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As one of the top academic schools in Britain, teaching, and learning are at the core of what we do at Rugby School in Warwickshire. Pupils at Rugby have the benefit of fantastic educational facilities and highly qualified staff. They learn what is needed to prepare fully for public examinations but, more than that, they develop a love of learning which stays with them long after they have left the School. We set high expectations of pupils not only in terms of their work ethic but also in terms of their intellectual ambition. Pupils aim high and our record of university success is proof of this. As a top academic school, our aim at Rugby is to prepare pupils for university life and beyond. It is clear what universities are looking for. Top-notch grades at both GCSE and A level but also an intellectual appetite. We firmly believe that the opportunities available here at Rugby address both of those aspects, and our pupils flourish. Nomenclature: unsurprisingly, Rugby has developed terminology of its own in its long history for the year groups at the School. Most pupils enter the School in the F Block (Year 9) and progress through E and D. When they enter the Upper School, they become members of the Lower XX (Lower Sixth) before the final XX year. ‘Whole Person Whole Point’ is Rugby School’s defining statement of fundamental intent which generates a formidable impact upon both individual and community unleashing its true power demands the open, holistic approach of coaching. Coaching is at the heart of Rugby School because, in the quest for being well, we mobilize our hidden, creative strengths and realize that there are no limits. Coaching facilitates empowerment, response-ability, and a constant quest for fulfillment, which means our personal and institutional objectives will not only be met, year on year but will keep on growing, organically and purposefully. Now the School is national and international in outlook and recruitment, with boys and girls from all over the UK and 10% from overseas. As widening access to Rugby remains central to the School’s DNA, the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School was set up in 2003 to fund places for pupils who stand to gain the most from a boarding school education. The School has since joined forces with other members of the education sector as part of the new, national SpringBoard Bursary Foundation drawing on Rugby’s Arnold Foundation model. Rugby preserves many traditions and plays infinite variations on them. We expect every pupil to own a laptop and parents rightly expect every classroom to be equipped with an interactive electronic whiteboard in a high-tech, wireless-networked, whole-School learning environment. Ask their children why they chose Rugby and you will hear about the old-fashioned virtues of house-dining and playing for the house, about belonging to a friendly extended family - about being part of a story that they are still writing. View full school

Choosing the right school for your child can be one of the hardest decisions that we as parents have to make. Whilst it is true that all schools are similar in wanting the best for the children in their care, it is also true that all schools are unique. At Rudston Primary we believe we try to be the best and we have high expectations of our pupils as individuals and of their behavior. We are always striving to be better and to make the best provision we can for all our children and families. At the heart of our school are the children. It is all about their learning and making sure they learn in a safe, highly creative, and purposeful way. We want every child to achieve the best that they can and to believe in themselves and each other, happily. All involved at Rudston Primary School work very hard together to make our school a happy and creative place for the children to flourish and grow. We aim to provide the children with the skills that they will need for the rest of their lives. We believe in core values and we are always aware that we are preparing the children for today and tomorrow. We have a rich and inspiring indoor learning environment and an outstanding outdoor learning environment with wonderful facilities. Our school is highly regarded for its achievements in sport, drama, wellbeing, and music as well as its academic success. We have an excellent partnership with families and encourage our parents and carers to be partners with us. We believe when parents and carers work together with the school, a child will achieve their best. The primary phase of education is one of the most important in a child’s journey and at the center of their future development. It is a time when we aim to nurture in children a lifelong love of learning. In leading children on this journey, we pride ourselves on making the journey fun, exciting, challenging, and enjoyable. Our children have achieved exceptionally well and we continue to learn with them the best way forward to ensure they all meet their true potential. We are very proud that Rudston Primary School can offer such a safe and happy learning environment for our children to develop and grow as individuals. At Rudston Primary we are fully committed to providing a relevant, broad, and balanced curriculum to all children. Through our curriculum, we aim to encourage and develop inquisitive thinkers and learners who are engaged in the curriculum via exciting and stimulating opportunities. Our