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  1. St Dominic’s has provided post 16 education in Harrow since 1979 and over that period has developed specialist teaching and support that is recognized for its excellence in the local area and beyond. In our last inspection, we were judged to be an ‘outstanding’ College and have been awarded many national accolades over recent years. The campus gives us a university feel and allows students to concentrate on their studies and to make the very best use of our superb academic facilities. The two years of study post 16 are the most important of any to date in a young person’s educational journey. Post 16 courses remain a benchmark qualification. When students arrive with us in September each year I expect that they will work hard from day one to fulfill the demands of their courses. The support both in and out of the classroom is exemplary and providing the partnership between student, College and home are right then they will be successful with us and achieve highly at the end of the two-year program. We provide all our students with the best opportunity to achieve the highest possible examination grades as well as to develop spiritually and personally. We are a confidently Catholic institution, clear in our beliefs and values and the importance of Jesus Christ in our daily lives. We are also welcoming of other faith groups and believe that our diverse faith community is enriching and makes us the very distinctive community that we are. We give priority to students from our two partner schools, Salvatorian College and Sacred Heart Language College. We then offer places to Catholics from the local area and to other faith groups who wish to pursue their sixth form education in a Christian context and who will support the ethos and mission of our College. St Dominic’s came into existence initially as a Convent School for Girls on the Mount Estate in Harrow-on-the-Hill in the 19th century. The school was established in 1879. The Dominican Nuns led by Mother Catherine Philip Bathurst OP were carrying out a direct request by Cardinal Manning, the Archbishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, to have a Catholic Girls School in Harrow. The Dominican nuns were committed to creating the opportunity for girls to have a good education and access to higher education. The College is the holder of several national awards. With the establishment of formal National inspection systems, St Dominic’s rose to the challenge of achieving outstanding status by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster for the delivery of Catholic Education. The 2008 OFSTED Inspection too judged it to be Outstanding, a distinction it has held on to ever since. Indeed the College is now at the very top of the league of Sixth Form Colleges for ‘Excellence’ in its educational provision and its A level results. Teaching and learning are at the center of our work at St Dominic's. We have an incredibly strong record of academic success, but as well as achieving excellent results, we want to have a positive experience of learning. Our teachers, as expert practitioners, continually seek to develop their practice and equip you with the skills to learn independently. St Dominic's has a very strong tradition of enrichment and you will benefit from a wide variety of educational visits and outside speakers in addition to your normal lessons. You will develop your skills in ways that help you to learn as individuals and to prepare you to continue your studies in Higher Education or to move into employment. We frequently seek your views about teaching, learning, and assessment and we use these to continue to improve lessons and other aspects of learning.
  2. St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school with an ethos based on Faith, Community, and a true partnership between school and the families of the children we teach. Our school life is rich in opportunities to learn and to worship, both as individuals and as part of a strong, supportive environment. Our distinctive Catholic nature and ethos are at the heart of St. Dominic's school. Every child is unique and created in God's image, with their own special and unique purpose in this life. The love and teachings of Jesus help us in our relationships with each other and with God. We have good links with our Parish and prayer and celebration are an important part of our life together at school. We are committed to the development of each child, offering them the very best start to their formal education, and supporting their faith. We aim to provide an education that is rich in opportunities and experiences and one which influences a lifelong love of learning. Every child deserves the best possible education opportunities whilst in our care. At St. Dominic's we have a wonderful team of staff who encourage each child to achieve their full potential, learn together, and achieve in a wide variety of areas. Our children are offered a broad and diverse curriculum that helps them to develop their gifts and talents and become independent, life-long learners. We want all of our children to aspire to "Be the best you can be." This is reflected in our consistently improving pupil outcomes and achievements. Following a successful refurbishment, we have a wonderful indoor and outdoor environment for children to learn and play in. We provide a stimulating and creative academic curriculum, together with a strong tradition of music and sport to help children become independent and confident learners. Our Nursery is an attractive, spacious, and colorful learning environment with the most up-to-date facilities to encourage children to develop successfully and progress securely onto “big school”. We also take advantage of the wonderful resources available nearby, such as Hampstead Heath and the City Farm, as well as Museums and Galleries in London to support our curriculum topics in all year groups. This ensures our curriculum offers children opportunities to deepen their understanding and enjoy and achieve in their learning. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Dominic's School community. View full school
  3. St Dominic’s Catholic Primary School is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school with an ethos based on Faith, Community, and a true partnership between school and the families of the children we teach. Our school life is rich in opportunities to learn and to worship, both as individuals and as part of a strong, supportive environment. Our distinctive Catholic nature and ethos are at the heart of St. Dominic's school. Every child is unique and created in God's image, with their own special and unique purpose in this life. The love and teachings of Jesus help us in our relationships with each other and with God. We have good links with our Parish and prayer and celebration are an important part of our life together at school. We are committed to the development of each child, offering them the very best start to their formal education, and supporting their faith. We aim to provide an education that is rich in opportunities and experiences and one which influences a lifelong love of learning. Every child deserves the best possible education opportunities whilst in our care. At St. Dominic's we have a wonderful team of staff who encourage each child to achieve their full potential, learn together, and achieve in a wide variety of areas. Our children are offered a broad and diverse curriculum that helps them to develop their gifts and talents and become independent, life-long learners. We want all of our children to aspire to "Be the best you can be." This is reflected in our consistently improving pupil outcomes and achievements. Following a successful refurbishment, we have a wonderful indoor and outdoor environment for children to learn and play in. We provide a stimulating and creative academic curriculum, together with a strong tradition of music and sport to help children become independent and confident learners. Our Nursery is an attractive, spacious, and colorful learning environment with the most up-to-date facilities to encourage children to develop successfully and progress securely onto “big school”. We also take advantage of the wonderful resources available nearby, such as Hampstead Heath and the City Farm, as well as Museums and Galleries in London to support our curriculum topics in all year groups. This ensures our curriculum offers children opportunities to deepen their understanding and enjoy and achieve in their learning. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Dominic's School community.
