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St. Teresa’s has a warm, caring Catholic ethos that is central to the work and life of our school. We believe that all children are entitled to receive a high-quality, creative education that emphasizes the importance of developing key skills as well as the whole child through the arts, the teaching of thinking skills, encouraging independent learning, and exploring the Gospel values. Every pupil at St Teresa’s should leave knowing God’s love and being able to show God’s love. We want them to have enjoyed their learning thoroughly, always giving 100% and achieving the very best that they can so that they are ready for the next part of their lives. We have the highest expectations of our children achieving their best in a safe, secure and happy environment. We expect outstanding behavior, hard work, and respect for everyone. We promote a culture of positivity and the children are rewarded for their ‘can-do attitude to school and life. At St. Teresa's we are constantly striving for excellence. We are passionate about improving children’s life chances by giving them a love of learning and a drive to succeed. Our vision for St Teresa’s is one of excellence in all areas, not just in academic capacities. We want to ensure that every child who comes here makes excellent progress at their level and leaves with positive and happy memories of school that will last a lifetime. St Teresa’s is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our children in school. We believe that children have a right to learn in a supportive, caring, and safe environment which includes the right to protection from all types of abuse where staff are vigilant for signs of any child in distress and will follow school and local authority policy to address any issues. At St. Teresa’s, we endeavor to help each child to develop spiritually, socially, aesthetically, and academically to make school a place where children can learn to work and play together and accept responsibility for making choices whilst growing together daily in the knowledge and love of God and the teaching of the Church: and all things to give witness to Christ. Treat every person with equality of esteem and respect and dignity due to a child of God. Strive for all pupils regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic background to achieve the highest possible standards in their learning, make good progress and be committed to closing the gap of attainment for all vulnerable groups of pupils. Strive to achieve equality of opportunity for all, adults and pupils, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, socio-economic background. View full school

St. Teresa’s school is a vibrant and diverse learning community. It is rich in history having been at the heart of the Parish alongside the church for over 75 years. The bond between the church and the school is unique within the Deanery. Children grow in their faith as a result of ‘joined-up thinking’ between the Pastoral care team in school and the support of the Parish Pastoral team. Children are at the heart of all that we do and we invest a lot of time ensuring that we meet the needs of entire families, making pastoral care and safety our priority. We feel strongly that all the adults who work with children in school have a shared responsibility to nurture children’s talents and support them in areas of difficulty. Here at St Teresa’s we always reflect carefully on what we are doing to ensure the best for the children we serve with our drive always being equality and excellence. English, mathematics, and science remain very important and are considered the core subjects in both primary and secondary education. The National Curriculum sets out in detail what must be taught in each of these subjects for each year group. In parts, our curriculum will be contextual and thematic and take the form of a learning journey linking subjects such as English, History, Geography, Art, and DT, however, there are exceptions to this and subjects like Maths, RE, PE, Music, French, and ICT will be taught discretely, with links made where possible. At the heart of our curriculum will be core “Power of Reading” texts where much of the learning will come from the study of good quality children’s literature from a range of significant authors. Contained within our Curriculum Framework, will be clear guidance of how we as a school have addressed the change in national expectations and improved the educational experience for all children. The Progression of Skills section for each subject has been directly taken from the National Curriculum. Teachers will plan according to this Framework and be able to show that there is good curriculum coverage through the use of Long term plans (Curriculum maps and overview), Medium-term plans (Progression of skills), and Short term plans (Weekly Learning journey). When using this Curriculum framework, teachers will first write half-termly curriculum maps which will include “Power of Reading” key text being studied, genres of writing covered, and a brief overview of other subject content being taught in each year group to ensure an even distribution of subjects and topics. Using the progression of skills documents that contains knowledge and skills by year group for each subject, teachers will then drill down further to identify a sequence of lessons for each topic, key skills, and higher-order questions that will be used in the lessons. At St Teresa’s we recognize, not only the importance of helping students to flourish academically but also spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally, so they are fully prepared for life in British society and for their role as citizens, able to make the strongest possible contribution to the Common Good of all. We teach the importance of British Values by going much deeper into the meaning of what it means to live a good life, within a framework of Catholic Christian Values. This