curriculum is thematic and allows the children to explore different subject areas via exciting topic themes. The themes are relevant and stimulating and allow the children to pursue their ideas, make progress through the requirements of the National Curriculum and ensure the children develop a broad set of transferable skills. Our curriculum is motivating, engaging, and taught through Learning Challenge Curriculum themes with a strong emphasis on developing English. We aim for all children to leave Rudston Primary School with the skills, knowledge, and ability: To appreciate and value the contribution made by different groups in our multicultural society. To be positive citizens. To understand the importance of truth and fairness, so that they grow up committed to equal opportunities for all. To have respect for themselves and high self-esteem, and to live and work cooperatively with others. To learn, and develop their skills, to the best of their ability. To be creative and to develop their thinking. To understand the developing world, including how their environment and society have changed over time. View full school

The Royal School for the Blind provides places for up to 66 pupils ranging in age from 2-19 years. All students have a visual impairment and learning difficulties ranging from moderate to profound. Many students have additional sensory, physical, or behavioral disabilities. Our pupils come from all over the country, and about 40% are residential from Monday to Friday. The Royal School for the Blind strives to promote students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development within an environment of mutual respect and sensitivity. The School provides education of the highest quality whilst valuing all pupils and staff as individuals, worthy of dignity and respect. Royal School for the Blind takes pride in its happy, caring, and stimulating environment. The primary department is superbly resourced situated in McGregor Hall, a bright spacious building with individual classrooms, rooms, and a central play area. The children are taught in small groups with a high staff ratio. All pupils have access to the National Curriculum. Tasks are broken down into small steps and each child is encouraged to progress at their own pace through Individual Educational Programmes and also group sessions. Each child has individual programs in these areas designed to meet their needs and help them move on to the next stage in their learning A total communication approach is used which includes speech, signing, body cues, and objects of reference, as appropriate to each child. Although programs are individualized, an awareness of others in the class is fostered. In addition to National Curriculum subjects, the children have the opportunity to enjoy other extra-curricular experiences such as workshops and educational visits into the local community and other places of interest. Mobility and self-help skills are an important part of the curriculum and each child is encouraged to become as independent as possible. The senior classes are situated in a superb purpose-built accommodation comprising teaching areas with en-suite facilities, a library and newly refurbished Food Technology Room and a Science Room. Through providing access to the National Curriculum we strive to develop each pupil’s full potential, preparing them for adult life. For those students who can take advantage of courses outside school, we maintain close links with local Further Education Colleges and many other local arts and leisure activities. Also, All students gain external, accreditation through access to ASDAN programs such as “Transition Challenge” Individually tailored units of work within the A.Q.A. Unit Award Scheme are also available to our pupils through which they are likely to gain nationally recognizable certificates of achievements before leaving school. Work-related learning is important to us in the Senior Department as we explore the world of work and run a range of mini-enterprise schemes and other fundraising events throughout the year. The Senior Department is also home to our Post 16 Students as they further their independence skills as they prepare to leave us. All our students achieve external accreditation through ASDAN “Towards Independence” and individual units of accreditation from AQA. Our Post 16 curriculum is based upon the “Moving On” curriculum from EQUALS. All pupils at the Royal School for the Blind are offered a broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum. This is offered through access to the National Curriculum taught primarily through Individual Educational Programmes which take account of each pupils’ sensory and learning abilities. Teaching programs are developed using either non-visual or low vision methods which encourage the pupils to develop their tactile skills and any residual vision. As well as print enhanced by visual aids, a few pupils will use braille as a reading medium and others will use the MOON tactile system. A ‘Moon Room’ has been developed which provides a wide range of Moon activities to help develop early literacy skills. Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) permeates all aspects of learning in the Royal School for the Blind and is considered to be a very important aspect of the curriculum. We strive to help all our pupils acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes that they can use to lead an interactive and, as far as possible independent life, within their own homes and community. From the early years, pupils are provided with opportunities to control features of their environment, Self-help skills are nurtured and as pupils move through school, environments that reduce dependency are fostered. All areas of the National Curriculum are offered to the pupils through an appropriate and differentiated approach. Many subjects are taught through a topic-based approach offering plenty of ‘hands-on’ experience. View full school

