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South Park began as two separate schools, the infant and the junior school, and was amalgamated to form our large school, currently standing at 771 pupils. South Park Primary School is a caring, nurturing, and supportive community within which every pupil should feel they have value and can learn to value others. We have good links with our main feeder secondary school, Mayfield, and are looking forward to strengthening the work we do with their older students. We run a range of after-school clubs, which result in many of the children also competing in inter-school competitions. These include computing, football, netball, chess, cookery, arts and crafts, drama, and street dance. Our choir is well attended and every two years the children attend the Royal Albert Hall Choral Festival, a fantastic event involving many schools from the local area. South Park Primary has a very strong community feel, many staff, governors, and volunteers at the school were either pupils or have had links with the school since their children attended. We continue to build on our privileged position to be part of our local community, holding book days (where some of the staff go to town with their book-related outfits!) harvest festival, with the food collected going to the Welcome Centre for the homeless celebrations of a range of religious festivals, including the annual Carol Service at our local church and sports days at Knox Field. Parents and friends are always welcome at our events and are extremely supportive. We also work hard through the year to support local and national charities, where the school community can always be relied upon to give generously of their time and money. Despite working in a building that is now over 100 years old, as well as celebrating South Park’s varied and colorful past, we are also a forward-looking school. Our ongoing aim is to continue to raise standards, achievement and increase rates of progress for all pupils so that children are well prepared for the next stages of their educational career. In an ever-changing environment, we aim to reach out to our local, national, and global community to ensure that children have a broad experience of all that the world has to offer. At South Park Primary School, we aspire to provide a school experience that: Is stimulating, secure, safe, and supportive, allowing all children to reach their potential Develops children’s personalities, talents, academic and physical abilities so that they are self-motivated independent learners. Offers a wide range of activities through an exciting and varied curriculum, enriching children’s everyday experiences. Teaches our children to recognize, respect, value, and celebrate the diverse cultures of the school and the wider community. Prepares all children to live and act responsibly now and in the future. The Department for Education has published guidance to schools on promoting British values to prepare young people for life in modern Britain. At South Park Primary School we take this responsibility very seriously and we actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. View full school

Welcome to our school. We want it to reflect what a fantastic place our school is for children to learn, develop and play. We are a diverse community of learners, and we emphasize excellent progress, whatever each child’s starting point or circumstances. We use our values to guide our day-to-day work. Infant School and Junior School decided to federate and become South Harringay School. Our federation took effect on September 1st, 2016. It has allowed us to build on the excellence found in both schools, by bringing the knowledge, skills, and commitment. Through an inclusive and creative curriculum, and by valuing the uniqueness of every child, we will secure high standards and excellent outcomes for all. Our children will be happy, confident, and independent learners". Our VALUES are: Resilience Openness Trust Honesty Equality Support Respect At South Harringay School we promote British values in all that we do. British values are democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and the mutual respect for and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs and for those without faith. In EYFS we focus on children’s self-confidence and self-awareness and people and communities. (PSED/UW) We help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem and increase their confidence in their abilities In key stage 1, the PSHE Curriculum (Cambridgeshire Personal Development Programme) teaches the importance of making safe choices and encouraging children to develop independence and freedom to make choices for themselves. The key stage 2 PSHE Curriculum is taught through Philosophy for children and the Cristopher Winter Project materials on Relationship Education and Drugs Education. They teach the importance of making safe choices and encouraging children to develop independence and freedom to make choices for themselves. We aim to enhance children’s understanding of different faiths and beliefs by participating in a range of celebrations throughout the year. Children have the opportunity to visit different places of worship such as a local church and mosque to further develop their understanding. The Haringey RE Syllabus is taught across key stages one and two. The PSHE curriculum encourages children to be aware of and celebrate their differences and similarities. We have an ethos of inclusivity and tolerance in our setting, where views, faiths, cultures, and races are valued and where we encourage children to engage with their wider community. Our school values contribute to the promoting and teaching of British Values throughout all year groups. Children nominate each other to be ‘values champions’ and are recognized by their classmates in assemblies. Our Nursery provides a happy, relaxed, and stimulating environment in which children, through their investigations, play, and talk, will gain the best foundations for future learning. