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Rosemary Works School is an independent co-educational primary school, with a pre-school nursery class, taking children from the age of 3 to 11 years old. Open from 8 am to 6 pm 49 weeks per year, our term-time education is supplemented with excellent Out of School clubs and a holiday playscheme. We are a private, fee-paying school – sometimes referred to as a preparatory, or prep school. We are non-selective at entry yet our children achieve the highest level of academic attainment at all years up to 11+. We have an excellent track record in helping our pupils achieve success in their applications for selective secondary schools. Our unique Independent primary school located on the Islington & Hackney border takes a different approach to teaching and learning. So when we work with our children, we promote transferable skills, the ability to time-manage, independent thought, and a sense of how important every individual is, which makes for a well-rounded, happy child – essential for growth. We are a preparatory school where our innovative and interesting curriculum is designed to capture the imagination, and allow the children to thrive academically. We also emphasize the development of the children’s non-cognitive skills, such as motivation, resilience, persistence, and understanding the value of making mistakes. This way the children can develop their independence, self-discipline, self-respect, and respect for others in a secure environment where getting things wrong is not a failure, but a part of the process of learning. Rosemary Works is a place where your child can develop qualities of empathy and personal responsibility. We strongly believe that children learn best in a secure and loving environment, where they feel part of a community, and know everyone around them. A warm, caring and affectionate approach informs every child’s education with us. We do not believe that this nurturing climate should be confined to nursery and infant schools. We want the children to be inspired by their teachers, and we believe that this comes about when teachers are happy in their roles and where they feel that they can explore their interests with the children. So our teachers are free to plan the children’s learning with maximum flexibility, inventiveness, and spontaneity. They collaborate with the Head Teacher, and with each other, to deliver a rich and stimulating curriculum. We want the children to be healthy. Each week the children have swimming lessons, plus two PE lessons, in addition to the many opportunities for physical workouts at playtime. Our vegetarian/fish menu is nutritious and tasty. We adhere to healthy eating guidance, and we make it all from scratch in our kitchen, so there no hidden ‘nasties’ – our food is additive-free. The PN was established to provide a forum to represent parents. We work collaboratively with the school owners to identify growth and improvement opportunities and to represent the general views of parents as a whole. This can be on anything from school dinners to playground safety. The PN is run by a collective of parents who devote time and energy voluntarily to make the school an even better place for our children to thrive. The PN also raises funds to provide additional resources and experiences for our children to enjoy during their school life. Funds are raised through social events and now and then we might ask for voluntary donations to help support several specific projects. Currently, we are looking to provide equipment for extracurricular activities that help boost creativity and dexterity, this might take the form of sewing machines and block printing. We are also looking into supporting a school in a developing country so our children learn what it is like to grow up in a different culture and can learn and grown with children of their age on the other side of the world. We aim to only provide financial support for initiatives the PN considers to be above and beyond the requirements for education provision. To qualify, initiatives should be seen to significantly enrich learning and leisure experiences for all children in the school. Each year we try to have a different focus. The PN will generally look to match fund investments made by the school, however, at the PN’s discretion, full funding (or a higher level of part-funding) for initiatives would be considered acceptable. The PN is an open forum and welcomes involvement from all parents within the school. There are no elections for representation, we rely on volunteers. What we try to achieve each year in terms of representation is to ensure we have two parents from each year's group. If you’d like to get involved either as a class representative or in the organization of an event please ask Rob or grab us in the playground. View full school

Roseheyworth Road this week. Miss Edwards will be job sharing with Mrs. Matthews in Reception and Mrs. Cole in Year 3. Miss Lambert is our new Year 2 teacher. Mr. Langdon is our Year 4/5 teacher. Mrs. Williams will work in our Nursery and Reception as a member of the support staff. Finally, Mr. Sirrell will be teaching Year 1 for the foreseeable future due to Mrs. Livingstone taking leave due to family circumstances. We appreciate that there are a lot of new faces around the school but please remember that you are welcome to arrange to meet with your child’s class teacher whenever you wish to. As you know, We are also new to the campus and hope to meet you all over the coming weeks. We will try to be outside most mornings. Please come and say hello when you are at the school. All parents are invited to attend a coffee morning next Tuesday 12th September between 9-11 am to meet both myself and Mrs. Matthews our new Deputy Head of Campus. On Fridays, we hold a celebration assembly where children from each class are presented with a Golden Certificate for excellent work or attitude. Starting next week, class teachers will send a slip home every Thursday to the parents of the Golden Certificate winners. Parents or other family members of the winners are invited into our assembly on Fridays at 9.10 am to see their child being awarded the certificate. We understand that family members will not always be able to attend due to the short notice but awarding the certificate any earlier in the week would not give all children in the class a chance to shine in their work or attitude. We hope you will enjoy this opportunity to share your child’s achievements at school. We are currently organizing extra-curricular activities and a letter will be sent out very soon to inform you of the clubs open to your children this term. View full school