The Royal School Dungannon is a co-educational Voluntary Grammar School and Boarding School established by the Royal Charter in 1608. The School aims to provide pupils with an opportunity to study a broad curriculum and to develop a life-long love of learning and foster an environment within which pupils may seek and fulfill their personal development. There is an expectation that every pupil will always give his or her best and seek excellence. There is an equal expectation that in seeking excellence each pupil will do so with integrity. The School has a broad Christian ethos and this provides a moral compass for our work but no denomination is favored and all pupils, from whatever background, are warmly welcomed. The School’s motto is ‘Perseverando’ which might best be thought of as ‘achieving excellence through perseverance’. More broadly the School is committed to the following Aims. To strive for excellence in all that we do. To provide a secure, stimulating, and happy environment where life-long learning and academic rigor flourish. To foster intellectual curiosity, a spirit of inquiry, and a belief in the value of learning as an ongoing process. To develop well-balanced individuals with the intellectual courage to question and to reflect upon life and their learning. To nurture each pupil in our care so that he or she feels valued and able to develop into a confident, caring, and socially responsible individual. To make pupils aware of social and moral problems and the cultural and spiritual aspects of life. To develop a mutually supportive community in which respect, integrity, and tolerance inform our thinking and actions. To provide opportunities for pupils to acquire skills and interests that will enable them to use their leisure time purposefully, in the present and long term. To ensure that each pupil is known and valued as a person in his or her own right but conscious of their place in a corporate body, where teamwork and competition can thrive together. To encourage pupils to embrace opportunities, challenges, and change. To foster a sense of public service so that the School contributes fully to its broader community. RSD has been helping boys and girls to fulfill their potential for over 400 years. Traditions are cherished but we are also a school committed to looking forward to and embracing new opportunities. The personal development of young people is our focus and we encourage each boy and girl to learn about their favorite subjects, to find out about the world around them and to learn something about themselves. RSD is a caring community, underpinned by shared values, strong relationships, and excellent pastoral care. We are passionate about helping every girl and boy to enjoy school and to reach their potential. Opportunities to lead, take on responsibility and operate as part of a team resonate throughout school life outside the classroom and in the wider community. Pupils are encouraged to be the best that they can be with a sense of resilience and integrity. The values of an RSD education will stay with our pupils for the rest of their lives. The Royal Charter to establish a free school for boys in County Tyrone was laid down by King James I in 1608. In 1614 the Royal School Dungannon came into being at the village of Mountjoy near Lough Neagh. Sometime later, the school relocated to Dungannon, finally coming to rest at its present site in 1789 with the erection of the building we now know as the ‘Old Grey Mother’ by the Archbishop of Armagh, Richard Robinson, and the then Headmaster, Rev Dr. William Murray. The 1789 building acquired the nickname of the Old Grey Mother after the red sandstone with which it was built was rendered with cement sometime in the 19th Century. New windows and doors were required but the Board of Governors had insufficient funds for sandstone blocks and instead used handmade brick. To preserve a unified appearance, the building was covered with cement. For the generations of boys who lived and learned under its roof that old grey building must have been an object of great affection. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries the school grew and new facilities, such as the ball alley, cloisters, and assembly hall, were added. Amalgamation with Dungannon High School for Girls in 1986 and the subsequent refurbishment and new build of 1999-2003 gave us the school we know today. Classrooms are large and well resourced. There are specialist teaching facilities in the Sciences, Design & Technology, Music and Food Technology as well as extensive computer provision, and sporting facilities such as a modern sports hall and multi-gym and a floodlit Astro-turf pitch to complement rugby and hockey pitches and tennis courts. RSD’s facilities make it a school for the 21st century. View full school