provides the context and meaning for understanding why British values are important. Our framework for understanding British values draws on the example of Jesus and his welcome and inclusion of all, which is developed in Catholic Social Teaching. At St Teresa’s we provide an education that focuses on the formation of the whole person and our vocation and purpose in life. The school has an excellent ‘Safeguarding policy’ that all employees and regular visitors to the school are shown upon entry. Safeguarding emergencies are rare, but the school’s robust systems ensure that all safeguarding matters are dealt with promptly and efficiently. The school proactively maintains an accurate list of adults with Disclosure Barring Service (DBS), called the Single Central Record. Regular visitors to the school (including parent helpers), workmen, and official visitors to the school are expected to bring in their DBS as well as a method of identification for recording before they enter the building. Staying safe online is incorporated into our curriculum. All children in school complete a series of seven lessons in the Autumn term that focus specifically on Online safety and their role in society as ‘Digital Citizens’. The theme of online safety permeates through all of our work on school computers. We hold annual Online Safety sessions for Parents run by Tim Fleisig our ICT technician. We know that children often require additional support that is ‘additional to’ and ‘different from other children in a class. Teaching staff at St. Teresa’s are committed to ensuring that learning is individualized ensuring that each child is motivated and challenged at their level. Although St Teresa’ s is a large primary school it maintains a ‘small school feel’ and teachers work hard to get to know children and families from the outset ensuring that they can meet a range of differing needs and learning styles., which aims to provide the child with special support to achieve measurable and realistic targets. Children who have a specific area of need are given an SEN Support Plan (SSP), which is reviewed throughout the year. Children, parents, and the school are very much part of this process. Sometimes children may work with a member of the teaching staff as part of a specific planned intervention. Where this happens parents will be fully informed. View full school

Welcome to St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School. We are a busy but friendly school, with lots going on. Our vision and values are at the core of everything we do at St. Teresa of Lisieux. They underpin our teaching and learning and provide an environment that prepares our pupils. In St. Teresa of Lisieux, we aim to Love, Learn and Grow. "All things are possible when we love, learn and grow together". Our Values are Happiness, Friendship, Fun, Achievement, Excitement. At St Teresa of Lisieux Catholic Primary School, we value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all pupils and families and undertake a variety of events and lessons to celebrate these. We have found this approach to be enriching for all parties as it teaches tolerance and respect for the differences in our community and the wider world. Underpinning all of this are a range of curriculum subjects that have strong links to the role of Britain in the global context. These themes will enable pupils to understand the role of British values in society including, democracy, the rules of law, individual liberty, and respect and tolerance of those with different faiths. As a whole school, we have celebrated the World Cup, with World Cup-themed sports days and fun events alongside food themes served by the kitchen. We follow the ‘Come and See’ scheme, as advised by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and Wales. R.E. plays a central and vital part in the life of the school. The children are encouraged to recognize and appreciate the religious and spiritual dimensions of life appropriate to their age and maturity. A daily literacy lesson takes place in each KS1 & KS2 class. Lessons may l have – Shared Reading, Whole-Class Teaching, Guided and Independent Reading, Independent Work. Skills are developed through painting, modeling, model making, printing, and weaving. Opportunity is given to all children for development in the areas of gymnastics, games, movement, and mime. From beautiful sunshine to wet and windy weather. The children went out in all weathers and enjoyed the activities. Our pupils looked for signs of spring and also sat in the observation station looking for birds. On Wednesday the children had to build a den to protect the animals. We had to work together in teams. Children listen and respond to a wide range of music. They play musical instruments and sing a variety of songs adding accompaniments. We use the LA’s Resonate service to deliver excellent quality lessons. A daily Numeracy lesson takes place in each class. Lessons will have oral and mental calculation work, and the main teaching activity. In D&T children are encouraged to solve practical problems, using knowledge and skills learned through topics. View full school

