Rights of the Child. We will ensure the rights of every child are upheld by: Building a secure, safe, stimulating environment where our children learn from an integrated, relevant curriculum, which is taught by enthusiastic, talented teachers Developing a culture where challenges are viewed as opportunities Helping children and staff feel valued and unique Helping them have a strong sense of responsibility Promoting honesty, integrity, respect, and good behavior Using data to closely monitor pupil progress Helping children have a concern for the school and the world community Having a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, where children, staff, parents, and governors work together as a team Developing pupils’ confidence and competence with ICT so that they can make informed choices as to its uses Developing children’s sense and responsibility of global citizenship. Developing happy and confident individuals with a sense of curiosity and wonderment and who see learning as a life-long experience, as they realize their dreams and aspirations. We lay great emphasis on children’s health and well-being as well as creativity and our curriculum reflects this. All children are taught how to keep healthy and active and understand their rights and responsibilities. Encourage an ethos of positive behavior Encourage children to uphold the rights of others Manage behavior in and out of the classroom Offer clear guidance for social, moral, and spiritual education Encourage children to reflect on their behavior & how this affects the school community and the wider world. Positive Behaviour Includes: Respect for oneself and others Kindness Helpfulness Consideration for others Honesty Good manners Care for property Walking and behaving appropriately in all parts of the building The following may be used by staff to promote good behavior: Praise and encouragement Commendations in the homework diary Celebrating good behavior with others e.g. parents, Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Class Teacher, and other children Star of the Week Assemblies and certificated displayed on the Star of the Week Board House Points, stickers, and stars Golden Time for individual, group, or class Special Headteacher commendation sent home Each year the school identifies areas for further development and earmarks funding for this work which is mainly used for training or resources. We have identified 5 main areas this year as the Government has made major changes to assessment, the curriculum, and SEN. One of the objectives has been identified by the Parent Council. The Governing Body agrees on the School Development Plan and regularly reviews the progress of the actions. View full school

Every child is entitled to a good education, with equal access to knowledge, skills, opportunities, aspirations, diversity, and life chances. Your child deserves the very best from this school and we will seek to provide this in many ways, the most important of which are consistently well-taught lessons taken from a well-planned curriculum, in an environment where the well-being, happiness, and safety of every child is paramount. Teachers and school staff cannot do this on their own. When a school community does this together excellent results can be achieved. This includes parents and carers supporting their children at home, by encouraging learning, good behavior, and high expectations. With this community effort, you can see your children reach their full potential. On behalf of the staff, governors, and most importantly the children, I would like to warmly welcome you to our friendly and successful school that is at the heart of our local community in Edgware, in the London Borough of Harrow. Stag Lane Infant and Nursery School are proud to be a newly expanded four-form entry school with a large nursery. The new extension and internal building work currently taking place will provide much-improved teaching spaces with five new classrooms, a Studio, larger playgrounds/sports spaces, an improved kitchen, and a new Welfare room. We celebrate being a school that teaches children from a very wide range of abilities and backgrounds. In addition, we are privileged to be a national designated Teaching School leading the Harrow Teaching School Alliance. Our large and diverse infant and nursery school, with its many different languages, cultures, and religions, work effectively together to provide a very wide range of exciting, learning opportunities for all our children, in an energetic, happy and caring environment. At Stag Lane, we inspire and nurture lifelong learners through effective teaching and learning whilst at the same time providing rich and truly enjoyable experiences. Our school motto is Forever Learners: Achieving our dreams. We are committed to developing a passion for learning in all who attend our school. We want every child to see themselves as learners and to become a thinking, active and effective member of our ever-changing global community. Each child will have a personalized program of learning matched to their own: Understanding Experience Abilities and talents Rate of progress We will encourage them to develop: Initiative Responsibility Confidence Competence Respect for each other We will stimulate and challenge. We will create practical opportunities where children can explore and develop skills and understanding. We will ensure that the children are working in a secure, safe, and cheerful environment. We will develop a close partnership between home and school. We are at the heart of our community, providing a vibrant future-oriented learning environment inspiring all to become caring, responsible twenty-first-century global citizens. Our learners are encouraged to achieve highly, embracing life-long learning in a safe, secure, and supportive environment. View full school