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Through structured play and practical activities, children can develop the characteristics of effective learning which are how children engage with other people and their environment – playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically. At South Harringay School we are committed to helping every child to reach their full potential, including those pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We aim to provide an inclusive environment and welcome pupils with SEND into the school community. We recognize that a significant proportion of children will have SEN at some time in their school career. Many of these pupils may require help throughout their time in school, whilst others may need a little extra support for a short period to overcome more temporary needs. At South Harringay, we assess our pupils to keep track of what they have learned and the progress they are making. In line with the new curriculum and raised expectations, which focuses very much upon ensuring that children acquire a deeper breadth and understanding of the skills and concepts they learn. Rather than ‘moving up’ through phases, the emphasis is on ‘mastering’ a phase, therefore enabling children to gain a better understanding. Children will be in one of the following bands: Below expectations Working within expectations or Exceeding expectations (mastery). View full school

A truly outstanding education should open doors, minds, and hearts. That is is exactly what we aim to do at South Hampstead High School, one of the UK's most successful schools. We welcome girls aged 4-18 from across London. We pride ourselves on enabling them not just to succeed, but to thrive - intellectually and personally. Our pupils are all cherished individuals but with a great sense of loyalty to our happy and cosmopolitan community at the heart of London's cultural life. South Hampstead is a school that looks outwards and prepares girls for life and work in an increasingly inter-connected world. That is why we place great emphasis on our community work, on bringing in the outside world, and on fostering a culture of tolerance and respect. Our academic results place us comfortably amongst the country's leading schools, and our pupils leave us for some of the most prestigious universities in the country and worldwide. Throughout their time here, they benefit from a huge range of academic enrichment opportunities - visits, lectures, competitions, and discussion groups. There is real joy in learning at South Hampstead. Our success is underpinned by outstanding pastoral care and opportunities for personal development. There are around 100 different extra-curricular clubs and activities to choose from. We are well known for our excellence in Music and other Creative and Performing Arts. We offer over 30 different sports, many at team and club level, and state-of-the-art sporting facilities. Founded by the Girls’ Day School Trust in 1876, South Hampstead High School has been at the forefront of elite girls’ education since its inception. We have always responded effectively to the changing needs of education and society, and we are proud to be one of the most successful girls’ schools in the country. The school settled into the purpose-built site at 3 Maresfield Gardens in 1882. The fabric of the Victorian school building was modified to cope with new demands, advances in science and technology, and, in particular, an increase in pupils. At South Hampstead, we aim to create an aspirational culture for all. Our pupils are encouraged to aim high and to develop the confidence and tenacity to make their dreams a reality. We aim to foster intellectual spark, creativity and debate, and real joy in learning. We aim to provide an outstanding breadth of opportunity in our curricular and extra-curricular program and to open our pupils’ minds to a myriad of possibilities. Our extra-curricular activities are based on the principle of inclusive excellence: we believe that involvement in school life is a key factor in our pupils’ happiness and the development of all-important life skills. We aim to create a happy, tolerant, and kind community where girls can be themselves. We want them all to play their part in the life of the school and wider society. Our pupils should leave us as confident, adaptable, and pioneering young women ready to make their mark on the world and to lead happy and successful lives. View full school

South Grove Primary School recognizes that our children and their families are at the heart of all we do. We passionately believe that every pupil is important and that we have a responsibility to ensure that all pupils achieve success and become the very best that they can be. Our key aim is to provide an innovative and successful school for our local community which not only raises standards for the pupils but also supports the parents, family members, and wider community in developing their skills and in the long-term development of the community. We are very pleased to welcome you to South Grove Primary School. South Grove is a two-form entry primary school for children from 3-11. Our Nursery provides 40 part-time places both morning and afternoon (with some that can become full-time). Also, we have a Resourced Provision for 16 children with a diagnosis of Autism and Developmental Global Delay of which we are very proud. This allows children to be fully integrated into the life of the school and equally, access the specialist support that will enable them to develop and grow. The school was built in 2005 and provides an attractive, well–resourced, modern setting within spacious grounds. The physical layout of the school encourages co-operation between staff and pupils with extensive use of common resources. We can provide a well-stocked library resource area with access to ICT facilities our large hall provides for assemblies and PE and we are lucky to have a Music Studio with a specialist Music teacher. A separate dining area allows for another teaching space before and after lunch. Each classroom is well-equipped with an Interactive whiteboard and wireless connection allowing children to access the use of pads and laptops as well as visiting the ICT Suite. Our practical classroom allows for cookery, science, and art to be specifically taught in a specialist area. We have four separate playgrounds catering to the various age ranges of our school. The Key Stage Two playground has a generously sized playing field as well as a well-stocked garden and conservation area. The school’s specialist Additional Resourced Provision for Autism and Developmental Global Delay has designated classrooms within the school and access to its’ own soft play area and sensory room. Our Vision is: Creative, inspired, and challenged (curriculum) Resourceful, resilient, and empowered to participate in our local and global communities (future) Included, valued, and safe (environment, inclusion, and diversity) Part of a learning family, communities growing together (Partnerships) Independent, enquiring, and reflective learners (learning, independence) Aspiring to be the very best that they can be. View full school