  4. The staff in St. Denis’s primary work towards creating a happy, relaxed learning atmosphere where your child will be encouraged to participate in the life of the school and to strive to achieve the best possible for himself/ herself. When your child joins us in St. Denis’ we are all entering a new partnership intending to produce the best possible education for your child. This can best be achieved when home and school are working together and communicating openly. In St Denis’ Primary School we work together, as a team, to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment where every member of our school community feels that they belong and that their lives and experiences are valued and respected. It is our vision that every child should be supported and encouraged to be the very best they can be, in every aspect of their development. We recognize the importance of working in close partnership with external agencies to ensure that all of our children are safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included, to grow and develop as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. The shared values in our school are reflected in its ethos based on the Gospel Values of the Catholic Church, which include respect, wisdom, justice, integrity, and humility. Children’s rights and responsibilities are uppermost in making decisions that affect them and the dignity of each individual, made in the image and likeness of God, is recognized and respected at all times. Curriculum for Excellence has been introduced across Scotland for all 3-18-year-olds – wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know, and equip them for the jobs of tomorrow in a fast-changing world. The new curriculum enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practices, and explore learning together. It balances the importance of knowledge and skills. Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. CfE develops skills for learning, life, and works to help young people go on to further study, secure work, and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions. View full school
  5. The staff in St. Denis’s primary work towards creating a happy, relaxed learning atmosphere where your child will be encouraged to participate in the life of the school and to strive to achieve the best possible for himself/ herself. When your child joins us in St. Denis’ we are all entering a new partnership intending to produce the best possible education for your child. This can best be achieved when home and school are working together and communicating openly. In St Denis’ Primary School we work together, as a team, to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment where every member of our school community feels that they belong and that their lives and experiences are valued and respected. It is our vision that every child should be supported and encouraged to be the very best they can be, in every aspect of their development. We recognize the importance of working in close partnership with external agencies to ensure that all of our children are safe, healthy, achieving, nurtured, active, respected, responsible, and included, to grow and develop as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. The shared values in our school are reflected in its ethos based on the Gospel Values of the Catholic Church, which include respect, wisdom, justice, integrity, and humility. Children’s rights and responsibilities are uppermost in making decisions that affect them and the dignity of each individual, made in the image and likeness of God, is recognized and respected at all times. Curriculum for Excellence has been introduced across Scotland for all 3-18-year-olds – wherever they learn. It aims to raise standards, prepare our children for a future they do not yet know, and equip them for the jobs of tomorrow in a fast-changing world. The new curriculum enables professionals to teach subjects creatively, to work together across the school and with other schools, to share best practices, and explore learning together. It balances the importance of knowledge and skills. Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. CfE develops skills for learning, life, and works to help young people go on to further study, secure work, and navigate life. It brings real life into the classroom, making learning relevant and helps young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping children understand the world and make connections. It develops skills so that children can think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions.
  6. St. David’s High School and always a pleasure to see such a significant number of our students engaged in charity work, community activities as well as making good progress in their lessons. We are a high-performing school and in the top 25% of schools for GCSE performance. A significant number of our young people gain a set of fantastic qualifications here, which enables them to have a choice moving onto the next stage of their education. St David’s High School is more than a school it is a community made up of parents, children, teachers, and all those involved in helping our school progress. As a small and unique community school, we endeavor to make every family feel welcome and every child achieve their full potential. ‘Education’ means a lot more to us than just the subjects that are on offer to our students. We take their personal and emotional development to be just as important to help them navigate through the challenges of life. St. David's High School is committed to: Providing high-quality, student-centered education in which every student can achieve his/her full potential. Valuing and respecting all members of the school community. Maintaining a well-disciplined and supportive environment for learning. Developing a partnership with parents, employers, and the local community. Preparing our students for adult and working life. Ensuring our actions match our belief that all young people are of equal worth whatever their age, ability, or background. St. David’s High School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in the school. All Flintshire schools, including St. David’s High School, follow the Flintshire Safeguarding Children procedures. The school will, in most circumstances, endeavor to discuss all concerns with parents about their children. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge. The school will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s Child Protection Policy is available on request. View full school
  7. St. David’s High School and always a pleasure to see such a significant number of our students engaged in charity work, community activities as well as making good progress in their lessons. We are a high-performing school and in the top 25% of schools for GCSE performance. A significant number of our young people gain a set of fantastic qualifications here, which enables them to have a choice moving onto the next stage of their education. St David’s High School is more than a school it is a community made up of parents, children, teachers, and all those involved in helping our school progress. As a small and unique community school, we endeavor to make every family feel welcome and every child achieve their full potential. ‘Education’ means a lot more to us than just the subjects that are on offer to our students. We take their personal and emotional development to be just as important to help them navigate through the challenges of life. St. David's High School is committed to: Providing high-quality, student-centered education in which every student can achieve his/her full potential. Valuing and respecting all members of the school community. Maintaining a well-disciplined and supportive environment for learning. Developing a partnership with parents, employers, and the local community. Preparing our students for adult and working life. Ensuring our actions match our belief that all young people are of equal worth whatever their age, ability, or background. St. David’s High School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all children in the school. All Flintshire schools, including St. David’s High School, follow the Flintshire Safeguarding Children procedures. The school will, in most circumstances, endeavor to discuss all concerns with parents about their children. However, there may be exceptional circumstances when the school will discuss concerns with Social Care and/or the Police without parental knowledge. The school will, of course, always aim to maintain a positive relationship with all parents. The school’s Child Protection Policy is available on request.
  8. We are a Roman Catholic school and are very proud of our Catholic tradition. The values upon which our faith is built are values that we in turn live and share with all those involved with our school. We aim to create a stimulating, secure, happy, and caring environment of which you and your children will become an integral part. We very much want to develop a partnership between home, school, and Parish as it is through working together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support that we can provide what is best for our children, so that they may be happy, enriched, and fulfill their potential. The Governors and staff of St David’s RC Primary School aim to provide for the religious and educational needs of the children in our care. We aim to provide a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum differentiated to match the needs of all pupils which center on the teaching and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. We will ensure that the religious dimension of the school permeates all aspects of school life and that this will be fundamental to the delivery of the relevant national curriculum We will respect individuality in our School Community and promote and develop the skills and talents of all in a safe learning environment where all children feel, valued, secure and able to flourish. The vision of St. David’s Primary School is to enable all children to achieve their full potential following in the footsteps of Jesus. In this we aim to create a nurturing, inclusive, and loving school community where Christ is at the center and the children are at the heart, inspiring and guiding all that we do. Through a commitment to excellent teaching and learning, we aim to empower our children to be confident, healthy, and responsible individuals, equipped for life with God at their side. View full school
  9. We are a Roman Catholic school and are very proud of our Catholic tradition. The values upon which our faith is built are values that we in turn live and share with all those involved with our school. We aim to create a stimulating, secure, happy, and caring environment of which you and your children will become an integral part. We very much want to develop a partnership between home, school, and Parish as it is through working together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support that we can provide what is best for our children, so that they may be happy, enriched, and fulfill their potential. The Governors and staff of St David’s RC Primary School aim to provide for the religious and educational needs of the children in our care. We aim to provide a broad, balanced, relevant curriculum differentiated to match the needs of all pupils which center on the teaching and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. We will ensure that the religious dimension of the school permeates all aspects of school life and that this will be fundamental to the delivery of the relevant national curriculum We will respect individuality in our School Community and promote and develop the skills and talents of all in a safe learning environment where all children feel, valued, secure and able to flourish. The vision of St. David’s Primary School is to enable all children to achieve their full potential following in the footsteps of Jesus. In this we aim to create a nurturing, inclusive, and loving school community where Christ is at the center and the children are at the heart, inspiring and guiding all that we do. Through a commitment to excellent teaching and learning, we aim to empower our children to be confident, healthy, and responsible individuals, equipped for life with God at their side.