At Stacey Primary School, we define the Curriculum as all of the learning activities planned by the School to promote learning, personal growth, creativity, and development. At Stacey Primary, our policy includes not only the formal requirements of the Foundation Phase and National Curriculum underpinned by the Skills Framework but other frameworks and guidance. We aim to develop the whole child through the implementation of a broad and balanced curriculum that is differentiated to allow and encourage all children to develop at their pace and having been set sufficient challenge. It is also important for us to ensure that as a school our curriculum is progressive, cohesive, and continuous. to ensure that all children have the opportunity to be successful and to use that success to sustain a motivation to learn throughout their lives. We want every child to feel safe, happy, respected, cared for, and to have a sense of belonging. In a nurturing atmosphere, we build the confidence of each individual so that they thrive and can achieve their absolute best in every aspect of a broad and balanced curriculum. By working closely in partnership with parents, carers, and members of the local community, we can ensure your child continues to develop and flourish. Our staff is a dedicated, determined, and committed team that is united in its quest for success. Together we can ensure that the exciting challenges ahead will benefit your child. To create numerate and literate pupils who are resilient independent thinkers who are compassionate to the needs of others and not scared to try new things. At Stacey Primary School: We ensure all children and staff feel safe, happy, respected, cared for, and have a sense of belonging. To create a supportive environment, where our differences are celebrated and our cultures and beliefs are valued equally. We show respect at all times for ourselves, other pupils, all staff, and our environment. We have high expectations of every child. For every child to achieve high standards, know how to learn, to think for themselves, use their imagination and have fun! We aim to have excellent working relationships between all who work in the school and a strong partnership with the parents and the wider community. We are friendly, kind, and encouraging to each other and always ensure that our school is a happy place. View full school

St. Winefride’s Catholic Primary School is a small 1.5 form entry school in the London Borough of Newham in the Catholic parishes of St. Stephen and St. Nicholas in the Brentwood Diocese of London. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is well above average. The majority of pupils are of Black African and Caribbean background and the remainder are mostly of Eastern European background or Asian minority ethnic heritage. Pupils at St. Winefride’s make outstanding progress and there is outstanding provision for pupil welfare, support, and guidance throughout the school. There is an emphasis on the continued development in not just the core academic subjects but also the foundation curriculum. Children develop and foster good social, moral, and personal skills through positive peer and staff role models. The school aims to create a wonderful home-school partnership built on a foundation of our love of Jesus that will result in success for the children. The school has a recently upgraded playground, astroturfed sports area, and the opportunity to use the local park for additional sports. The dining hall doubles up as the indoor PE area and gymnasium. There is also a quiet reflection area and garden in the playground to further enhance the children’s break time experience. At St Winefride’s we treat all the children and staff as part of one big happy family. Christ is at the center of all that we do in our learning and play. We expect all our children to aspire and aim to achieve the very best that they can and we provide them with an extensive range of opportunities to enable them to achieve their potential. Our ethos is one of a partnership between the school, the family, and the parish. Within the community of St. Winefride’s children, teachers, parents, priests, and governors live and work together in partnership. We recognize that parents are the children’s first educators and teachers. At St. Winefride’s we endeavor to build on the pattern of learning established at home to ensure that all children entrusted in our care are stimulated to reach their potential. To this end, we warmly encourage all parents to get actively involved in the life of the school and thus be in a better position to support their children during his/her time spent with us. St Winefride’s is a Voluntary Aided Catholic Primary School, which accepts with gratitude and reverence the children entrusted to our care. We endeavor to create a climate of successful learning and teaching in which every child is stimulated to reach his/her potential and so find joy and fulfillment in the unique