A University Technical College is a type of secondary school for 14–19 year-olds led by a university sponsor and co-sponsored by leading industries. We are well on track to achieve excellent academic results in our GCSE, A level, and BTEC courses. These high-quality technical courses related to our engineering specialism, alongside the traditional subjects required at Key Stage 4, are underpinned by a guiding vision to promote students’ employability so that they can embrace the opportunities presented by the future economy and thrive in a competitive, professional environment. Our facilities are host to industry-standard equipment for hands-on learning. Phase 1 of our building on Brixton Hill is now complete, with advanced engineering workshops supplemented by the laboratory, computing, and personalized learning spaces designed specifically for the STEM curriculum. Our workshops are the envy of many universities, let alone schools, with 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machinery, robotics, and virtual reality all extensively used in our day-to-day learning. Our specialisms in engineering link to the proud heritage in London. Engineering is much more than building things: it is creative, practical, and aims to make the world a better place for future generations. We focus on allowing our students to apply their imagination, ideas, and creativity in their learning in an engineering context, not forgetting to develop their transferable ‘soft skills including teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. As a specialist comprehensive academy, we are non-selective, charge no fees, open to students aged 14-19 (with cohorts entering in either Year 10 or Year 12), and are inspected by Ofsted. Given our very specialist, innovative way of working, students who choose to study with us have pathways into university but may also choose to pursue higher-level apprenticeships or aim for employment. Our students are exceptionally motivated young people with a thirst to be creative and to work in an academic, technical environment. They are given support to become effective self-managers and team players, and they are in tune with our business-like way of working, with a professional working day, little homework, and business dress rather than a traditional uniform. We offer opportunities far beyond those in a traditional school. Students will work with world-class sponsors in an innovative specialist curriculum and learning environment to develop outstanding knowledge and skills. Students experience new ways of learning focused on technical projects and experiences enriching their taught curriculum that allows all their learning to be contextualized in the real world. These experiences are led by the UTC’s university and industry partners and are strongly linked to skills demands in the economy: students are developing the skills and expertise in demand. As a result, with high academic standards and strong technical and employability skills, graduates of the UTC will be highly sought after by companies for employment or apprenticeships and will be well prepared for higher education and lifelong learning. This is particularly important as the economy changes quickly over time, shaped by new opportunities and the technical and political landscape. Our ethos is the promotion of every learner’s personal and future professional development. Every student who graduates from the UTC will be confident and well prepared to enter the world of work directly or via higher education or an apprenticeship. UTC students will stand out as being among the country’s best engineers with the knowledge and skills to enhance future industrial practice. This will help to address engineering skills gaps, particularly within the building and health sectors. We will help create the next generation of engineers and scientists who will work on exciting industry-led projects, developing innovative new products and processes that will influence the way we live in the future. As a brand new school, we are free from some of the shackles of ‘traditional thinking’ and established routines. We can innovate with the use of technology, for example, breaking down barriers to when, where, and how learning takes place. As a fully inclusive school, we welcome and support the diversity of talent who is keen to join us. We place considerable resources were required so that all students, regardless of background, make strong progress and achieve their desired pathways post-UTC. South Bank Engineering UTC will be respected for its professionalism, diversity, aspiration, and team working. South Bank Engineering UTC sets itself high standards of performance and achievement, punctuality, and conduct that reflect expectations and standards in the best of workplaces. Our values incorporate ‘professionalism’ in all its many meanings, including embracing and celebrating diversity and supporting the development of British Values in all our students. View full school