St Teilo’s is a high-achieving school where staff and students alike are enthusiastic about and involved in their learning where success is the expectation and the norm. A vibrant and exciting place to be, where areas of strength are developed to become areas of excellence, and all are encouraged to realize their potential. A caring and happy community that values the individual, and enables the growth of the whole person in a Christian environment. Our school aims to deliver the highest standards for all students whilst caring for individual needs. All schools care but we model our work on Christian values and beliefs. We demonstrate faith in practice. Our aim is simple: we want every learner to be the best they can be, make the right choices, think, tolerate and show respect. Overseeing the education of young people is both a privilege and a great responsibility. The staff at St Teilo’s are fully committed and work effectively as a team ensuring this responsibility is delivered for all our learners. Our excellent building and facilities are fit for 21st-century learning and offer huge opportunities for our students, staff, and community. It has been said that St Teilo’s is a ‘sleeping giant’ a school full of potential. We can assure you that the giant is now fully awake and the school is delivering on its vision to become one of the best schools in Wales. Standards are good and improving at every Key Stage. Skills development is good and prepares our students for lifelong learning. We pride ourselves on an extra-curricular program that enhances teamwork, partnership, leadership, and social responsibility. St Teilo’s is a highly successful, dynamic, exciting, and caring school in which young people flourish and thrive. We welcome you to engage with us and work alongside us in fulfilling our mission of ‘Education with Care’. View full school

St Swithun’s is a flourishing independent girls’ school set in 45 acres of rural Hampshire within easy walking distance of Winchester city center, yet only 50 minutes by train from London. It has a co-ed nursery, educates girls aged from 4-11 in its prep school, and offers day, weekly, and full boarding options for girls aged 11-18 in the senior school. It offers excellent and forward-thinking teaching practice, sporting and recreational facilities and is supported by a thriving community of parents, alumni, and financial donors. The school is a registered charity and is governed by the school council. Main entry points to the senior school are 11+, 13+, and 16+. The prep school accepts registrations for any year group where there are spaces available, up to the point of entry. There are approximately 200 girls in the prep school and 520 in the senior school across 27 nationalities. St Swithun’s is a girls’ school well-known for its excellent all-round education its forward-looking teaching methods its scholarship and the attitudes of mind it fosters in its students. It houses a civilized and compassionate community with insecure and well-maintained buildings and thoroughly prepares all its pupils for life beyond its gates. We are an ‘appropriately academic’ school, celebrating intellectual curiosity and the life of the mind, but not to the exclusion of all else. We expect our pupils to develop individual passions and through them to acquire a range of skills and characteristics. These characteristics will include a willingness to take risks, to question and to debate, and to persevere in the face of difficulty. In the words of Samuel Beckett: “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” If a girl can immediately excel at everything we ask of her, we as educators must set the bar higher. We want all girls to learn about life beyond the school gates, to appreciate the rich variety of our world, to develop an understanding of compassion, and to value justice. We encourage all pupils to become involved in fundraising and community work. They should appreciate how their decisions and their actions can affect those around them. Our aims are: To prepare girls for public examinations and higher education in a stimulating and scholarly environment in which the girls develop intellectual curiosity, independence of mind, and the ability to take responsibility for their learning. They are encouraged to achieve their personal best. To provide a happy, safe and supportive community based on Christian values in which all girls are given the space to develop their spirituality and are encouraged to understand and celebrate difference, and to be kind to others. To provide a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom so that girls can discover individual passions and develop a range of characteristics such as resilience, initiative, creativity, perseverance, self-confidence, the ability to work in a team, and to honor one’s commitments. To encourage habits to ensure good physical and mental health both at school and in the future such as exercise, healthy eating, and the art of relaxation. To teach the girls compassion, an understanding of the wider world and their role in it, a sense of duty, and a desire for justice. To provide high-quality higher education and career advice and a supportive old girls network. To communicate in a timely and constructive fashion with parents and other members of the St Swithun family to develop relationships conducive to offering the best possible education. View full school

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a popular and oversubscribed one-form entry Outstanding Primary school in South Ruislip with a 20 place Nursery (mornings only). In 2014, St Swithun Wells became a designated NCTL Teaching School. Our school is committed to achieving excellence with a learning environment built upon the foundations of the gospel values. The excellent relationship we have with our parish, St Gregory's, and our strong Catholic ethos are reflected in our school mission statement. We are proud of the caring, supportive, and committed school community of staff, children, parents, and governors of St Swithun Wells and we work in partnership to ensure that our children leave our school as well-rounded, determined, skilled, and confident individuals. We are a Catholic School that seeks to live out the values of Jesus Christ. Each half term the school community will focus on a value that links to our mission statement and the teachings of Jesus. We recognize how important it is to help our pupils develop academically but also spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. Our aim is that they are also fully prepared and take on the role of good citizens, able to make the best possible contribution to the Common Good. Within a framework of Catholic Christian Values, we teach the importance of British Values which also link to our