Our academic ambition, our dedicated staff, and our focus on each individual’s talents and strengths ensure success at each stage of the learning journey from Nursery through to the Sixth Form and university beyond. We have outstanding teaching and classroom staff who give their expertise, their knowledge, their time, and of themselves to ensure that we achieve every possible success for our pupils. Royal Russell staff are committed to ensuring our pupils are encouraged, nurtured and, if necessary, driven to achieve their goals. In the classroom, the Houses, and in the myriad of challenges and opportunities that they experience beyond, it is the guidance and inspiration of the teaching staff that enriches the experience of us all. Royal Russell offers the kind of high-quality education that any parent would wish for their child in a stunning parkland location, which complements and enhances every learning experience. From our Junior School through to the Sixth Form, our pupils are rightly proud of their school and their achievements during and after their time with us are a lasting testament to what they have learned. Royal Russell is an inclusive school that provides high-quality academic education for our girls and boys. We seek to develop the best of our pupils, staff, and families within a vibrant community one that cares and shows mutual respect for all and celebrates the success of each individual as part of the whole. All members of the school community are encouraged to give their best and to share their talents with, and for, others. The School motto, nonsibi sed omnibus, fosters the true meaning of identity and self and challenges us to acknowledge our responsibilities and duties to the communities to which we belong locally, nationally, and internationally. We nurture pupils’ intellectual, social, physical, artistic, cultural, moral, and spiritual development, encouraging enjoyment of learning, a spirit of inquiry, and the pursuit of academic excellence, within a safe and stimulating learning environment. We offer pupils a broad and balanced curriculum and co-curricular program, for acquiring knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes in preparation for Higher Education, the world of employment, and lifelong learning as citizens of the world. We promote spiritual and moral values through Christian principles, emphasizing honesty, integrity, generosity, respect for other people and the environment, and an appreciation of other races, religions, and ways of life. We enhance pupils’ self-awareness and self-confidence, enabling them to develop their leadership skills to value their own and others’ efforts and achievements and to develop a sense of care and responsibility for the school community and wider society. Children who join Royal Russell embark on an exciting and fulfilling educational journey where they develop and flourish both academically and socially. With our team of highly talented and dedicated staff, broad and enriched curriculum, and wide range of experiences and activities, we can inspire and challenge all our children and identify and nurture their talents. We ensure they achieve to the best of their ability and equip our girls and boys with the skills for independent, life-long learning. We offer small class sizes, a well-resourced environment, and extensive and impressive on-site facilities for sport, drama, and music within our stunning 110-acre estate, shared with our Senior School. Royal Russell is a happy, sociable, and unpretentious school, where pupils' effort and achievements are valued, recognized, and rewarded. Our girls and boys are confident, enthusiastic individuals, with lots of character and energy, who enjoy their time at school. View full school

We are situated in the heart of the historic Old Town of Edinburgh, yet only a short walk away from the scenic open spaces of Queens Park. With such a superb setting the school has on its doorstep a wealth of historic and cultural opportunities which are put to good use in planning the Curriculum for Excellence. We aim for our pupils to become Successful Learners, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens, Effective Contributors. Royal Mile is a non-denominational primary school built in 1874 which serves the south side of the City. Our planning for the Curriculum for Excellence takes full advantage of the opportunities on our doorstep to make learning exciting and relevant. Pupils across the school study Spanish and upper school classes study Gaelic and French with our Modern Languages Coordinator. An art specialist works with all pupils. A Brass Instructor works with pupils in the school. Our planning for the Curriculum for Excellence takes full advantage of the opportunities on our doorstep to make learning exciting and relevant. Pupils across the school study Spanish and upper school classes study Gaelic and French with our Modern Languages Coordinator. An art specialist works with all pupils. A Brass Instructor works with pupils in the school. Our Victorian building has spacious classrooms as well as a hall, library, and Computer Suite. The school nursery class is in a separate building adjacent to the school, with a garden and parent’s room. The Nursery offers both full and part-time places and children’s names can be put on the waiting list on their second birthday. In our nursery building, we also have a regular Mother and Toddler Group and a Parent Group as well as other courses and activities for parents and carers. The playground is on two levels with a covered area, the under-croft or tunnels, where children can shelter from the rain. Our School Eco group continues to develop