Thank you for your interest in Rosedale Primary, a good and happy school where children flourish and reach their full potential! Rosedale Primary School caters to children between 3 and 11 years of age and provides a happy and stimulating learning environment where every child achieves their personal best. As a school within The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust (the Trust), Rosedale Primary can offer a high-quality provision, as guided by the principles, values, and policies which have consistently delivered impressive outcomes for learners in all schools across the Trust. The children at Rosedale Primary enjoy new buildings and bespoke facilities. We promote a calm and ordered environment where children are encouraged to become confident, caring, and articulate, using their aptitudes and abilities to the full. We encourage courtesy and respect and recognize that the development of these and other social skills will be significant, enabling each child to be successful. Our school is a place where children are happy and enjoy their learning, experiencing inspirational standards of teaching which allow them each to flourish and reach their full potential. Rosedale Primary to be a welcoming school where adults show genuine care and concern for the pupils where expectations are clearly articulated and aspirations set high. The learning environment is clean, calm, and ordered, being organized in such a way that it constantly celebrates success by showcasing the progress and achievement of its pupils. Our school encourages a strong sense of belonging through its inclusive ethos and distinctive uniform. The whole school and its community have a clear and tangible sense of purpose, working tirelessly to ensure that every child can succeed. Above all else, families can be clear that we consider their children’s achievement as the highest possible priority within a caring and supportive environment. We want all children to enjoy their learning, commit to behaving well by treating everyone with respect coming to school every day, on time, in uniform, and ready to learn. At Rosedale Primary, we are committed to providing high-quality education for all of our learners, ensuring that every member of the school community is valued and respected, always being treated in a manner that is appropriate and just. We aim to be a caring community where everyone is safe and secure. Good behavior is a necessary condition before effective learning can take place. With that said, this does not mean a rigid or punitive system designed to enforce a particular set of rules. At Rosedale, our priority is to promote positive relationships so that everyone can work productively together, sharing a common sense of purpose each achieving the very best they can. Rosedale rewards good behavior recognizes success, and regularly celebrates children’s achievement. We use praise to encourage good behavior with the firm conviction that every child can become self-aware, independent, and confident, both academically and socially. Above all else, we aim to provide a stimulating environment where early learning goals can be achieved and recorded through structured learning and play always instilling the importance of patience, persistence, and resilience at every stage. At Rosedale Primary, we are committed to delivering a curriculum that is broad and balanced, rich and varied, being flexible and responsive to each child’s wider needs. To this end, Rosedale meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2. Equally, there is great emphasis on learning beyond the classroom, particularly at the Foundation Stage where the outdoor environment is an essential resource in planning curriculum activities. As the children get older, so the opportunities to offer first-hand practical experiences within the wider community increase. This includes special visits, educational trips, and residents. View full school

Rosedale College is known as one of the best schools in the country at outperforming expectations for the students and improving prospects. As a Technology and Applied Learning Specialist College, Rosedale is committed to creating a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to make good progress and achieve their full potential. Our partnership with other schools within the Trust enables us to make a positive difference in the education we deliver for our students by offering them a broad and innovative curriculum that engages, enthuses, and inspires. We are committed to working in partnership with parents, guardians, and carers as we believe this is essential to meet our target of providing an outstanding education. We also routinely carry out rigorous and robust self-evaluation and encourage feedback from all those involved with our College community. Rosedale College is a place where we believe that everyone is of equal worth and that everyone has something valuable to contribute to our community. As the founder member of The Rosedale Hewens Academy Trust, Rosedale College, as the ‘flagship’, has a reputation built on success. Rosedale is a Technology and Applied Learning Specialist College benefiting from a state-of-the-art building where Technology, Information Technology, Science and Mathematics are taught. Rosedale is well known for its collaborative approach and effective partnership working to benefit stakeholders and the wider community. We intend to nurture the ambition, enterprise, and potential of every child so that everyone can attain the highest possible academic standards, develop fully as an individual and prosper. We believe that everyone is of equal worth and that everyone has something positive to contribute to our community. We offer a warm and welcoming environment in which students gain the confidence to develop into well-rounded adults. Students are expected to do their best at all times, to be honest, and above all enjoy their learning. We encourage all students to be active citizens and provide them with the skills necessary to be leaders in their chosen fields. At Rosedale College, we are committed to offering students a learning experience that is rich, varied, and responsive to their needs and abilities. We aim to stimulate enthusiastic and purposeful learning based on open-minded and skillful inquiry, creative and critical thinking, and a generous spirit of cooperation. We strive to create a learning environment that is safe, efficient, and attractive and which reflects pride in our work. In essence, a learning environment that values our students and is in turn valued by them. We are therefore delighted by the extent of the new and refurbished buildings and sports facilities and the opportunities these bring for our students. Both within and beyond the classroom, we aim to encourage respect for the environment. We provide opportunities for students to build a sense of shared responsibility for the College in which we all work and the world in which we live. At Rosedale College, there is a culture of confidence and optimism, in which effort, participation, and achievement is celebrated. We believe that confidence and good results go together. We offer awards for good work and behavior and we celebrate students’ achievement and contribution to the life of the College through special achievement assemblies. View full school