school values. Our mission at : St Swithun Wells' is a Catholic School where we learn about our faith. St Swithun Wells' Catholic School everyone is important. We all want to learn and do our best. St Swithun Wells' Catholic School we celebrate everyone's skills, talents, and achievements. St Swithun Wells' we understand that we need to look after and care for our school and everybody in it. St Swithun Wells is a joint Teaching School with St Mary's Primary Catholic School, Uxbridge. We are the Primary Teaching School Alliance. As a Teaching School, we provide professional development courses which are held at St Mary's Catholic School. We also run a School Direct Programme for 'Graduate Students' choosing the teaching profession. We work in partnership with St Mary's University and Brunel University and the schools in our alliance. Students will carry out their training at one of the alliance schools with the aim of a successful appointment to a vacant position at these schools. St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is committed to serving its local national and international community. It recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing landscape of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within any environment are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. Our school fosters a strong sense of belonging both to the school community and as a citizen of Britain with the responsibilities that citizenship brings. The school has policies in place regarding Equality, to ensure that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, status, or similar. It seeks to serve all so that everyone feels a sense of belonging. The Government emphasizes that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British Values’ are taught in all UK schools. View full school

At St. Stephen’s we believe that every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential within a happy, stimulating, and secure environment, where care and respect for each other, their school family, and the wider community are paramount. We believe that every child should be encouraged to achieve the highest standards possible, in an atmosphere where all success, great or small, is properly celebrated. We believe that every child should be taught to accept and understand people with different beliefs, needs, and circumstances to their own enabled to develop morally and spiritually, gaining a growing knowledge of the Christian faith given confidence to grow in responsibility and independence, equipping them for the challenges that lie ahead. Our mission, as staff, governors, parents, and members of the wider school community, is to make this vision a reality, constantly building each other up in love and learning. St. Stephen’s is a Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School and responsibility for admissions lies with the governing body. The underlying ethos of the school is Christian but it is a church school for the whole community and it welcomes applications for pupils of other faiths or no faith. Our published admissions number is 60 children per school year. Admissions are handled by the Schools Admissions Team at Richmond Borough Council. They will be able to tell you if there are any spaces available or add you to the school's waiting list. You can list up to four maintained schools or academies in the borough in the order that you prefer them. Richmond Council coordinates all in-year applications for schools in the borough. they will pass on your child's details to the admissions authorities for the schools you have named and they will let you know if your child has qualified for a place. If none of the schools that you apply for can offer your child a place, they will advise you of the nearest school with a vacancy and you will be able to make another application. Please note your child will be expected to start in the correct year group for their age. Your family must already be living in the property before you can apply for a school place except in the following circumstance. If you are an HM Forces family with a confirmed posting to this area, or a UK Crown Servant returning from overseas to this area, you can apply for a school place up to four months in advance of your return. This is provided your application is accompanied by official documentary evidence from your employer that confirms a relocation date and your address in the Richmond borough. The Council and all primary schools including academies and free schools in Richmond upon Thames have agreed on a fair access protocol to admit children who are currently without a school place and may have difficulty finding a suitable school place. Children who are admitted to schools under this protocol take priority over any children on waiting lists. The Fair Access Panel, which considers applications under this protocol, consists of representative headteachers and senior Council staff. The panel makes the final decision on which school will be nominated to receive each case. This will take into account the suitability of the placement for the pupil and the school and, where possible, will ensure that the required additional resources are made available to support the pupil's successful integration into school. St Stephen’s school ensures that all children with additional needs have opportunities to thrive and flourish, demonstrate their abilities and overcome barriers. Our ethos is embedded within our vision statement and our school values of Friendship, Service, Peace, Kindness, Respect, Thankfulness, and Forgiveness. We have a cohesive approach to additional needs, training teachers and support staff to develop their awareness of a range of needs and enabling our learners to acquire knowledge and build self-confidence. For all our children (regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, sexual identity, physical ability, or educational need) we are keen to ensure they are rounded individuals who are prepared for their future in an ever-changing world. To that end, we encourage our children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to develop their skills and talents and to be as independent as possible. As we are a voluntary aided church school, most of our governors are appointed by the Church. In addition, we have three elected parent governors and a local authority governor. As governors we are proud to support the school within the St Margarets’ Community, celebrating its considerable successes and good name. View full school