  10. St David's College has a 50-year success story founded on a visionary approach to education. We are a mainstream independent boarding and day school educating children from 9 to 19 years of age. Through a partnership with parents, we discover the gifts of each child, remove the barriers to learning, and lead young people to realize their full potential. Our highly regarded SEN provision, helping those with dyslexia and associated learning needs, works seamlessly in our mainstream environment. We shall aim at sound scholarship, we shall pursue prowess at games, we shall encourage a love of the beautiful and of creative skills, but above all, we are determined to lay such foundations of character as will send our pupils out to play an effective part in a world that needs people of sterling Christian worth. St David's College was founded in 1965 by John Mayor, the first Headmaster, together with Lewis Edwards and Canon Roy Barker. The vision was to establish a school for boys (we are now co-educational) which would tailor teaching to the specific learning style of each pupil. John Mayor had observed for some time that some pupils were struggling to find a place of appropriate learning in either mainstream independent and maintained schools. Writing six months before the opening of St David's College, John Mayor expressed in a letter to prospective parents: "St David's will provide academic and practical instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil it will also provide an environment in which self-confidence will develop." The Christian Foundation of St David’s College is distinctive. It has an emphasis on the quality of relationships and sense of belonging, the development of virtues, the promotion of compassion, and the setting of the academic in the context of meaningful beliefs and values. This allows each pupil the opportunity to discover his/her uniqueness, value, and significance as a human being - the FREEDOM to FLOURISH. Our Aims: St David's College aims to develop 'the whole person, through a broad education founded on Christian principles, a wide choice of interest and activity, and an achievable personal program for each pupil. View full school
  11. St David's College has a 50-year success story founded on a visionary approach to education. We are a mainstream independent boarding and day school educating children from 9 to 19 years of age. Through a partnership with parents, we discover the gifts of each child, remove the barriers to learning, and lead young people to realize their full potential. Our highly regarded SEN provision, helping those with dyslexia and associated learning needs, works seamlessly in our mainstream environment. We shall aim at sound scholarship, we shall pursue prowess at games, we shall encourage a love of the beautiful and of creative skills, but above all, we are determined to lay such foundations of character as will send our pupils out to play an effective part in a world that needs people of sterling Christian worth. St David's College was founded in 1965 by John Mayor, the first Headmaster, together with Lewis Edwards and Canon Roy Barker. The vision was to establish a school for boys (we are now co-educational) which would tailor teaching to the specific learning style of each pupil. John Mayor had observed for some time that some pupils were struggling to find a place of appropriate learning in either mainstream independent and maintained schools. Writing six months before the opening of St David's College, John Mayor expressed in a letter to prospective parents: "St David's will provide academic and practical instruction to meet the needs of the individual pupil it will also provide an environment in which self-confidence will develop." The Christian Foundation of St David’s College is distinctive. It has an emphasis on the quality of relationships and sense of belonging, the development of virtues, the promotion of compassion, and the setting of the academic in the context of meaningful beliefs and values. This allows each pupil the opportunity to discover his/her uniqueness, value, and significance as a human being - the FREEDOM to FLOURISH. Our Aims: St David's College aims to develop 'the whole person, through a broad education founded on Christian principles, a wide choice of interest and activity, and an achievable personal program for each pupil.
  12. St David’s is a small, happy school which is renowned for its family atmosphere. Our main aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children will develop a respect for and understanding of others and their beliefs, whilst pursuing a curriculum that enables them to maximize every aspect of their creative and academic intelligence. At St David’s pupils are given every possible encouragement and opportunity to reach their full potential. Pupils’ experiences are enriched by a wide, varied, and imaginative program of extra-curricular activities, which include many team and individual sports, music groups, and creative activities such as drama and gardening. Our rich and stimulating curriculum is delivered by a talented and caring staff and our small class sizes enable children to receive individual attention and to feel secure, happy, and confident. St David’s School fosters good relationships between members of staff and the pupils themselves. Bullying, harassment, victimization, and discrimination will not be tolerated. The School and its staff will act fairly about the pupils and parents and we expect the same of pupils and parents about the school. We attach importance to courtesy, integrity, good manners, good discipline, and respect for the needs of others. Parents warrant that the pupil will take a full part in the activities of the school, will attend each school day, will be punctual, will work hard, will be well-behaved, and will comply with the school rules including the wearing of uniform. OUR GENERAL AIMS: To provide a good all-round education for all pupils at St David’s. To provide a caring ‘family’ community where everyone will behave with courtesy, consideration, and tolerance towards others. To offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is regularly reviewed. To encourage each child to have a disciplined approach to work and to learn the benefits of contributing positively to the school and participating in all it has to offer. We aim to provide an all-around education in a supportive and happy environment that will challenge every child to fulfill their maximum potential. We aim to educate the whole child, academically, socially, and morally, through a broad and balanced curriculum, so that they can integrate and flourish with confidence in their next school. Great importance is attached to the spiritual background of the School’s life and the training of character. The school is essentially Christian in ethos, but children of every creed are welcome and as Religious Education is non-denominational each child can participate and contribute. At St David’s we are passionately committed to ensuring that each of our pupils achieves their full potential. As each child progresses through school, their academic progress and social development are carefully monitored. Assessment is carried out through observations and testing in-class time, and by internal exams which take place during the Autumn and Summer Terms. Parents are kept informed about their child’s progress with termly and half-termly ‘Interim’ reports and Parents’ Evenings are held three times a year. In addition, parents are welcome to discuss any problem, whether academic or otherwise, with their child’s Form or Subject teacher at any time. View full school
  13. St David’s is a small, happy school which is renowned for its family atmosphere. Our main aim is to provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children will develop a respect for and understanding of others and their beliefs, whilst pursuing a curriculum that enables them to maximize every aspect of their creative and academic intelligence. At St David’s pupils are given every possible encouragement and opportunity to reach their full potential. Pupils’ experiences are enriched by a wide, varied, and imaginative program of extra-curricular activities, which include many team and individual sports, music groups, and creative activities such as drama and gardening. Our rich and stimulating curriculum is delivered by a talented and caring staff and our small class sizes enable children to receive individual attention and to feel secure, happy, and confident. St David’s School fosters good relationships between members of staff and the pupils themselves. Bullying, harassment, victimization, and discrimination will not be tolerated. The School and its staff will act fairly about the pupils and parents and we expect the same of pupils and parents about the school. We attach importance to courtesy, integrity, good manners, good discipline, and respect for the needs of others. Parents warrant that the pupil will take a full part in the activities of the school, will attend each school day, will be punctual, will work hard, will be well-behaved, and will comply with the school rules including the wearing of uniform. OUR GENERAL AIMS: To provide a good all-round education for all pupils at St David’s. To provide a caring ‘family’ community where everyone will behave with courtesy, consideration, and tolerance towards others. To offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is regularly reviewed. To encourage each child to have a disciplined approach to work and to learn the benefits of contributing positively to the school and participating in all it has to offer. We aim to provide an all-around education in a supportive and happy environment that will challenge every child to fulfill their maximum potential. We aim to educate the whole child, academically, socially, and morally, through a broad and balanced curriculum, so that they can integrate and flourish with confidence in their next school. Great importance is attached to the spiritual background of the School’s life and the training of character. The school is essentially Christian in ethos, but children of every creed are welcome and as Religious Education is non-denominational each child can participate and contribute. At St David’s we are passionately committed to ensuring that each of our pupils achieves their full potential. As each child progresses through school, their academic progress and social development are carefully monitored. Assessment is carried out through observations and testing in-class time, and by internal exams which take place during the Autumn and Summer Terms. Parents are kept informed about their child’s progress with termly and half-termly ‘Interim’ reports and Parents’ Evenings are held three times a year. In addition, parents are welcome to discuss any problem, whether academic or otherwise, with their child’s Form or Subject teacher at any time.