the school playground, with its flowerbeds, containers, and areas planted with trees all tended by the children and staff, to make it both welcoming and a learning resource! Most pupils walk to our school using the pelican crossing on Holyrood Road and the Zebra Crossing with a crossing guard on the Canongate. Parents are asked to close the school gates, both the outside gate and the Nursery Gate, to ensure pupil safety. Unless attending Breakfast Club pupils it is best if pupils arrive at about 8.40 am ready to line up on the bell at 8.50 am. Younger pupils should be supervised by their parents or carer until the bell rings and classes go into school. Our playground is supervised between 8.40 and 8.50 am and at break and lunchtime by the Pupil Support Assistants. We also have a Playground Positive Play team of pupils called the Dynamites and a Buddy system. Our Vision is to provide innovative, high-quality learning experiences for all and to promote mutual respect and positive partnerships within a welcoming environment. We will be motivated and make every effort to reach our learning goals with the support and commitment of the whole school community pupils, parents, staff, and friends. We will work together to build self-esteem, promote individuality and value the contributions of everyone in our school community. We will actively participate in all areas of school life, and the life of the wider communities We will all show and encourage respect for others and look after everything around us. View full school

The Royal Hospital School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school for 11-18-year-olds, providing an outstanding, full, and broad education enriched by a unique naval heritage and fit for the modern world. Founded in 1712 in Greenwich, London, it moved to its spectacular site, set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the River Stour, in 1933. The School has continued to develop its spectacular purpose-built site and grow in size and reputation to become one of East Anglia's leading independent schools. Our Mission is 'to understand each young person’s strengths, to help them to make the right choices at the right time, navigating through their critical formative years and ensuring their education becomes the foundation for their happiness and success.' This Mission is underpinned by the following educational aims: To develop intellectual curiosity and academic confidence To enable every pupil to fulfill their potential, grow into the person they wish to become, and be prepared for life after school To inspire leadership, adventure, and self-discovery To foster creativity and imagination To provide a secure and nurturing community that promotes wellbeing, fitness, and healthy competition To instill the values of service, loyalty, and commitment and uphold the School’s unique and rich heritage and To cultivate a global outlook and environmental responsibility. We are immensely proud of our historic links and discovery, exploration and challenge continue to shape our ethos. The traditional values of loyalty, commitment, courage, respect, service, and integrity have underpinned the School’s philosophy from the very beginning three hundred years later, they are as relevant to the education we provide now as they were then. Today the Royal Hospital School is a modern, forward-thinking HMC school anchored on 300 years of history and achievement. It enjoys a stunning location in rural Suffolk and school life is enriched by a strong naval tradition. It is owned by the Crown Charity, Greenwich Hospital and the School's purpose is to contribute to society through excellence in the teaching and learning of 11-18-year-old boys and girls. The School was founded in 1712 as part of Greenwich Hospital, a 'charitable institution for the aged, infirm or young, and was established to provide boys from seafaring backgrounds with the rare privilege of learning arithmetic and navigation. It was at this time located in the spectacular buildings which now house the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. View full school

Collaboration and camaraderie, drive and determination, inspiration and involvement, aspiration and achievement - these are just some of the qualities we hope will emerge from the snapshots of life at our school. Royal High School is a leading independent Day and Boarding school of choice – providing an outstanding, contemporary, girl-centered education for girls aged 3-18. From a group of three-year-old girls holding hands in the playground of our dynamic Nursery to a thriving Prep School in its exceptional surroundings of Cranwell House where a passion for discovery and exploring new horizons is ignited to our exceptionally high-achieving Senior School where lifelong friendships are forged and academic, sporting and personal triumphs are shared and onto our dynamic Sixth Form buzzing with confident, capable young women ready to take on the world, the RHS journey is a seamless one, with four life-enhancing experiences along the way. This all-through, all-girls education is unique in Bath. We embrace all-around excellence and help every single girl to be the best she can. We do this with a rich and exciting curriculum, with every opportunity for girls to focus on their strengths, but also develop their skills and talents across the broadest academic, social and personal spectrum. The school develops the capabilities and character needed to underpin success, and the young