St Stephen's is a thriving school situated in the heart of Stockwell. The school exists to serve its community by providing education of the highest quality within a Christian framework of values and beliefs. This is a school that celebrates its diversity and one whose Christian ethos ensures a genuinely inclusive and collaborative approach. I am proud to be leading such an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff who are so dedicated to the children in their care. The primary long-term goal for the School & the Children's Centre is To nurture, inspire, empower and expect every child to achieve their very best in life, work, and the community. As an inclusive, Christian school and Children's Centre, we will nurture, inspire, empower and expect every child to achieve their very best in life, work, and the community. We do this through: Creating a safe and welcoming environment with a relentless focus on achievement. A determination that no child is left behind. A commitment to working collaboratively with families and the community. We aim to improve the school and the Children's Centre by using our Christian Values. These values stand for a distinctively Christian understanding to shape all aspects of leading and learning. It never deviates from setting high expectations and raising aspirations. St Stephen's benefits from very strong links with the local church and children's center and this positive and powerful partnership further extend the distinctive Christian character of the school. St Stephen's, South Lambeth is an inner-city church with about 60 adult members and 30 teenagers/children. The church membership reflects the diversity of the local community. Our morning services are lively, child-friendly, and relaxed. They include age-specific groups for the children and teenagers. Our part-time youth Pastor leads the work with our teenagers. The London branch of Fegans Child & Family Care is based at St Stephen's. A team of trained workers offers help and support to children and families in the community around North Lambeth. The church has several midweek 'Growth Groups' meetings in church and homes enabling members to put their growing Christian faith into practice in their everyday lives. There is a very strong community ethos in the school and local charitable organizations benefit from this sense of mission. Pupils also understand their responsibility to the wider world and, during a term in which they focused on the Christian value of compassion. View full school

St Stephen’s is a successful school in the London Borough of Bexley. It has been recognized as an outstanding school by Ofsted and the Diocese of Southwark. We are very fortunate to have a very dedicated team of teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff who strive to make certain that every child reaches their full potential academically, morally, spiritually, and physically. We endeavor to ensure every child leaves St Stephen’s as a successful, confident and responsible individual, equipped with all the skills needed to continue on their future learning journey. We work in partnership with parents and carers and value the support and contribution they make to school life. The school also enjoys an excellent partnership with St Stephen’s Parish and the wider community. We can provide a caring and effective learning environment, where expectations and standards are high. Our aim is that all children have access to a broad, balanced, and challenging curriculum and to live our daily lives by the school's Mission Statement. This underpins everything that goes on at St Stephen’s. At St. Stephen’s, as members of God’s family, we help and support each other as we learn, play, and grow whatever our background. Everyone in our school, parish, and home community is important and respected and allowed to develop their faith and live out the Gospel values. Through Jesus’ teachings and example of love, we understand the importance of helping others, supporting charities in our local and global community. Our school is a caring community where truth, forgiveness, and justice are promoted and are at the heart of our learning and throughout our daily lives. We know that each one of us is made in God’s image we encourage everyone to develop and share the talents that He has given to each of us. View full school

Welcome to our school. We look to our pupils to embrace the traditions of our School and live up to its mottoes. We must all work very hard to enable our children to achieve their full potential in everything they do - in their work, play, and spiritual development. St. Sebastian's is a happy and lively place where we want everyone to feel at home and comfortable. The Federation of St Cuthbert’s and St Sebastian’s Catholic Primary Schools value the diverse ethnic backgrounds of all pupils and families and undertakes a variety of events and lessons to celebrate these. We are fully committed to preparing our children for life in modern Britain promoting fundamental British values. We have found this approach to be enriching for all parties as it teaches tolerance and respect for the differences in our community and the wider world. Underpinning all of this is a range of curriculum topics that have strong links to our Core Values. Our approach to the National Curriculum 2014 combined with our Creative Challenge Curriculum is that we embrace and celebrate the