Somerville Primary School is a community school, which proudly serves the local community. We have 790 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. The vast majority of our pupils are Muslim and we hold a determination to hold Islamic acts of worship daily. The pupils come from many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, which help to make Somerville School a vibrant and exciting place to learn. We provide a safe and secure environment for all, with up-to-date technological equipment to ensure that our children and staff are ICT literate. At Somerville, we feel that it is important to develop the whole child and therefore provide children with a range of learning experiences from educational visits, residentials, visitors in school as well as exciting lessons and inspirational workshops. We feel that the important link between home and school should be strengthened and therefore invite parents into school at every opportunity from transition workshops to attend parties. Somerville is an inclusive, caring, and inspirational school providing equal opportunities for every child, staff, and family at the hub of the community. Our objectives are to: Provide a happy, caring, and safe learning environment. Provide equal access to a curriculum, which promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Prepare children for their future role in society by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities. To achieve these objectives we shall endeavor to: Be open, fair, and just. Cater for the needs of the individual as well as for those of the whole school Offer equality of opportunity to all. Continually strive to improve on our previous best. Encourage good attendance and punctuality. Provide a warm, bright, safe, and caring environment that is conducive to learning. Work as a 'family, where each member has a role to play. Actively seek community participation to create a partnership, which contributes to the success of our school. The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject. Other types of schools like academies and private schools don’t have to follow the national curriculum. Academies must teach a broad and balanced curriculum including English, maths, and science. They must also teach religious education. View full school

(A.C.E.) has been the trendsetter in Biblical educational reform. Its philosophy is built on basic principles of the Word of God. Students are taught to see life from God’s point of view, to take responsibility for their learning, and to walk in Godly wisdom and character. A school that puts learning and individual achievement at the heart of everything it does. We want every pupil to succeed to achieve their full potential, be prepared for the future, and become confident, thoughtful young people so they leave us prepared for the future challenges of an exciting and increasingly global world. Everything we do at SOL Christian Academy is to ensure that your child settles quickly into the life of the school and goes on to have a happy, fulfilling, and successful time with us. In their most recent report, Ofsted acknowledged that we develop the potential of all our young people. Our school motto of “Character, Academics, Leadership” is a reality. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated and highly professional team of teachers and support staff. We expect the very highest standards from all pupils and our strong school systems ensure that pupils learn in a safe and friendly environment where teachers teach and learners learn. We want the same things that you want for your child. To achieve this we rely on our home-school partnership. We encourage parents and carers to get involved in the life of the school and the children’s educational journey. We offer children a Christ-centred education within a Biblical framework. For those thinking about joining SOL Christian Academy, the starting point has to be prayer, and a willingness to listen to the Lord for His word, releasing faith. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Parent-Teacher Fellowship is an essential pillar in the school’s organization working to build community among parents and between the SOL Academy staff and families. By these meetings, we wish to support excellence in the Christian education of our children. The fellowships will be held once a term and your attendance will be highly appreciated. Our organization is very much a family, and we celebrate each member. We follow an individualized program of learning firmly based on traditional, biblical values. We cater to children from the age of 3-18 and offer an internationally recognized, university entrance qualification known as the ICCE (International Certificate of Christian Education). Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning through goal setting, self-assessment, and our reward system. In Nursery School, the approach to learning has a higher emphasis on learning through play. The academic curriculum from ABC class upward is presented in subject booklets and the students set their daily targets. Academic standards are consistently high as the pass mark for each booklet is 90%. Students work at their own pace, closely monitored by caring staff who will intervene and assist where necessary. Individual achievement is rewarded daily with merits that can be used as currency in the merit shop to purchase prizes. Non-academic subjects such as sport and enrichment activities take place in the afternoon. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined for this policy as protecting children from maltreatment preventing impairment of children’s health or development ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care and taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes. The Governors take seriously their responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of children and young people entrusted to the school’s care. The Governors will ensure that persons with leadership and management responsibilities at the school demonstrate good skills and knowledge appropriate to their role and fulfill their responsibilities effectively so that the independent school standards are met consistently and actively promote the well-being of pupils. All staff members have a responsibility to provide a safe environment in which children can learn. They have a responsibility to identify children who may need extra help or who are suffering, vulnerable, or are likely to suffer, significant harm. The staff has a responsibility to review and monitor the list of these students regularly and all staff members then have a responsibility to take appropriate action, working with other services as needed, including Early Help. Early Help is used to describe the process of taking action early and as soon as possible to tackle problems emerging for children, young people, and their families. Effective help can occur at any point in a child or young person's life. Staff should be able to identify the vulnerable children in the school who need this level of support. These children should be identified and monitored. Staff needs to understand the difference between a safeguarding concern and a child in immediate danger or at significant risk of harm, as part of identifying vulnerable learners. In addition to working with the designated safeguarding lead staff, staff members should be. View full school