Roseburn Primary School first opened its doors in 1894 when its near neighbor, the Murrayfield Rugby Stadium, was still a polo field. It has long been a center point of the Roseburn community and is proud of its history. The school is part of the City of Edinburgh Council Children and Families Department and since it first opened it has welcomed boys and girls of all faiths and backgrounds. The main school building is a traditional stone structure with four classrooms downstairs and five classrooms upstairs. It is fully adapted for disabled access to the ground floor and offers the very best of modern facilities throughout. Two additional classrooms are housed in a unit in the playground and a self-contained Nursery sits to the side of the main building. The school boasts a well-stocked modern library, a refurbished gym, a computer suite with state of the art PCs interactive whiteboards, computers, and iPads in every classroom (with internet access and wifi) one general-purpose room, lunch hall, and dining room. At present, the school role is 252 and 55 Nursery children (June), ie. two nursery classes of 30 mornings and 30-afternoon capacity and ten classes ranging from Primary 1 to Primary 7. Occasionally, some of the classes at Roseburn are composite classes such as our present P1/2 class. This means that the class includes the oldest children of the younger stage and the youngest children of the older stage. Composite classes are common throughout Scotland and are formed when there are too few or too many children within an educational year to form complete, single-year classes. At Roseburn Primary we believe that children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, challenged, and secure. Our aspirations for our children are summed up in our school motto, “Dream, Believe, Achieve”. We provide a safe, nurturing, and caring environment in which we aim for all pupils to achieve their full potential and to have the confidence and skills to meet the challenges of the future. The key Roseburn values of respect, responsibility, kindness, ambition, and perseverance are recognized and promoted by all members of the school community. Roseburn Primary School provides a safe, nurturing, and caring environment in which we aim for all pupils to achieve their full potential and to have the confidence and skills to meet the challenges of the future. Our aim at Roseburn is to To promote achievement for all by providing a broad, deep progressive, challenging, personalized, coherent, relevant, and enjoyable curriculum that enables all pupils to reach their potential. To foster skills, knowledge, and positive attitudes which help children to become independent learners To develop lifelong healthy and environmentally aware lifestyles. Provide a safe, stimulating, and happy learning environment. To support and develop the skill of staff to provide an effective learning and teaching environment of the highest quality. To promote equality of opportunity for all and to celebrate diversity. To continue to foster positive and productive partnerships with pupils, parents, outside agencies, and the wider community. We have an extremely dedicated and supportive staff who work very hard to provide the best opportunities for all our pupils in a safe and happy school environment. We very much value and appreciate the positive support of our parents and the wider community and strive for an open and welcoming environment where we can work in partnership for the benefit of our children. We also recognize the importance of a good working partnership between the school and the home in the education and social development of every child. Parents are welcome at any time to discuss progress or areas of concern and as a parent, we very much welcome your support and participation in the life of the school. We promote close relationships with the community and help children to understand our own culture and the culture of others. We have close links with Murrayfield Parish Church and through them, with Ghana where we have developed activities that aim to provide our pupils with educational experiences and understanding to enable them to be active, informed, and responsible global citizens. View full school