many faces of diversity within our world, both past, and present. Our International Schools Award reflects the high profile of our appreciation of different languages and cultures. We are committed to the teaching of MFL, including the teaching of both Spanish (and in previous years Mandarin) across our schools. More recently some children undertook the role of ambassadors for our school, city, and country by attending and presenting workshops at the International Headteachers Conference in Asia. Daily, our schools undertake daily assemblies that uphold traditional values of empathy, respect, and tolerance which are reflected within the displays within our learning environments. These British Core Values are taught within core subjects, SEAL, PSHE, RE, and Collective Worship, through the introduction of ‘Philosophy for Children’ sessions and more recently holistically through class teaching and on a more general level, the school undertakes daily assemblies which uphold traditional values of empathy, respect, and tolerance. We have collaborated closely, to devise a new and inspiring Creative Challenge Curriculum. At our schools, we strongly promote self-respect for all in our school irrespective of race, creed, or gender. Care will be taken to ensure that resources do not present stereotypical images, rather role models from diverse backgrounds and cultures reflecting the multi-ethnic nature of our society. Come and See is a Catholic Primary Religious Education program for Foundation and Key stages 1 and 2. The program of study, written by a group of experienced diocesan advisors was introduced across the Federation in September 2012 and has been warmly received by staff and pupils. The child-friendly material provided within Come and See allows children to explore the teachings of the Catholic church through the use of age-appropriate resources and activities. Each year group from Foundation 1 to year 6 has their list of focus topics to consider throughout the academic year. The topic will coincide with the church calendar however, the depth in which the topic is explored is dependent upon the respective age of the child. For example, during Lent, whilst all children will learn about the plight of Christ, our Early Years children will consider the importance of growing and new life Key Stage 1 children explore the effect of change and opportunities, with Key Stage 2 children considering the importance of self-discipline, sacrifice, death, and new life. View full school

As a Catholic School, we strongly believe that education is a partnership between home, school, parish, and community. We are dedicated to developing children who achieve personally, academically, socially, and emotionally throughout their time at our school. This underlines our school’s commitment to creating learners for the future. The school is a vibrant and happy place to be, with lots of exciting things going on. Our school is made up of children and staff from a wide range of backgrounds. We pride ourselves on valuing the unique child, and celebrating diversity. At a Catholic 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. Application for admission to St Scholastica’s Reception class is completed online during the year before the child is due to start school. Further information on admission procedures can be found in the Starting Schools in Hackney booklet, available from the Hackney Learning Trust. Supplementary forms are available from the school or downloadable below. A maximum of 30 children can be admitted into the Reception Class. It is a legal requirement that all children receive full-time education from the beginning of the school term following their fifth birthday. However, the policy in Hackney is that children who are about to reach their fifth birthday receive full-time education. Before your child starts at school you will be asked to bring him/her along to visit the school, fill in the necessary documents, and discuss any queries with the Headteacher or Deputy. You will be asked to sign a copy of the Home/School Contract and the ICT Acceptable Use Policy at this meeting. For younger children, you may also be invited to visit the school on another occasion with your child, for a session in his/her new classroom so they can meet the class teacher and support staff and become more familiar with the new surroundings. Pupil Premium is allocated straight to our school and it is identifiable. Schools are free to spend the Pupil Premium as they feel is appropriate. The government thinks that schools are best placed to assess what additional provision should be made for individual pupils within their responsibility. However, all schools will be held accountable for how they have used the additional funding to support pupils from low-income families and in care. The schools must report and publicize annually how the money has been spent and what the impact has been made on the achievements of the pupils. The Pupil Premium funding that is received by the school annually is used in a variety of ways to improve pupil attainment and to help overcome any barriers to learning. We ask parents and carers of children receiving the funding, to ask for their ideas on what will help most. Some children will already be doing well in English, Maths and other subjects. But there may be things we can do to stretch them further, to help them aim higher, or to build their confidence – like having ASpace, residential visits, taking part in activities to develop language or social skills. We spend some of the money on training staff to make sure that they are up to date with the latest knowledge about what works for disadvantaged children. In addition, money is spent on staffing so that we can provide quality first teaching and provide the high-quality intervention programs that meet the needs of all learners. Parents are invited into school for workshops such as Literacy & Maths, special assemblies and major events such as the St