  14. We have a strong academic record and a long history of success in many areas. However, school life at St David’s Prep offers so much more than results and grades. We aim to develop confident, happy children and instill in each one of them a life-long love of learning and an enquiring mind. Our dedicated staff does their utmost to inspire and challenge all our pupils. They model a positive work ethic and help the children to treat others with respect and kindness. We believe that the nurturing environment at St David’s allows our children to surpass the goals we set them and to achieve amazing things as they go on to the next stage of their education. Wishford Schools is a family-run group of independent prep schools with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education and providing the best possible experience to both pupils and parents. Schools in the group benefit from the support of the group’s Executive Team, the expertise of its Director of Strategy and Education, and Director of Compliance, and a vastly experienced Advisory Board. Furthermore, Heads and teachers across the group can share ideas and best practice, St David’s Prep is a selective school. Informal assessments and interviews for the Reception places are held in the January of the preceding academic year. The school takes children into the Reception Class full time, at the beginning of the academic year (1st September) in which they become five. Additional places may be available from Year 1 onwards and we are happy to accept pupils, subject to our usual criteria at any stage during KS1 or KS2. All prospective pupils will be required to undergo a short interview and informal assessment and ideally spend some time in the classroom. We will also require a copy of their latest school report. If you would like your child to be considered for admission, please complete a Registration Form. Admission to St David’s is at the discretion of the Head Teacher. Details of our Fees can be found here. All admissions are subject to our Admissions Policy and Terms & Conditions. The Wishford Schools team, led by Executive Chairman Sam Antrobus, acts as the school’s governing body. The governing body is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, appointing the senior leadership team (and holding them to account), and ensuring regulatory compliance. Come along and join our children for hope through history, and discover how every day at St David’s Prep is an adventure in learning! Excavate in Ancient Egypt and learn to read hieroglyphs See our athletes complete in our beautiful, spacious arena as we recreate the Ancient Olympics Tackle maths using Roman numerals Explore the world of Tudor, with Elizabethan games, arts and crafts Witness the Great Fire of London Spend time in a Victorian Classroom Experience the life of a child in World War Two Design and build a Viking ship Take a glimpse into the future with our state-of-the-art Lego robots Life in Reception to Year 1 is all about engaging and encouraging the desire to learn. From the start of your child’s school career, our focus is on capturing their imagination and enthusiasm, tapping into their natural energy and curiosity, and helping them to become independent learners. At St David’s our experienced and committed staff encourage the children to take the first vital steps of their formal education, laying the foundations for happy and rewarding school life. Children learn best when they are happy and engaged so education in Pre-Prep is full of fun. Fresh challenges and adventures along the way help our children to discover a love of learning. Our extensive grounds offer lots of space for running around and letting off steam, as well as providing a valuable learning resource. View full school
  15. We have a strong academic record and a long history of success in many areas. However, school life at St David’s Prep offers so much more than results and grades. We aim to develop confident, happy children and instill in each one of them a life-long love of learning and an enquiring mind. Our dedicated staff does their utmost to inspire and challenge all our pupils. They model a positive work ethic and help the children to treat others with respect and kindness. We believe that the nurturing environment at St David’s allows our children to surpass the goals we set them and to achieve amazing things as they go on to the next stage of their education. Wishford Schools is a family-run group of independent prep schools with a commitment to delivering the highest standards of education and providing the best possible experience to both pupils and parents. Schools in the group benefit from the support of the group’s Executive Team, the expertise of its Director of Strategy and Education, and Director of Compliance, and a vastly experienced Advisory Board. Furthermore, Heads and teachers across the group can share ideas and best practice, St David’s Prep is a selective school. Informal assessments and interviews for the Reception places are held in the January of the preceding academic year. The school takes children into the Reception Class full time, at the beginning of the academic year (1st September) in which they become five. Additional places may be available from Year 1 onwards and we are happy to accept pupils, subject to our usual criteria at any stage during KS1 or KS2. All prospective pupils will be required to undergo a short interview and informal assessment and ideally spend some time in the classroom. We will also require a copy of their latest school report. If you would like your child to be considered for admission, please complete a Registration Form. Admission to St David’s is at the discretion of the Head Teacher. Details of our Fees can be found here. All admissions are subject to our Admissions Policy and Terms & Conditions. The Wishford Schools team, led by Executive Chairman Sam Antrobus, acts as the school’s governing body. The governing body is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the school, appointing the senior leadership team (and holding them to account), and ensuring regulatory compliance. Come along and join our children for hope through history, and discover how every day at St David’s Prep is an adventure in learning! Excavate in Ancient Egypt and learn to read hieroglyphs See our athletes complete in our beautiful, spacious arena as we recreate the Ancient Olympics Tackle maths using Roman numerals Explore the world of Tudor, with Elizabethan games, arts and crafts Witness the Great Fire of London Spend time in a Victorian Classroom Experience the life of a child in World War Two Design and build a Viking ship Take a glimpse into the future with our state-of-the-art Lego robots Life in Reception to Year 1 is all about engaging and encouraging the desire to learn. From the start of your child’s school career, our focus is on capturing their imagination and enthusiasm, tapping into their natural energy and curiosity, and helping them to become independent learners. At St David’s our experienced and committed staff encourage the children to take the first vital steps of their formal education, laying the foundations for happy and rewarding school life. Children learn best when they are happy and engaged so education in Pre-Prep is full of fun. Fresh challenges and adventures along the way help our children to discover a love of learning. Our extensive grounds offer lots of space for running around and letting off steam, as well as providing a valuable learning resource.