Sorry Primary School is a special place. Our children are happy, motivated, enthusiastic, and independent learners. They are encouraged to build their learning power and thinking skills, to develop their philosophical questioning as well as to help and care for each other. Staff is motivated, enthusiastic, committed, and dedicated to the children and the community. The partnership we have with parents is essential if children are to flourish and reach their full potential. We are proud of our links with the Sofrydd community and the climate of trust, equality, and mutual respect that exists within the school. Our motto, 'On a Learning Journey Together with our aims, was drawn up in consultation with children, staff, parents, and governors. They unite us and help us to strive to be an excellent school in an excellent community. The children and young people of Blaenau Gwent interact with technologies such as the Internet and mobile phones daily. The communication and interaction with high-quality, visually stimulating resources can be of great benefit, but can occasionally place young people in danger. Deciding on the right and reasonable balance between controlling access, setting rules, and educating young people for responsible use is not always easy. It is the role of all those involved with young people to be aware of the issues and strategies to ensure safe, critical, and responsible ICT use wherever they may be. The Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB), the Local Education Authority (LEA), and the police have been working at raising awareness of the child protection issues in Blaenau Gwent surrounding the use of technology. This strategy has been drawn up in consultation with all parties. It is also the intention that parents will be made aware of our commitment to e-safety via parent workshops in our schools. We believe that to try to deny access to unsuitable material would be to try and stop the tide. We aim to educate and empower the youth of Blaenau Gwent to make informed decisions and be aware of the support structures in place if they feel they have been put at risk or violated in any way. View full school

Welcome to Snowsfields Primary School. We are a friendly and caring one from entry school taking 28 children into our mainstream classes each year. The school includes a nursery class with 26 part-time children and a Resource Base for children with Autism. The school itself is a Victorian building, with large classrooms spread over four floors. We have a beautiful garden which has been developed over the years and is used as an outside learning environment through our ‘Garden School’. The playground is well resourced, with the additional benefit of a shared community kick-about pitch. We have worked hard to improve the school year on year, both academically and through our enrichment programs. This has been reflected in several awards that we have received including the Primary Science Quality Mark (Silver), An Artsmark Award, the NACE Challenge Award for excellence in provision for gifted and talented pupils, a Healthy Schools London Award, an Activemark, and an ICT quality mark. We have been recognized by the local authority for our ICT provision with a good practice award, and have developed several links with software developers such as the Kuato Studios with whom some of our children worked very closely to develop coding games such as Code Warriors. We are a partner school with the Unicorn Theatre. Children attend performances there and staff has received professional development opportunities. We also have links with The Globe Theatre and Southwark Playhouse. We are proud of our inclusive school. The provision consists of two classrooms, a playground, soft play, and a sensory room. Each child within the resource base has their timetable, integrating for some sessions with children in the main school. The children at Snowsfields benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities as part of our extended curriculum exposing them to new experiences and helping them discover hidden talents. Our after-school provision is well attended and includes puppetry, jewelry making, guitar lessons, coding, basketball, athletics, and football. Every child is special in our school. We aim to nurture each individual so that they achieve their potential and leave our school well-rounded and with high aspirations. At Snowsfields we learn and succeed together: Supporting children to succeed Nurturing Outstanding learning Working together Striving to improve Fun and friendly Inclusive and inspirational Empowering everyone Love of learning Determined to achieve Sharing ideas, skills, and knowledge At Snowsfields we follow a Creative Curriculum based on children’s interests and developing skills. Following the introduction of the new National Curriculum in September 2014, we have reviewed and adapted our curriculum framework. Subjects are taught through broad and exciting topics. Texts in Literacy lessons link to our topics. Children can start in our Nursery at the age of 3 years old. The Nursery and Reception classes work together to provide a stimulating and exciting curriculum that encourages our children to develop across all areas of learning. We have designed our curriculum as a response to the new National Curriculum that became statutory in September 2014. Our curriculum has been designed to raise standards and improve outcomes for the children. We value the diversity of individuals within our schools. All children have equal access to