Scholastica’s Got Talent, Harvest Festival, and the Crowning of Our Lady. Many parents join the Friends of St Scholastica which is instrumental in organizing additional events for the children, such as our Christmas Disco, cake sales, and the Easter Bonnet competition. As well as raising funds to purchase new equipment for the school as well as trips to the Seaside, Rio Cinema and many more. Parents also benefit from our Adult Learning Programmes such as ESOL and computing classes and participate in Learning Through Play and SEAL Parenting run by ASpace.How much parents and carers get involved with their child’s learning makes a very big difference to how well they do at school. So we also spend money on activities that help keep you informed about their targets, and confident in knowing how to support their learning. We will report to you at parent’s evenings, but if you would like more information on your child’s progress at any time, please get in touch with your child’s class teacher. We strive to make learning fun and to provide an education that develops the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. We recognize that every child is special and has unique contributions to make. We inspire each other to learn, grow, enjoy and be happy. We focus our energies on ensuring that all children aim for excellence and can achieve the very best that they can. We create a strong self-belief so that all are prepared to meet the demands of a changing world and make positive contributions. At St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School all staff is expected to uphold and promote the school ethos and fundamental principles of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. We recognize that developing the necessary qualities within both the children themselves and the school as a whole can help prevention. The teaching of basic skills in reading, writing, and calculation are given high priority at St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School. We ensure that the different learning styles of children are recognized in the delivery of all lessons. Our school teaches the National Curriculum through cross-curricular topics. This means that each term every year group has a focus topic (e.g. Active Planet). We have found that this approach allows us to have a truly broad and balanced curriculum so that all children have a chance to excel and develop talents in many different areas. The children enjoy learning in this way and therefore achieve high grades. View full school

St. Saviour’s was established by the National Society in 1865 for the education of children in the parish of Poplar guided by the principles of the Church of England. We have at our heart the spiritual and moral wellbeing of all our pupils, striving for excellence whilst not being elitist, keeping the faith whilst remaining inclusive in serving a multicultural community. We aim to provide good education to enable every child to flourish in their potential as a child of God. At St Saviour’s we promote independent learners children who want to explore, discover and find out more. To enable all children to achieve their best, we use a range of strategies to include all as part of our community. We aim to challenge and stretch all our pupils so that they fulfill their potential. Our Aims: To be a safe, happy, caring community of learners. To help all individuals regardless of their race, gender, or disability to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to achieve or exceed their full potential in a rapidly changing world. To promote the Christian faith whilst developing an understanding of and respect for a wide range of religious values, languages and cultural traditions, and different ways of life. To encourage an enjoyment of life-long learning, curiosity, creativity, and perseverance. To foster the virtues of hope, honesty, friendship, fellowship, justice, endurance, and reverence. To encourage positive parental and community involvement. To promote healthy lifestyles including social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. To provide a curriculum that is inspiring, progressive, broad, and balanced. To celebrate achievement in all fields. To promote our partnerships within our community in Poplar and beyond. Inclusion is a strength of the school because, over the last five years, children with additional needs and/or disabilities have achieved significantly better than those nationally. We are successful because our dedicated staff personalizes learning for our children. Regular assessment and prompt identification allow us to ensure that no one slips through the net. There is a national change to the SEN Code of Practice which focuses on positive use of language, changes to the way children are classified, and a greater awareness of needs. This is currently at the draft stage and we are looking at how we will implement this in our school. We are committed to the development of the whole child through the provision of a progressive thematic curriculum that nurtures and celebrates children’s skills and talents. We aim to develop their wider personal skills through enrichment activities including trips that are linked to our personalized themes. Through consistently good or outstanding teaching that inspires and motivates pupils to be lifelong learners and make a positive contribution to society becoming responsible local, national and global citizens. St. Saviour’s is a Church of England School. For our children to grow up as caring citizens of the future, there is a commitment to faith within the school. Our framework for Religious Education is based on a syllabus organized by the headteacher with the approval of the Governors and the Diocesan Board of Education. The framework ensures that the key world faiths are included so that our children learn to appreciate the Golden Rule of treating others as you would like to be treated, common to all belief systems. View full school