contribution he/she is called to make to society. We try to establish in our children an awareness of their true dignity as children of God and lead them towards a deeper knowledge, love, and service of our Creator. We endeavor to know our children personally and to build relationships of mutual trust in which their formation and development at every level are fostered. We expect high standards of behavior. The school is a caring community where children are learning to live and work together developing tolerance, respect, and politeness to all. Children are encouraged to learn to share and to be kind and understanding of each other’s needs and points of view. This helps to develop self-discipline and promotes a sense of responsibility in each child for its actions. Children at this stage of their development do not always find sharing or controlling anger and aggression easy. Social skills learning is given a high priority throughout the curriculum in the school. View full school

St. Stephen's School is an outstanding school and Children’s Centre with dedicated staff and a supportive community committed to excellence in education. The school continues to enter a new era with the expansion of the school to 3 form entry. We are admitting an additional 30 children into the Reception unit over the next 3 years. We hope that this expansion will allow more children from our community to access the high-quality provision here at St Stephen’s. St Stephen’s is extremely proud to be awarded ‘The top state Primary School’ in the country as listed in The Sunday Times on 19th November 2017. This achievement is a testament and tribute to our lovely children, the support of the parents, the dedication of a superb team of Governors, and a highly effective and intelligent staff team. We aim for a real love of learning here at St Stephen’s extending beyond school into each child’s life. We want children to be excited about coming to school, engaged in their learning, and able to articulate their views in a polite, respectful, and harmonious way. We believe wholeheartedly that a child’s education should be inspirational, challenging, and nurturing. The highly skilled and passionate staff and governors of the school believe that it is essential that every child is prepared to meet their life challenges, with an atmosphere of high expectation and appropriate challenge, memorable experiences together with a reflective, compassionate understanding of themselves and their communities around them. At St. Stephen’s we offer a wide range of clubs that promote sport, art, and social development. We aim to provide children with a rich, varied, and memorable curriculum, which we enhance with educational visits, themed weeks and days, parent workshops, and through special visitors (to share their expertise). At St. Stephen’s Federation, we believe that all our pupils, staff, and school community share the same rights. Last year we became a Level 2 UNICEF Rights Respecting School, with the values of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) at its heart. The school offers a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum covering all areas of the National Curriculum, which reflects the Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural aspects of learning, including British Values. The areas of learning comprise English, Mathematics, Science, Computing, Design & Technology, History, Geography, Art and Design, Music and Physical Education, as well as Personal, Social, Health & Economics. Our curriculum policies specify teaching strategies, and the breadth of studies sets achievement targets for the children. Parents are very welcome to read our policies and breadth of studies and ask for any further clarification. We do our utmost to maximize success for all children by giving them the best teaching and learning experiences. We use a range of teaching methods and strategies to suit the needs of children and subjects. The core subjects are taught both stand-alone and as part of our creative curriculum in which the foundation subjects are taught thematically. All year groups have core texts to further enhance the curriculum. Religious Education (RE) is also part of the National Curriculum. The acknowledgment of the different traditions and faiths represented within our school community and the wider world is an important element of RE learning. The children explore their understanding of different faiths and cultures in their community to celebrate diversity. At St Stephen’s School, we strive to create an environment that is accepting, safe, secure, welcoming and challenging, to enhance learning and promote success in the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of our school community. We are therefore committed to the notion of equality of opportunity for all members of our community. Through our curriculum, we seek to provide equality of access for all, to the experiences and opportunities available within our school. Our Accessibility Plan can be found on our School Website. All children are encouraged to meet high teacher expectations to ensure that they reach their full potential and develop into responsible and successful members of the community in which they live. View full school