women leaving our schools for university and the world beyond have the confidence, courage, composure, and commitment to thrive wherever their futures take them. We are the only school within The Girls' Day School Trust to offer boarding in addition to day provision and the only one to offer the International Baccalaureate at Sixth Form. Our doors are always open to welcome the UK and international students who come here to achieve their very best academically, socially, and personally, have fun, make friends, and develop a global perspective in education. The vision of the GDST is to be the leader in the field of girls’ education in the UK. The RHS shares this vision. The Royal High School Bath, Prep, and Senior school aim to: Lead in girls’ education and be recognized as providing an outstanding day and boarding education, specifically tailored to the needs of girls in the 21st century Sustain a high-performance culture where each member of staff is committed to working towards the vision for the school and is accountable for their contribution Embed social responsibility through strong links with the community and offer a range of opportunities for girls to engage in service and leadership Drive innovation by encouraging and engaging in modern, innovative thinking and the implementation of new ideas inside and outside the classroom Be an exceptional school community that values staff and treats girls as individuals, enabling them to flourish in every area (academic, social, emotional, moral, spiritual, and cultural) Encourage every girl to be a force for positive change as they take their place in the global environment. For the Prep School, these aims have been translated into the 5 R’s or ‘The Learning to Learn Agenda’. For Early Years and Key Stage 1 this involves: Get yourself ready Know where things belong Ask questions How am I doing? Try new things Keep trying Think about each other As the girls move to Key Stage 2 these become known as Risk-taking, Resilience, Reflective, Relationships, and Resourceful. This underpins our aims in a relevant and meaningful way at all stages. In Senior School our teachers and students work together to become prepared for university and the world beyond school. In all our activities we aim to provide opportunities to develop our Royal High School Learner Habits. By engaging with the '6C's' we aim to give our students the tools they need to be balanced, fulfilled, and successful life-long learners. Prep School Cranwell House, Weston Park East, Bath, BA1 2UZ +1225-422-931 [email protected] View full school

The Royal High Primary School buildings were completed during 1931. We are all extremely proud of our listed building set within its beautiful grounds. The grounds and buildings, enjoyed by pupils, parents, and staff, help to convey our heritage and enthusiasm for learning. As an ECO school, we are delighted to have gained five Green Flags and you can see one flying proudly in front of the school. We have a strong commitment to our environment and are currently working on achieving our sixth Green Flag. Even though the Royal High Primary School, is no longer associated with the secondary school. Both schools continue to share a common motto “Music Respublica Floret” (the state flourishes by the arts) An additional support need comes from anything which is a barrier to learning. Most, or all, schools will have some children with additional support needs of some kind. The Education Act 2004 sets out a framework for the provision of school education for children and young people with additional needs. All teachers at The Royal High Primary work to the literacy and dyslexic friendly classroom guidelines and provide an all-inclusive classroom to meet the many different learning needs of our pupils. Class Ethos: Safe, supportive environment (it is okay to ask questions and make mistakes!) Opportunities for taking responsible roles Clear rules and routines that help build individual organizational skills Appropriate pace and challenge Appropriate praise and encouragement Individuals are equal and valued Teaching Methods: A multi-sensory approach to reach auditory/visual and kinaesthetic learners Clear (visual) overview of the day Each lesson begins with the ‘Big Picture’ and has a ‘summing up’ Clear instructions broken into relevant parts (visual reminders if possible) Formative assessment – focus on strengths Range of teaching strategies (thinking time, buddies, and more) Use of Literacy and Dyslexia Guidelines Relevant, differentiated resources (including ICT, colored paper, whiteboard backgrounds) Learning Assistant support where appropriate. Seating and Grouping: Children have a clear view of the teaching screen and visual prompts Children work in a variety of groupings and partners ( mixed ability unless for specific literacy/numeracy lessons) Resources labeled and easily accessible We are committed to a clean, healthy, and safe environment for all and everyone is fully engaged in this process. The School ECO Board includes a representative from each class who meets each term to take our ECO work forward. The ECO WARRIOR news sheet is published each term which keeps everyone informed of the latest news, projects, views, and competitions. To make sure that all the important jobs are done and that the highest ECO standards are maintained the following roles are responsibly carried out by nominated pupils of the Royal High Primary School: Recycling Officers, Health Promoters, The Quad Squad, The Wildlife Team, Junior Road Safety Officers, Recycling Officers, and the school Litter Patrol. Our Healthy No Snacks in Packs policy encourages pupils to eat fruit at break times and keeps litter to a minimum. View full school