  16. A Catholic college for the community seeking to discover and realize the full potential of all, in an atmosphere of love, service, and respect inspired by Christ. St David's enjoys a unique position in educational terms as it's the only Catholic sixth form college in Wales. It was founded by the Archdiocese of Cardiff to be a place where faith is respected and encouraged, a deeply human place where people find understanding and friendship. Although admissions priority is given to students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of other faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David's. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence, in 2016 30% of students achieved a grade ‘A*’ or 'A' at A-Level, and 432 students progressed to University. Student support is a central pillar of the college as confirmed in the 2010 ESTYN Report on the college, in which St David's was praised for its high standards of learning and the achievements of our students. The inspectors commented "the quality of care, support and guidance is outstanding" and noted that "the grades learners achieve on A level courses are frequently outstanding". Because we're based on one compact campus, near the center of Cardiff, we're a real community with a very supportive atmosphere. The choice of subjects here is surprisingly large - far more than can be offered at most schools. First and foremost we strive to be a community that gives witness to our Catholic and Christian values and beliefs. Our prime focus is the search for truth and meaning and we seek to help all young people in our care to reflect critically on the ultimate questions of life and develop their faith in God. Although admissions priority is given to our students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David’s. We have a dedicated and professional teaching staff assisted by excellent administrative and support staff. In the 2015 Welsh Government Learner Survey, St David’s was ranked the best college in Wales by learners, with 91% of learners rating the College as ‘good’ or ‘very good. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and in 2017, our students achieved outstanding A-Level and BTEC results yet again. We hope that this strong academic and caring ethos will inspire you to reach your full potential. We hope that you will find much joy and happiness planning your sixth form options, and we look forward to welcoming you to St David’s College. View full school
  17. A Catholic college for the community seeking to discover and realize the full potential of all, in an atmosphere of love, service, and respect inspired by Christ. St David's enjoys a unique position in educational terms as it's the only Catholic sixth form college in Wales. It was founded by the Archdiocese of Cardiff to be a place where faith is respected and encouraged, a deeply human place where people find understanding and friendship. Although admissions priority is given to students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of other faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David's. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence, in 2016 30% of students achieved a grade ‘A*’ or 'A' at A-Level, and 432 students progressed to University. Student support is a central pillar of the college as confirmed in the 2010 ESTYN Report on the college, in which St David's was praised for its high standards of learning and the achievements of our students. The inspectors commented "the quality of care, support and guidance is outstanding" and noted that "the grades learners achieve on A level courses are frequently outstanding". Because we're based on one compact campus, near the center of Cardiff, we're a real community with a very supportive atmosphere. The choice of subjects here is surprisingly large - far more than can be offered at most schools. First and foremost we strive to be a community that gives witness to our Catholic and Christian values and beliefs. Our prime focus is the search for truth and meaning and we seek to help all young people in our care to reflect critically on the ultimate questions of life and develop their faith in God. Although admissions priority is given to our students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David’s. We have a dedicated and professional teaching staff assisted by excellent administrative and support staff. In the 2015 Welsh Government Learner Survey, St David’s was ranked the best college in Wales by learners, with 91% of learners rating the College as ‘good’ or ‘very good. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and in 2017, our students achieved outstanding A-Level and BTEC results yet again. We hope that this strong academic and caring ethos will inspire you to reach your full potential. We hope that you will find much joy and happiness planning your sixth form options, and we look forward to welcoming you to St David’s College.
  18. The intended outcome of our education at school is That students develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally, and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills, both on their own and in groups. That students acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment and the ability to enjoy leisure in a fast-changing world. That students have respect for religious and moral values and to develop non-discriminatory attitudes and practice which will enable them to live in harmony with all members of society. That students understand, care for, and respect the world in which they live and the independence of individuals, families, groups, and nations. That students appreciate human achievements and aspirations. That student is helped to develop moral values and an appreciation of the spiritual dimensions of human experience. That student is helped to develop their imagination, sensitivity, and creative responses to a wide range of aesthetic experiences. That students develop a sense of self-respect, self-discipline, the capacity to enjoy life as independent, self-motivated adults, and the willingness to care for others. "Accelerated achievement for all with God by our side" Within the site, you will find all the information you will need about our school. For school documents and policies please check the "Information" section of the site. For school news and upcoming events please check the "News" section of the site. For pictures or videos of the school please check the "Gallery" section. For links to useful websites please check the "Links" section. You can also download the school prospectus from the about us section or view what your child is up to in the Children's Area. If you have any issues at all you can get in touch with us using the contact us section of the website. View full school
  19. The intended outcome of our education at school is That students develop lively, enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally, and to apply themselves to tasks and physical skills, both on their own and in groups. That students acquire knowledge and skills relevant to adult life and employment and the ability to enjoy leisure in a fast-changing world. That students have respect for religious and moral values and to develop non-discriminatory attitudes and practice which will enable them to live in harmony with all members of society. That students understand, care for, and respect the world in which they live and the independence of individuals, families, groups, and nations. That students appreciate human achievements and aspirations. That student is helped to develop moral values and an appreciation of the spiritual dimensions of human experience. That student is helped to develop their imagination, sensitivity, and creative responses to a wide range of aesthetic experiences. That students develop a sense of self-respect, self-discipline, the capacity to enjoy life as independent, self-motivated adults, and the willingness to care for others. "Accelerated achievement for all with God by our side" Within the site, you will find all the information you will need about our school. For school documents and policies please check the "Information" section of the site. For school news and upcoming events please check the "News" section of the site. For pictures or videos of the school please check the "Gallery" section. For links to useful websites please check the "Links" section. You can also download the school prospectus from the about us section or view what your child is up to in the Children's Area. If you have any issues at all you can get in touch with us using the contact us section of the website.