St. Ninian’s Roman Catholic Primary School serves the northeast of Edinburgh. The catchment area covers Abbeyhill, Meadowbank, Restalrig, Lochend, and Craigentinny. As a Roman Catholic school community, we at St. Ninian’s are committed to providing conditions and experiences that will promote the spiritual, moral, physical, social, and intellectual development of all individuals to their full potential within an environment of care, respect, and security All at St. Ninian’s Roman Catholic Primary School in Edinburgh offer you a very warm welcome to our school. It is with great pride that as Headteacher of St. Ninian’s I extend this welcome to you. St. Ninian’s is a family school. We recognize that each child is unique and that each child has the right to achieve his or her full potential. We understand that you are entrusting us with the education of your child. We have a broad and balanced curriculum, which is delivered by a team of caring and committed professionals. As a Catholic Primary School, Christ and the Gospel values are at the heart of all we do. It is our mission to ensure that our pupils are secure and safe in their learning environment and that they receive the kind of education which offers them opportunities to maximize their talents and potential, encouraging them to be lifelong, successful, and confident learners and responsible citizens of the future. Partnerships are vital to the work we do. Partners share, plan and deliver together. We work hard at developing partnerships with our parents you as a parent in our school have an important role to play in our community. We have good working partnerships with our parish family. We work in partnership with our cluster schools and our neighboring schools and the many multi-disciplinary professionals and groups who help us offer the kind of service which is necessary and important to our pupils. Our pupils are held in high regard and their dignity, worth, and individuality are respected within the welcoming and encouraging ethos, which pervades our school promoting security and confidence in our pupils. An effective partnership links our pupils’ home family, school family, and parish family, whilst all at St. Ninian’s foster close links with the local community enjoying a positive community profile. Our curriculum is characterized by the highest standards of teaching and learning and by a constant search for continual improvement. Learning and teaching experiences are planned, purposeful, and matched to the needs, 18 abilities, and readiness of our pupils. Our approach to discipline reflects our Christian values, and we emphasize patience, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Prayer and worship are an important distinctive feature of our school and our values are evident in our staff’s interactions with pupils and each other. Expectations are high for all. We wish to encourage a partnership with you to ensure the best possible standards of pupil behavior. Our aim is that the discipline of the school will allow the educational experience to proceed in a harmonious working atmosphere. We try to encourage self-discipline and an understanding of acceptable and unacceptable behavior and consistently strive to support and counsel. However, when a child fails to respond to these measures, parents will be informed and asked to call at school to discuss the situation. View full school

St. Michael’s School was first established in 1923 and has been situated in Bryn since 1928. The school has a stable management history and its founders, the Rees brothers built its reputation of strong academic success. They retired and were replaced by the former head boy, Mr. Vaughan-Evans in 1962. The school continued to grow and thrive under his leadership then Mr. Daniel Sheehan took up the legacy in 1994-2012 and his emphasis remained on setting high standards. The Headmaster, Benson Ferrari, continues to promote and develop the culture of academic excellence we have seen at the school’s core since its foundation more than 85 years ago. St. Michael’s is a local school with a national reputation, consistently listed in the UK's top 100 Independent Schools for A-level results. We have regularly been placed first Co-Educational Independent School in Wales for GCSE results, at times achieving a remarkable 80% at grade A and A*. Almost all of our sixth form pupils go on to the universities of their choice and we have a long tradition of sending pupils to Oxford and Cambridge. Our pupils shine academically and we are proud of the learning environment we foster. It is one where gifted and talented students can be stretched, but also one which supports and encourages less able pupils and helps them flourish academically. We provide a learning environment where pupils excel – small class sizes, flexibility, a strong culture of discipline, and a positive work ethic. Five key characteristics of our ethos: One – An established heritage of academic excellence: Our GCSE & A-Level results are consistently outstanding, placing us very high in the national rankings. We seek to bring out the potential of every learner, actively looking for personalized strategies to enable everyone to harness their talents. Whilst many high-performing schools focus on making their statistics favorable first, ours are a natural result of genuine individual success, which is a product of excellent teaching and a motivational climate. Two – Small enough to care, but big enough to challenge and inspire: With several hundred pupils, there is a wide range of opportunities open to