the curriculum and are treated fairly regardless of race, religion, or ability. Our Curriculum is designed to reflect the diversity of the schools and our society. We teach the children through topics that are integrated so that the learning is meaningful to them. We ensure there is progression so that the children develop valuable skills and acquire knowledge, through a broad and balanced curriculum. Topics build on and develop children’s interests so that they are engaged and inspired. We shape our curriculum to reflect the ethos, aims, and values of our schools. Wherever possible, the topic is used to link core and foundation subjects together such as literacy, history, geography, art, and design. Spiritual, Moral, Cultural, and Social development opportunities are woven through our curriculum, alongside British Values, to support children’s personal development and prepare them for life in modern Britain. We also build in curriculum enrichment weeks and special days where we focus on aspects of learning or subject areas, for example, Arts Week, Enterprise Week, or Health Week. We also offer a wide range of enrichment activities, throughout the day, such as trips, and after school to extend children’s knowledge and understanding. We offer a wide range of additional opportunities to enrich the learning at school. These are enhanced by the partnerships that the school has with local organizations and businesses. All classes go on several trips each year which are linked to the topic they are studying in class. We are so lucky to be situated in the heart of London and ensure that we make the most of this, bringing learning to life and making lessons more interactive. We take part in several charity events such as Children in Need, Comic Relief, and Race for Life where the children raise money to help those less fortunate than themselves. This year the children sold cakes at one of our partnerships to raise even more money for charity. At the end of Year 6, all children get the opportunity to go on a three-day school journey to the PGL Centre in West Sussex. They take part in Areo ball, BMX cycling, abseiling, archery, zip wire, and swimming. View full school

Smithycroft Secondary School is located in Smithycroft Road, in the east end of Glasgow. In August 2002 the school moved into a new building erected on what had been its playing fields to the east of the original school building which was built in 1967. The building consists of a classroom block, a "practical" block where technical rooms are located, and a wing housing a games hall and two gymnasia. The school has a resource center with 30 ICT stations, 6 other ICT suites, and a "street" area that is the hub of the school where pupils are encouraged to mingle and socialize at break times and during lunch. There are two multi-purpose pitches at the front of the school. The school sits in attractive landscaped surroundings. The school aims to provide religious education by the guidelines produced by the local authority. Throughout the pupils’ school life, religious education should encourage pupils to: Recognize religion as an important expression of human experience Reflect on and respond to the values, beliefs, and practices of religious traditions within our community and beyond Be aware of the practical consequences of religious commitment Evaluate, and come to their understanding, of the meaning, value, and purpose of life All classes follow a program of religious and moral education which has the above as its aims. Religious observance most usually takes the form of prayers and readings at assemblies. It is hoped to afford pupils opportunities To engage in a shared activity in which they can reflect on and express their spiritual feelings To celebrate together important occasions in their lives and the lives of the school and its community To give expression to the shared beliefs and common humanity of people everywhere. The school is well served by a chaplaincy team consisting of ministers from the neighboring churches and workers associated with the churches. As well as involvement in the arrangements explained above the team makes a significant contribution to the school’s personal and social education program. Parents have the right to withdraw their children from religious education periods and/or religious observance. Any parent who wishes to exercise this right should inform the headteacher in writing so that appropriate schoolwork can be arranged as an alternative. Parents from ethnic minority religious communities may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school to celebrate recognized religious events. These requests must be in writing and will not be granted on any more than three occasions in any one school session. The child will be recorded as an authorized absentee in the school register. View full school

Smithdown is a community primary school for boys and girls aged 3-11. It is maintained by the local authority. We are a truly multi-cultural school with children from over 40 different countries speaking 42 different languages. At Smithdown we provide an open and caring community in which all pupils can learn and understand, in a happy and secure atmosphere. The multicultural nature of the school population and its inner-city locality close to the heart of Liverpool are a constant source of inspiration for children’s work and activities. At Smithdown Primary School we aim high. Our motto is ‘Together we Grow’. We ensure that every child has access to a broad, balanced, and supportive curriculum. Through this, we can give our pupils a range of opportunities and experiences to grow and develop academically, physically socially, and morally. All National Curriculum subjects are carefully planned and structured to ensure progression across both units of work and year groups or key stages. We are committed to providing a curriculum that develops pupils’ knowledge, skills, and understanding as they grow and move through our school. We aim to tailor our curriculum to fulfill every child’s potential. Through a curriculum that is both stimulating and challenging, we develop curiosity about the world around them and enable children to grow and develop, becoming independent, active