  20. The sentiments expressed in Our Mission Statement clearly state that this is a place where we live, learn, and grow joyfully fulfilling our dreams. The Family of St. Cuthbert’s School is very special and is a place where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to be their best. We are currently in a very exciting time at St. Cuthbert’s where we are in the process of a transitional phase of rediscovering the Outstanding status of St. Cuthbert’s famous history and tradition. Many changes are currently taking place in St. We are confident that all members of our school community, staff, governors parents and carers, Fr. Brendan, and the parishioners of St. Cuthbert’s will be able to work together for the benefit of all our children in a spirit of mutual, trust, respect, understanding and love. Our ambition for all our children is for them to be happy, confident, successful, and resilient individuals who will grow up to be inspirational and caring adults. As one of our favorite Spanish songs tells us Digo si Señor, (I say Yes, my Lord) We teach the children to say “Yes” to whatever Our Lord asks of us, no matter whatever the challenge or situation is. God has given each of us special talents and here at St. Cuthbert’s we strive to provide numerous opportunities for all of us to reach our potential and for our community to be “Inspired To Be Our Best”. This we do relentlessly and always with a St. Cuthbert’s smile. We aim to provide opportunities and experiences that will help everyone to participate in individual and shared prayers, liturgy, and worship, supporting each person's journey of faith. The Headteacher will be pleased to show any parent who is thinking of applying for a place around the school and to talk about the school and the admission process. You are welcome to make an application for admission on the appropriate admission form. The Admission Authority for our school is the Governing Body: they make the decisions about admissions to our school. All Admissions will be made by the school's Admission Policy. An integral part of our school is our Nursery we offer places for 30 children and follow the same criteria for school admission. St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School is a Catholic Primary School under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford. It is maintained by Manchester Authority. As a Voluntary Aided School, the Governing Body is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for taking decisions on applications for admissions. The coordination of admissions arrangements is undertaken by the Local Authority. For the school year commencing September 2016, the Governing Body has set its admissions number at 45. Admissions to the school will be made by the Governing Body. All preferences listed on the Local Authority Preference Form will be considered on an equal basis with the following set of Admissions Criteria forming a priority order where there are more applications for admissions than the school has places available. Our school is an inclusive school where every child matters we aim to address children’s needs and support their development in the most appropriate way possible and celebrate effort as much as achievement. Here, at St Cuthbert’s, we believe that quality first teaching will enable our pupils to make good progress and reach their potential. However, there are sometimes barriers to learning which prevent some children from making as much progress as we would hope and this is when additional support or advice may be required. As a Roman Catholic school, our mission is to love our children and help them to live their lives as ambassadors of Christ. Childhood is a learning journey and the skills and values children gather on their journey through school help them to become happy and successful adults. We help children understand that whilst we may sometimes disapprove of their behavior, they, as individuals, are still valued and loved. Any sanctions imposed will therefore be in this context. The emphasis is on rewarding those children who consistently meet our expectations of behavior whilst supporting those who find it a challenge to do so. There are plentiful opportunities to reward, celebrate and reinforce desired behavior. The ‘Behaviour Watch’ system ensures we have a rigorous tracking system. This allows us to identify children with challenging behavior and those who may be vulnerable to bullying behavior. If children fall into either category they are highlighted to all teachers and teaching assistants at weekly business meetings. This enables close monitoring of potential bullying behavior such that it can be stopped swiftly. View full school
  21. The sentiments expressed in Our Mission Statement clearly state that this is a place where we live, learn, and grow joyfully fulfilling our dreams. The Family of St. Cuthbert’s School is very special and is a place where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to be their best. We are currently in a very exciting time at St. Cuthbert’s where we are in the process of a transitional phase of rediscovering the Outstanding status of St. Cuthbert’s famous history and tradition. Many changes are currently taking place in St. We are confident that all members of our school community, staff, governors parents and carers, Fr. Brendan, and the parishioners of St. Cuthbert’s will be able to work together for the benefit of all our children in a spirit of mutual, trust, respect, understanding and love. Our ambition for all our children is for them to be happy, confident, successful, and resilient individuals who will grow up to be inspirational and caring adults. As one of our favorite Spanish songs tells us Digo si Señor, (I say Yes, my Lord) We teach the children to say “Yes” to whatever Our Lord asks of us, no matter whatever the challenge or situation is. God has given each of us special talents and here at St. Cuthbert’s we strive to provide numerous opportunities for all of us to reach our potential and for our community to be “Inspired To Be Our Best”. This we do relentlessly and always with a St. Cuthbert’s smile. We aim to provide opportunities and experiences that will help everyone to participate in individual and shared prayers, liturgy, and worship, supporting each person's journey of faith. The Headteacher will be pleased to show any parent who is thinking of applying for a place around the school and to talk about the school and the admission process. You are welcome to make an application for admission on the appropriate admission form. The Admission Authority for our school is the Governing Body: they make the decisions about admissions to our school. All Admissions will be made by the school's Admission Policy. An integral part of our school is our Nursery we offer places for 30 children and follow the same criteria for school admission. St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School is a Catholic Primary School under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Salford. It is maintained by Manchester Authority. As a Voluntary Aided School, the Governing Body is the Admissions Authority and is responsible for taking decisions on applications for admissions. The coordination of admissions arrangements is undertaken by the Local Authority. For the school year commencing September 2016, the Governing Body has set its admissions number at 45. Admissions to the school will be made by the Governing Body. All preferences listed on the Local Authority Preference Form will be considered on an equal basis with the following set of Admissions Criteria forming a priority order where there are more applications for admissions than the school has places available. Our school is an inclusive school where every child matters we aim to address children’s needs and support their development in the most appropriate way possible and celebrate effort as much as achievement. Here, at St Cuthbert’s, we believe that quality first teaching will enable our pupils to make good progress and reach their potential. However, there are sometimes barriers to learning which prevent some children from making as much progress as we would hope and this is when additional support or advice may be required. As a Roman Catholic school, our mission is to love our children and help them to live their lives as ambassadors of Christ. Childhood is a learning journey and the skills and values children gather on their journey through school help them to become happy and successful adults. We help children understand that whilst we may sometimes disapprove of their behavior, they, as individuals, are still valued and loved. Any sanctions imposed will therefore be in this context. The emphasis is on rewarding those children who consistently meet our expectations of behavior whilst supporting those who find it a challenge to do so. There are plentiful opportunities to reward, celebrate and reinforce desired behavior. The ‘Behaviour Watch’ system ensures we have a rigorous tracking system. This allows us to identify children with challenging behavior and those who may be vulnerable to bullying behavior. If children fall into either category they are highlighted to all teachers and teaching assistants at weekly business meetings. This enables close monitoring of potential bullying behavior such that it can be stopped swiftly.