pupils, to forge valuable friendships which enable them to support one another and delight in learning. Everyone is focused on reaching their goals, resulting in a visible synergy in lessons and study periods. The staff knows pupils well and can provide excellent pastoral care, leading to our learners developing resilience, confidence, and strong self-esteem. Three – An international curriculum with a local emphasis: Our teaching staff plan and deliver a vibrant curriculum, selecting the best subject content and qualifications, combined with a rich variety of activities to develop pupils’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural knowledge. We take full advantage of our beautiful coastal location and easy transport links to the rest of the UK, which affords us a broad choice of extracurricular options and trips, to take learning beyond the school environment. Four – A home from home: For those who board with us in one of our senior houses, students make St. Michael’s their home from home, studying effectively yet also enjoying our comfortable accommodation and leisure facilities. Our team of dedicated House Parents ensures that study time in the evenings is used wisely – it’s supervised, meaning that classroom learning during the school day is fully consolidated. Moreover, the staff is on hand to support students’ wellbeing and welfare at all times. Five – A family school: Our community is centered on mutual respect for one another, which means standards of conduct and behavior amongst our students are excellent. Family-style values permeate every aspect of school life. It results in a happy and safe environment where everyone can focus on their learning, whilst also building the foundations for future success, resulting in a memorable education with a long-lasting benefit. Five overarching aims: One – We seek to enable all pupils to achieve their academic and personal potential, appropriate to their age, whilst safeguarding their wellbeing. Two – We seek to develop all pupils’ social, moral, spiritual, and cultural knowledge and understanding, whilst also developing their self-esteem and resilience. Three – We seek to provide a learning environment that actively encourages academic excellence, where pupils treat one another with courtesy and show an appreciation for the diversity that we benefit from. Four – We seek to communicate effectively with parents and guardians as well as providing helpful feedback, so that they may support our work, ensuring that home and school strive for a successful partnership. Five – We seek to offer a rich and varied curriculum delivered by caring and sympathetic staff, which not only develops pupils’ subject knowledge but also prepares them appropriately to confidently face the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life. View full school

St. Michael's is a Voluntary Aided three-form entry secondary grammar school for girls. It was established in 1908 and the Trusteeship is under the control of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus. It became a Voluntary Aided Grammar School in September 1958. St. Michael’s is a very special place, it is first and foremost a Catholic school the ethos implanted here by the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus who founded this school and who remain as its trustees continue to this day. The trustees, governors, and staff remain committed to enabling our students to become the person God intended them to be supporting them to make sense of this complex world and to seek out their unique purpose in life. St Michael’s is a place of spiritual formation – we recognize that Jesus has taught us that we should “love one another as he loved us” – and this gives a focus to the pastoral support we offer our young people. The prime aim of the school is the formation of responsible and committed Catholic citizens. It seeks to encourage the highest standards in academic achievement, social responsibility, and personal development in a specifically Catholic environment. As a Catholic School, we aim to provide a Catholic education for all our pupils. At our School Catholic doctrine and practice permeate every aspect of the School’s activity. The Catholic character of the School’s education must be fully supported by all families in the School. All applicants are therefore expected to give their full, unreserved, and positive support for the aims and ethos of the School. It is a compact school comprising five adjacent buildings of widely contrasting styles the Sixth Form Centre is The Grange, an adapted 19th-century private house with a lawn and surrounded by trees to which a Resource Centre was added in 1999 the lower school, a stone building from the early 1900s the main School built in the 1950s the Sports Hall built-in 2008. St. Michael’s is also a place of intellectual exploration and achievement. This school is extraordinarily successful – this has been recognized by Ofsted on numerous occasions and every year our students achieve outstanding A-Level and GCSE results. Whilst the results are impressive – the true value of these results is what our students can do with them. For our students, their A-Level grades enable them to open doors to the most prestigious universities and courses. This school exists to enable its young people to move on to the next stage of life’s journey, equipped with the qualifications which will lead them to success, but also the skills and attitudes which will enrich their lives and enable them to take up positions of influence in our society – and so change it for the better. St Michael’s is a Catholic school in which Gospel values inform all aspects of community life. We are distinguished by the quality of education and care extended to all those in the school community. Each person is recognized as an individual and everybody is valued and enabled to fulfill their potential. In partnership with the wider community, we are prepared to make full use of all the opportunities available so that we are all freed to become the individuals God wishes us to be, and to create a better world. View full school