The Royal Docks School is a purpose-built, mixed, community comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 16. There are 950 students on the school roll. The school’s facilities are exceptional and a wonderful place for young people to learn and grow and also for teaching and support staff to work and learn in. The school building which opened in 1999 has achieved national architectural recognition for its design. The Royal Docks School serves the diverse community of Newham, which, was the main host London borough of The Olympic Games in 2012. The student population is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural. It is also a fully inclusive school with a dedicated department for 25 students who have profound, severe, and multiple learning difficulties. We have a specialist PMLD team of teachers and support staff. There is a committed, dedicated and hardworking team of teachers and support staff led by a leadership team that has very high expectations of all our students and is committed to raising standards and improving the quality of teaching and learning. We are building a fully inclusive environment that celebrates achievement, aspiration, and a life-long passion for learning for all members of our community. Through rich provision, a holistic approach to learning, excellent teaching, and no ceiling on aspirations, our students will develop into young men and women who are successful, motivated, and proud to be ambassadors for themselves and their communities. Our aim: Students will be highly ambitious and achieve their full potential as they progress over five years from year 7 to 11. They will have the necessary skills and a clear pathway forward as they move on successfully to the post-16 phase of their education Students will be taught by committed teachers who have high expectations of them and set high standards Students will become highly literate and numerate with a broad and impressive skill set so that they are well prepared to be lifelong learners and successful adults Students will be a part of a learning community where it is safe to learn, where everyone is valued and included and where they become independent and highly successful learners Students will experience a full range of educational opportunities in school and after school to allow them to develop and improve their talents and interests Students will develop cooperative principles Our students will be highly literate and numerate and fully prepared to begin the next phase of their lives, able to work resiliently both as part of a team and independently. They will have a firm belief in their potential and will always look for the potential in others. They will know how to lead healthy, safe, and happy lives and will never lose a thirst for new knowledge. At The Royal Docks Community School, we believe that all students deserve access to Quality First teaching. We fully embrace the idea that provision for students with special educational needs is a matter for the school as a whole. We aim to ensure that all students, whatever their need or disability, make good progress through both pastoral and curriculum support. The SEN department has several highly committed staff, which includes the SENCo, SEN Specialist Teachers, and Teaching Assistants. To ensure high-quality support, TAs are attached to departments. TAs work in their departments to ensure that students who have SEN needs have the support and tools they need to become well-rounded students. The Royal Docks Community School is committed to the inclusion of all pupils and to promoting the highest possible standards of education through the provision of a well-ordered, secure and stimulating environment. We value the strengths that pupils bring to the school and seek to build upon these in a way that both raises all learners’ expectations and encourages diversity and tolerance. Furthermore, we recognize and actively support the notion that all pupils, regardless of gender, race, class, or ability/disability have the right of access to all areas of the curriculum. We value and support all our learners and seek to offer them the support they need to achieve their full potential. View full school

The Royal Blind School is Scotland's only residential school specializing in the care and education of visually impaired children and young people, including those with complex needs and visual impairment. We were founded in 1835. The Royal Blind School is a community of young people who all share the common experience of vision impairment. We educate pupils from the ages of 5-19 and run a pre-school playgroup for blind babies and toddlers once a week. We have a high ratio of staff to pupils and employ nurses, habilitation specialists, and physiotherapists as well as teaching staff. The school is run by the charity Royal Blind and is regulated by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate. Pupils attend either daily or can board in our residential houses. We offer a variety of flexible residential packages, including weekly and term-time boarding as well as 52-week provision for those who require it. Our residential houses are fully accessible and designed to be a home away from home. We tailor the care and education that