  22. Welcome to St. Cleopas Church of England Primary School. We are a happy, inclusive, Christian school located at the heart of the Dingle near central Liverpool. We are lucky to have wonderful views of the River Mersey and beautiful grounds for our children to play and learn in. Our ethos is based on finding ways of understanding each other and different cultures and finding different ways of speaking to God and learning to know Him. Our school has close links with our community and parish and enjoys the benefit of dedicated and talented staff, supportive parents, and experienced, hard-working governors. We are an Eco-Friendly School. Primary school is the start of an amazing journey in a child’s life, and we believe in being a haven where every child is valued, listened to, and supported. Our motto, written by the children, is Live, Laugh, Learn – these are all important aspects of growing up with a healthy attitude to life. We want our children and every person connected to our school to leave us with a thorough understanding of their abilities and the tools to help them succeed in the future. Our Awards: Liverpool Dyslexia Friendly School, Fairtrade, Investors in People, Liverpool Inclusion Charter Mark, Activemark, Arts Council, Quality Mark. St Cleopas Receives Highest Eco Award. St Cleopas recently became one of only 1,415 schools in the U.K. to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award from Eco-Schools. Eco-Schools is an international award program that guides schools on their sustainable journey, providing a framework to help embed these principles into the heart of school life. They felt that in our school children are the driving force behind Eco-Schools – they lead the eco-committee and help carry out an audit to assess the environmental performance of their school. Through consultation with the rest of the school and the wider community, it is the pupils that decide which environmental themes they want to address and how they are going to do it. We have received the National Healthy Schools Award. We want all of our pupils to be healthy and achieve in school and life. The National Healthy Schools Programme has four core themes: Personal, social, and health education - Healthy eating - Physical activity - Emotional health and wellbeing, including bullying. Each theme includes several criteria that we had to fulfill to achieve National Healthy School Status. Early Years Foundation Stage consists of the Nursery and Reception class. Within this department, an Early Years curriculum is followed focusing on the children’s development in seven areas of learning. They are: Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Communication + Language, Mathematics, Literacy, Expressive Arts and Design, Understanding the World. View full school
  23. Welcome to St. Cleopas Church of England Primary School. We are a happy, inclusive, Christian school located at the heart of the Dingle near central Liverpool. We are lucky to have wonderful views of the River Mersey and beautiful grounds for our children to play and learn in. Our ethos is based on finding ways of understanding each other and different cultures and finding different ways of speaking to God and learning to know Him. Our school has close links with our community and parish and enjoys the benefit of dedicated and talented staff, supportive parents, and experienced, hard-working governors. We are an Eco-Friendly School. Primary school is the start of an amazing journey in a child’s life, and we believe in being a haven where every child is valued, listened to, and supported. Our motto, written by the children, is Live, Laugh, Learn – these are all important aspects of growing up with a healthy attitude to life. We want our children and every person connected to our school to leave us with a thorough understanding of their abilities and the tools to help them succeed in the future. Our Awards: Liverpool Dyslexia Friendly School, Fairtrade, Investors in People, Liverpool Inclusion Charter Mark, Activemark, Arts Council, Quality Mark. St Cleopas Receives Highest Eco Award. St Cleopas recently became one of only 1,415 schools in the U.K. to receive the prestigious Green Flag Award from Eco-Schools. Eco-Schools is an international award program that guides schools on their sustainable journey, providing a framework to help embed these principles into the heart of school life. They felt that in our school children are the driving force behind Eco-Schools – they lead the eco-committee and help carry out an audit to assess the environmental performance of their school. Through consultation with the rest of the school and the wider community, it is the pupils that decide which environmental themes they want to address and how they are going to do it. We have received the National Healthy Schools Award. We want all of our pupils to be healthy and achieve in school and life. The National Healthy Schools Programme has four core themes: Personal, social, and health education - Healthy eating - Physical activity - Emotional health and wellbeing, including bullying. Each theme includes several criteria that we had to fulfill to achieve National Healthy School Status. Early Years Foundation Stage consists of the Nursery and Reception class. Within this department, an Early Years curriculum is followed focusing on the children’s development in seven areas of learning. They are: Personal, Social, and Emotional Development, Physical Development, Communication + Language, Mathematics, Literacy, Expressive Arts and Design, Understanding the World.
  24. Here at St Clement's, we teach our children about being safe online and the people they need to talk to or tell if anything does happen while they are online. At St. Clements’ C of E Primary School, we are very proud of the quality of education, provision, and care that we provide for our children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Over the last few years, we have worked tirelessly to develop and improve our practice and provision to enable our children to grow into happy, confident, and independent learners. The positive impact of this can be seen in the increase of children leaving our reception class achieving a “Good Level of Development”. Key areas which have been developed include outdoor learning, parental links, enhancing the high-quality learning environment, improving transition procedures, and the improvement of literacy outcomes. Teaching in the EYFS setting at St. Clements C of E Primary School is delivered by the government ’statutory document ’The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Educational programs which practitioners deliver in the setting involve activities and experiences from one of the following seven areas. At St. Clements’ we recognize that young children learn best when they are active. We understand that active learning involves other people, objects, ideas, and events that engage and involve children for sustained periods. Therefore, we believe that Early Years education should be as practical as possible and our EYFS setting has an ethos of learning through play. Play is a powerful motivator encouraging children to be creative and to develop their ideas, understanding, and language. Play is also flexible and able to suit the preferred learning style of the child. We believe it can provide multiple ways for children to learn a variety of different skills and concepts. Both reception and nursery classes have their own undercover outdoor classroom area as well as access to a large outdoor area. Being outdoors offers opportunities for doing things in different ways and on different scales than when indoors. The children can explore, use their senses and be physically active and exuberant. All areas of the curriculum can be explored outside. Teaching and learning are planned for outside and in all weathers through focussed group activities where skills can be further practiced and consolidated and through independent learning opportunities. At St. Clements’ we recognize the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents, as highlighted by the EYFS framework. We understand that an effective partnership between school and home will have a positive impact on children’s learning and development and we value the role of parents as children’s primary educators. We encourage parents to share their unique knowledge of their child, providing further insight into the child as an individual (e.g. characteristics, interests, experiences, likes, dislikes). This supports practitioners in establishing interesting and stimulating learning experiences, responding to children’s needs and interests. Parents and carers are encouraged to access and add to their child’s online learning journey where they can keep up to date with their child’s progress and achievements in school. This tool also allows parents to share examples of learning observed at home. Parents and carers can also feedback to practitioners at “VIP” meetings. Parents and carers are informed of their child’s next steps in learning and how they can they can support at home. These meetings occur on a 5/6 weekly cycle provides a valuable opportunity for the sharing of information between staff and parents and carers. Parents are given opportunities during the year to attend sessions to gain