A very warm welcome to our school. It is a wonderful school where children have fun learning together. We are committed to ensuring our pupils develop into confident, independent life-long learners. We provide a warm, caring environment where we nurture the individual talents of our pupils. We offer an exciting creative curriculum to engage children in their learning, encouraging self-belief. Our Vision for St Michael in the Hamlet Community Primary School is to provide a welcoming, stimulating environment, where children can develop into confident, independent, lifelong learners. Provide a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment. We will do this by Following rules for our safety. Supporting and encouraging everyone. Being good role models. Being creative. Trying new things and not be scared to be ambitious. Promote high standards of behavior. We will do this by: Having good manners at all times. Leading by example. Respecting others and our school. Being proud of our school and who we are. Encourage children in their learning and encourage self-belief. We will do this by Motivating each other and ourselves. Listening to people at all times. Being enthusiastic and happy. Going to bed early. Being positive. Having dreams and ambitions. Forest School at St Michael in the Hamlet offers a unique hands-on outdoor natural learning experience on our grounds that compliments both the school’s ethos and curriculum. We use a holistic approach in a natural woodland setting to focus on building positive personal attributes such as self-confidence, independence, and self-esteem enabling our children to become independent, innovative, and inspired learners. Our outdoor environment gives us a unique place that we use in a fun and challenging way, where learners may choose to follow a suggested activity or to pursue their ideas so they can further their development and practice new skills. Learners are offered the opportunity to work independently or with others use tools, make dens, explore, create, investigate and experience campfires. At St. Michael in the Hamlet Primary School, we believe that sport plays an important part as it contributes to the health and well-being of our children. Sporting excellence and participation, alongside strong cultural opportunities, go hand in hand with academic standards. Our school has achieved The National Sport England 'Gold Athletics Award' every year for the past 6 years which continues our proud record in this sport. In 2013/14 our Years 3 and 4 Indoor Athletics Squad became Liverpool Champions. At the same time, our Years 5 and 6 Indoor Athletics Squad also became Liverpool Champions. A Very successful season. Our St. Michael in the Hamlet Creative Curriculum works for hand in hand with the 2014 Primary National Curriculum. We teach through a carefully planned thematic approach, valuing a broad and balanced curriculum that gives children the opportunities to achieve their potential in all subject areas. We have designed our curriculum to build on children’s prior learning over time, linking key concepts across subjects as well as developing a breadth of subject knowledge. Topics are designed to support children’s natural curiosity and stimulate their creativity. Topics begin with a ‘hook’ or ‘opening event’ and finish with a ‘final celebration’. Trips and outings are central to the children’s learning. In addition to this, they will have a series of memorable learning experiences, which may include inspirational speakers, STEM workshops, LJMU dance students, global students, topic-themed days, and themed weeks. Some subjects may be taught discreetly, such as English and mathematics. Other subjects may be taught as part of a topic, for example, they may learn history alongside their geography, or science alongside their design technology. Where possible the links have been made from their topic work to maths and English to enable pupils to apply skills in different contexts. Our curriculum promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, philosophical, and physical development of our pupils. The children experience these through a wide range of subjects and opportunities such as Physical Education (PE), Religious Education (RE), Philosophy for Children (P4C), Rights Respecting School Agenda (RRSA), mindfulness, forest school and personal, social health education (PHSSE). We are proud of our wider opportunities and the range of after-school clubs on offer, from magic to dodge ball to e-cadets. We end our academic year with a ‘summer festival’ to display our pupils’ creative talents celebrating our diverse array of wider opportunities such as singing, brass, drumming, and violin. View full school