we provide to each individual according to their needs. Many of our pupils have other disabilities and additional support needs as well as vision impairment and would find the large class sizes in a mainstream school difficult to manage. We have a high ratio of staff to pupils. Our teachers either have or are working towards the Post Graduate Qualification in Education Support, Visual Impairment. All our teaching methods, and activities, and teaching resources are tailored to the needs of our pupils and our building is purpose-built for children and young people with vision impairment. Therapists are an integral part of our team. Occupational therapy enables our pupils and young people to achieve health, well–being in everyday activities and curricular access. Physiotherapists identify and maximize movement potential through health promotion, preventive healthcare, treatment, and rehabilitation. Speech and language therapists assess and treat speech, language, and communication difficulties in young people to enable them to communicate to the best of their ability. Pupils and teachers are supported by Nursery Nurses and Classroom Assistants. Our transcription staff is skilled in adapting print to Braille and adapting a range of print materials to alternative and accessible formats including Braille, audio, large print, tactile diagrams. We also bring in body awareness and relaxation techniques to aid learning - watch our video on using 'mindfulness'. The Royal Blind School is based in the Morningside area of Edinburgh and our campus was completely re-furbished in Autumn 2015. Our building has been specially designed for visually impaired pupils with: All facilities for pupils on the ground floor Wide corridors Color contrasts Handrails to facilitate independent navigation Hoists Fully equipped disabled bathrooms. Each room has a ‘signifier’ outside on the handrail – an object that resembles what is inside the room. These include a paintbrush for the art room, a telephone for the office and a handbag for the Head Teacher. These signifiers enable our pupils to know where they are within the building. Our campus has: Hydrotherapy pool Swings Traverse climbing wall Soft play Enclosed multi-use games area Sensory garden Parents’ flat for use during times of need, such as illness or initial assessment and transition. All this specialized equipment helps give vision impaired children and young people the additional support they need during their education. View full school

RBAI is committed to realistic and robust self-evaluation, as an integral tool, in a school improvement strategy, which leads to raised standards of teaching for learning, for each pupil. This is alongside outstanding pastoral support to enable each student to develop academically, emotionally, personally, and socially through active and challenging learning experiences. The agreed priorities of the School Development Plan and Department Development Plans reinforce and restate what makes us successful and what will continue to provide excellent opportunities for our pupils. Resources will continue to be effectively deployed to support learning, including the use of online learning. An excellent practice is retained with a focus on student achievement and a collective sense of ownership. The priority will include consistency across the School and evidence-based planning, which will respond to internal and external requirements and which will maintain focused and monitored outcomes. The Board of Governors has traditionally regarded the education of the boys at RBAI as a cooperative process involving themselves, the Principal, SLT, the Council of Studies (Senior Management Team), the Staff, the parents, and the boys. The doors of the School are open to boys of good ability without regard to race, creed, or background it is a School of the whole community and not of a section only. Within this context the aims of the School are: To develop each pupil to his maximum academic potential and to stimulate him to enjoy the attainment of knowledge and excellence. The School will offer a broad and balanced range of subjects within which boys may choose appropriate courses. The School will provide comprehensive pastoral care. All boys will be encouraged to develop a wide range of learning skills, to acquire habits of self-study and inquiry. To provide each pupil with the knowledge and skills necessary for everyday life and working life. The broad curriculum will cover areas of the experience from the expressive and creative to the scientific and technological. Appropriate use will be made of educational technology. There will be a comprehensive careers education, information, advice, and guidance program. Extra-curricular programs will complement the academic courses. To provide and promote the conditions in which each pupil can develop as an individual and to his potential. The School will encourage tolerance, service, discipline, reliability, and responsibility. The School will help pupils to recognize their strengths and weaknesses. To prepare pupils to become responsible and active members of society. The School will foster awareness of the structure of today's societies. Pupils will develop an awareness of man's heritage in a wide range of areas. The School will encourage initiative and co-operation as well as developing suitable attitudes towards healthy competition. To stress the importance of good health, mental well-being, and physical fitness. View full school