information and advice on how to support their child at home in key areas of reading, writing, phonics, and mathematics. Many of these sessions are interactive and children participate with their parents/carers in the activities that are shared. In addition, parents attend weekly rhyme time and reading sessions, class assemblies, and celebrations. In the nursery, we offer a transition program where parents/carers can attend fun learning sessions with their children to support them in gaining and understanding key skills. Successful workshops have included our nursery rhyme and playdough-making sessions. At St. Clements’ we are pleased and encouraged by the level of parental involvement in our EYFS and the positive relationships, we have established with our parents/carers. We are confident that this will continue as we work to develop further ways to promote this. Keeping Safe – It is important to us that all children in the school are ‘safe’. We aim to educate children on boundaries, rules, and limits and to help them understand why they exist. We provide children with choices to help them develop this important life skill. We encourage children to take risks and highlight the importance of keeping themselves safe by teaching them how to recognize and avoid hazards. The outdoor environment is particularly effective as a way of promoting risk-taking and safety for young children. Activities and opportunities are carefully planned for outside with this in mind. Half-termly risk assessments of the wider environment and resources are carried out. In addition to this, staff work on a rota basis to undertake daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment and equipment such as sockets and wires, and rubbish in the outdoor area. The bathroom and toilet areas are checked regularly throughout the day to ensure they are safe and fit for use. All daily and bathroom checks are recorded. Good Health – All children are provided with a healthy snack each day as well as being given the choice of milk. They have access to water at all times. Children at St Clement’s are encouraged to lead their learning and take control of their school’s development, solving their problems and learning to make debate and make decisions. We are developing our PE curriculum to offer the widest range of opportunities to children of all ages through quality teaching and opportunities to develop skills beyond individual sessions. Our professional Sports Coaches are working across key stages to implement our new varied coverage of games, dance, gym, and athletics. Year 4 also swim every Wednesday at Wright Robinson. We are developing PE assessments to support the development of children at all levels in both teams and individual disciplines. View full school
  25. Here at St Clement's, we teach our children about being safe online and the people they need to talk to or tell if anything does happen while they are online. At St. Clements’ C of E Primary School, we are very proud of the quality of education, provision, and care that we provide for our children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. Over the last few years, we have worked tirelessly to develop and improve our practice and provision to enable our children to grow into happy, confident, and independent learners. The positive impact of this can be seen in the increase of children leaving our reception class achieving a “Good Level of Development”. Key areas which have been developed include outdoor learning, parental links, enhancing the high-quality learning environment, improving transition procedures, and the improvement of literacy outcomes. Teaching in the EYFS setting at St. Clements C of E Primary School is delivered by the government ’statutory document ’The Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Educational programs which practitioners deliver in the setting involve activities and experiences from one of the following seven areas. At St. Clements’ we recognize that young children learn best when they are active. We understand that active learning involves other people, objects, ideas, and events that engage and involve children for sustained periods. Therefore, we believe that Early Years education should be as practical as possible and our EYFS setting has an ethos of learning through play. Play is a powerful motivator encouraging children to be creative and to develop their ideas, understanding, and language. Play is also flexible and able to suit the preferred learning style of the child. We believe it can provide multiple ways for children to learn a variety of different skills and concepts. Both reception and nursery classes have their own undercover outdoor classroom area as well as access to a large outdoor area. Being outdoors offers opportunities for doing things in different ways and on different scales than when indoors. The children can explore, use their senses and be physically active and exuberant. All areas of the curriculum can be explored outside. Teaching and learning are planned for outside and in all weathers through focussed group activities where skills can be further practiced and consolidated and through independent learning opportunities. At St. Clements’ we recognize the importance of establishing positive relationships with parents, as highlighted by the EYFS framework. We understand that an effective partnership between school and home will have a positive impact on children’s learning and development and we value the role of parents as children’s primary educators. We encourage parents to share their unique knowledge of their child, providing further insight into the child as an individual (e.g. characteristics, interests, experiences, likes, dislikes). This supports practitioners in establishing interesting and stimulating learning experiences, responding to children’s needs and interests. Parents and carers are encouraged to access and add to their child’s online learning journey where they can keep up to date with their child’s progress and achievements in school. This tool also allows parents to share examples of learning observed at home. Parents and carers can also feedback to practitioners at “VIP” meetings. Parents and carers are informed of their child’s next steps in learning and how they can they can support at home. These meetings occur on a 5/6 weekly cycle provides a valuable opportunity for the sharing of information between staff and parents and carers. Parents are given opportunities during the year to attend sessions to gain information and advice on how to support their child at home in key areas of reading, writing, phonics, and mathematics. Many of these sessions are interactive and children participate with their parents/carers in the activities that are shared. In addition, parents attend weekly rhyme time and reading sessions, class assemblies, and celebrations. In the nursery, we offer a transition program where parents/carers can attend fun learning sessions with their children to support them in gaining and understanding key skills. Successful workshops have included our nursery rhyme and playdough-making sessions. At St. Clements’ we are pleased and encouraged by the level of parental involvement in our EYFS and the positive relationships, we have established with our parents/carers. We are confident that this will continue as we work to develop further ways to promote this. Keeping Safe – It is important to us that all children in the school are ‘safe’. We aim to educate children on boundaries, rules, and limits and to help them understand why they exist. We provide children with choices to help them develop this important life skill. We encourage children to take risks and highlight the importance of keeping themselves safe by teaching them how to recognize and avoid hazards. The outdoor environment is particularly effective as a way of promoting risk-taking and safety for young children. Activities and opportunities are carefully planned for outside with this in mind. Half-termly risk assessments of the wider environment and resources are carried out. In addition to this, staff work on a rota basis to undertake daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environment and equipment such as sockets and wires, and rubbish in the outdoor area. The bathroom and toilet areas are checked regularly throughout the day to ensure they are safe and fit for use. All daily and bathroom checks are recorded. Good Health – All children are provided with a healthy snack each day as well as being given the choice of milk. They have access to water at all times. Children at St Clement’s are encouraged to lead their learning and take control of their school’s development, solving their problems and learning to make debate and make decisions. We are developing our PE curriculum to offer the widest range of opportunities to children of all ages through quality teaching and opportunities to develop skills beyond individual sessions. Our professional Sports Coaches are working across key stages to implement our new varied coverage of games, dance, gym, and athletics. Year 4 also swim every Wednesday at Wright Robinson. We are developing PE assessments to support the development of children at all levels in both teams and individual disciplines.
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