Parents deciding to send their child to a Montessori school offer their child more than a good education. At the heart of Montessori education lies the individual child with his unique character and talents. Montessori schools around the world have proven that, if we provide our children with an environment that supports the child's needs along each step of his development, we lay the foundation for our children to become well-rounded personalities, driven by a lifelong desire to learn and making a positive contribution to society. Children who have the opportunity to practice living their lives to the fullest -intellectually, interpersonally, and with independence - today and throughout their school years, will continue to do so for the rest of their lives. In practice, this means each child at Rose House Montessori is welcomed into an environment of beauty and order. All classrooms are dominated by wooden shelves, displaying beautifully crafted Montessori materials for free choice. Montessori activities are graded from simple to complex, allowing each child to engage in activities that provide the right level of challenge and lead to concentration. The inbuilt control of error allows the child to correct himself, hereby learning from a very young age that mistakes are a means of learning, developing into fear-free learner personalities with a deep understanding of their talents. From the moment they enter the classroom, all children at Rose House Montessori are given the right to freely dispose of their time throughout the day. Children have the opportunity to engage with activities as long as they choose there are no timetables or interruptions for extra classes. Children at Rose House Montessori have the freedom to choose their snack and lunch breaks whenever they feel hungry, need a rest, or would like to have a social time with their friends. Small group offers are available for free choice in the elementary class, children will be aware of workshop offers and can plan their day accordingly. The adult in the Montessori environment leads the child with compassion and respect. Every child is treated with kindness and consideration children are encouraged to explore and question, and their remarks are listened to seriously and answered thoughtfully and courteously. Children's behavior is guided by clear and firm messages to help each child deal with their feelings and conflicts in acceptable ways. Our aim is not to punish the misbehaving child, but to help each child deal with his/her feelings and aggressions in acceptable ways. Rose House Montessori provides all children with access to prepared outdoor environments and promotes children's connection to nature. Weekly education in nature sessions allows children to grow and develop being aware of nature as they explore nearby nature reserves or the school allotment. View full school

At Roscoe Primary School, we are a family working together to ensure that everyone becomes the best they can be within a safe, exciting, and nurturing environment. We strive to achieve the highest standards and provide inspirational learning experiences. By The Department for Education, we aim to actively promote British values in schools to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races, and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law. The Key Values are: Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Children receive opportunities to learn about and practice democracy. They are involved in decision-making about aspects of school life. The children are consulted about their curriculum. They tell us what they do and do not like. We teach pupils to listen carefully to each other, respecting the right of every individual to have their opinions and voices heard. Roscoe Primary School encourages all children to behave well using our Good to be Green behavior system. This is based on the yellow and red card system used in football. Pupils are reminded that rules exist to protect everyone. They are given opportunities to make correct choices before a consequence is applied. Our children are taught about the importance of laws whether they are those that govern the class, the school, or the country, and these are consistently reinforced. Each class discusses and sets its own rules that are clearly understood by all and seen to be necessary to ensure that every class member can learn in a safe and ordered environment. Pupils in Roscoe Primary School are taught that they have certain rights but that these also carry responsibilities. In RE lessons, children consider historical and biblical laws and how these influence national and class laws/rules. At Roscoe Primary School, pupils are encouraged to make good choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. Pupils are supported in making correct decisions by exploring various choices. We encourage them to think about the impact of their decisions on themselves and other people. They learn about the potential consequences of making incorrect ones. We are proud that our school has a diverse population of pupils and staff. We have a mix of nationalities, languages, and religious beliefs. Some of our pupils have medical conditions, special educational needs, and disabilities. The people at Roscoe make our school a happy and lively place to learn and work. Everyone knows that we will make our school a safe and happy place to learn and work by reporting, challenging, recording, and dealing with any incidents of bullying, (including cyber-bullying) or prejudice and discrimination relating to age, disability, gender, homophobia, mental health status, racism or religious belief. We seek to educate our pupils about why such behavior is wrong so that they learn. In Roscoe Primary School we have people who practice all of the major religious faiths and some people who practice none. In RE lessons, though they learn predominantly about Christmas, Easter, and Christian beliefs and practices, pupils also learn about other faiths and festivals such as Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. Pupils learn about what religions have in common as well as how they differ. Visitors come into school to talk about these too. Pupils are expected to listen to what they hear with respect. Our children learn about why some people believe the things they do and they ask questions about it. View full school