learners. Children’s progress is carefully monitored through appropriate assessment and, where children are found to need additional support, we have a variety of interventions to help them. A range of after-school activities and additional experiences such as fieldwork, educational visits, and visitors to the school, ensure that both enjoyment and learning are enhanced. We at Smithdown Primary School work hard to create a stimulating and progressive curriculum that meets the needs of all of our pupils. “Every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfill their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe, and happy childhood is important in its own right, and it provides the foundation for children to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up.” At Smithdown Primary School we know that a high-quality mathematics education provides a foundation for understanding the world, gives children the ability to reason mathematically, and promotes enjoyment and curiosity about the subject. We plan lessons that allow the development of fluency, as well as providing opportunities for reasoning and problem-solving. Alongside this, children are challenged to use conjecture and test hypotheses. All our children have the opportunity to develop this deep understanding through “Deep Dive Challenges”. We utilize both independent and collaborative learning. At Smithdown Primary, we know that music promotes positivity, self-confidence, and a sense of community. Therefore, we believe that it should be a part of our everyday practice, whether through extra-curricular activities or music lessons. We recognize that English is a core subject within the National Curriculum and essential for educational and social progress. Mastery over language empowers children to communicate: creatively and imaginatively, as well as allowing them engagement with the world at large. Therefore we aim to establish a curriculum that provides the necessary meaningful opportunities to develop competence in all language areas. At Smithdown Primary, we aim to have all children reading widely, fluently, and confidently. We are proud to be a ‘Power of Reading’ school and, as such, we use high-quality texts to engage our pupils in reading and writing. We aim to encourage children to learn to love reading and to read regularly outside of school. Smithdown School is made up of children who originate from many nationalities, cultures, and faith groups. As a school, we aim to celebrate this diversity and offer a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our pupils, including new arrivals and non-native English speakers. We believe that Religious Education (RE) provides an opportunity to celebrate and foster awareness of these differences within our school and the wider world. It is a subject that celebrates diversity. View full school

Smallwood Primary School is a happy, vibrant, and friendly inner-city school. We are an inclusive school where all children are treated equally. We celebrate their right to be different and to reach their potential in different ways. Our school is dedicated to raising standards in teaching and learning and to this end we are committed to: Providing a safe, caring, welcoming, and well-resourced environment where all children are given opportunities to maximize their potential and to become independent learners. Providing an excellent and dedicated staff and an enriched and broad curriculum so that all children can perform to the highest level developing a desire to learn and to become lifelong learners. Creating an inclusive school where the unique diversity of pupils is both recognized and valued. Ensuring our children are equipped with the skills to become motivated and responsible citizens able to use the tools of a modern and challenging technological society. Celebrating all achievements, developing pupil confidence, self-belief, and sense of worth. Creating a strong sense of community where its members respect each other, work together in partnership, and encourage co-operation and a sense of purpose. At Smallwood, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. We expect all staff, volunteers, visitors, Governors, parents, carers, and children to share this commitment. All visitors must sign in at the main school office. All staff must read the safeguarding procedures leaflet provided by the office staff. This leaflet provides information about different types of safeguarding concerns and what you should do if you have any of these concerns. All visitors will be issued with an appropriate pass which must be displayed clearly at all times whilst on site. Visitors wishing to speak to a particular member of staff should telephone the school office to make an appointment. All visitors must sign out at the main school office and return their visitor pass, before leaving the site At Smallwood, we offer an exciting broad, and balanced curriculum where learning is at the heart of what we do. We promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, and physical development of all our children and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities, experiences, and basic skills needed for further education and successful and satisfying life. The delivery and development of the curriculum are based on the following key principles of children’s learning: All children will have ample opportunities to develop as independent learners The curriculum will encourage active learning and participation The curriculum will provide a broad and balanced variety of learning contexts The curriculum will reflect the diversity of the school community in terms of race, gender, and range of abilities Positive encouragement and support will be given to all children to ensure equal access to the curriculum Positive role models will be provided to demonstrate, develop and extend skills and strategies All children will experience appropriate practical learning activities In Early Years and KS1, we follow the Letters and Sounds Phonics program. Reading Schemes: we predominantly use the Oxford Reading Tree Scheme, supplemented by other reading schemes, to provide a rich and progressive range of texts to support children’s reading development. View full school