Our school is proud of its strong community. We value our partnership with parents/carers, the parishes we serve, and the wider community. We acknowledge the crucial role played by our parents/carers as an integral part of our school community and appreciate their involvement in the life and work of the school. We are a school, a church community, and a family, promoting the core Gospel values of compassion, respect for self and others, responsibility, and honesty. We share a vision for each child to be cherished and have the best opportunities for an excellent education and a happy and productive time in these most formative primary school years. We aim to be a place where we help children to make long-lasting friendships and magical memories through a creative and inspiring curriculum. We are a school offering creativity and enjoyment in learning and teaching, a place where every child matters, making a positive contribution to the service of others. We promote an inclusive curriculum, delivered by caring, highly skilled, and professional staff. We encourage the full potential of every person by providing a safe and secure environment that places Christ at the center of every aspect of school life. We aim to build warm and positive relationships with parents and others we work with to enable us to work together to prepare children to provide a service to society as good Catholic citizens We aim to foster a love of learning in our children to allow every child to work to the best of their ability. We strive for excellence in all that we do. We are currently developing our buildings and the curriculum to make the school even more purposeful, enjoyable, and relevant for the children while at the same time establishing rigor and high expectations. We hope that by the time the children leave the Rosary School they will have embraced all of the wonderful opportunities available to them and will have achieved the very best of which they are capable. They will have enjoyed their time at the Rosary and developed self-confidence and independence. We will have helped them to learn the skills and attitudes necessary to take on the new and exciting challenges of secondary school and to become responsible, aware citizens in our multicultural society. View full school

Rookwood is a non-selective co-educational day and boarding school for children from age 2 to age 16 (18 from September 2021). We provide all our pupils with a broad, balanced curriculum that offers a good range of academic subjects as well as opportunities within the fields of drama, sport, and music. Extra-curricular activities and educational visits broaden the educational experience of our pupils. Every pupil is encouraged to perform to the best of his or her ability in all spheres of activity. High standards are expected, whilst recognizing that success will come in different guises for different pupils and will be celebrated at every level. The school has a Christian ethos, whilst actively welcoming children of all faiths, and this is reflected in our regular assemblies. It is the background against which pupils are taught to respect each other and to accept that other people will have differing views or opinions. They are also taught that they should give respect to adults and be able to expect to receive respect in return. At Rookwood our school motto is ‘Sapere Aude’ and can be translated as ‘dare to know’ or ‘dare to understand’ and it certainly represents what we stand for. We challenge our pupils to have courage, to learn new things, develop new skills and deepen their understanding. We encourage them to know and understand themselves and those around them. To recognize that life has its ups and downs and that through knowing themselves they learn to build on their experiences and develop as our future citizens. Through our curriculum, our care, and our broader provision our pupils leave our school for further study, and eventually employment, well-equipped and ready to face the challenges ahead of them. At Rookwood, we place a real emphasis on helping each child develop their academic, physical, and social skills. In the Nursey as throughout the Lower School and Senior School, our experienced teachers and staff nurture, encourage, and support all the children, ensuring they feel both happy and secure in our care. We offer wraparound supervision from 7.30 am until 5.45 pm, breakfast for children arriving before 8.00 am, access to the universal 15-hour entitlement for all parents for any session and we also accept the enhanced 30-hour entitlement for eligible parents. Our Nursery was recently highly praised by the Independent School Inspectorate, ‘In the EYFS the quality of teaching is excellent. Through continuous observations, staff know the children extremely well and tailor activities to meet their individual needs and interests. They have high expectations and foster an ethos of joyful learning through their enthusiasm and dedication.’ We follow the Early Years curriculum and learning during the Foundation Stage is organized into three Prime and four Specific areas which provide the basis for planning the daily activities. The Lower School is vibrant, nurturing, and busy school that encourages pupils to thrive in an atmosphere that is caring, ambitious, and fun. Through a child-centered approach to learning and a dedicated team of staff, all pupils achieve their best while developing a passion to discover and learn. Upon entering our school you will be welcomed by confident, respectful, and thoughtful pupils and feel our warm family ethos. At the heart of what we do is our focus on pastoral care. Through our nurturing approach, all pupils feel that they have the support and encouragement to aspire to fulfill their ambitions and self-made targets. Our Senior School is a happy and thriving learning environment for boys and girls aged 11-16. The foundation for this is strong pastoral care. We feel that every child is unique and thus has unique needs. My staff and I pride ourselves on getting to know our pupils well and working with them and their parents to understand how we can best support them through these important years leading up to their GCSEs. Our pupils’ personal development is of paramount importance. All pupils are treated as individuals and given personal support and guidance. Social and academic target setting is a focus of the school and, along with the wide range of extra-curricular activities, enables pupils to develop their strengths and skills. Pupils are recognized as being confident and polite with a strong sense of social responsibility. View full school

One of our greatest achievements is to have been judged by Ofsted, to be 'outstanding' for fifteen consecutive years. This reflects the hard work of our students, the support the College has from parents and carers, and the commitment of loyal and caring staff. Rooks Heath has a warm and inviting atmosphere where students build valuable relationships with their teachers and other staff as they are guided on their learning pathways. We have a diverse curriculum that provides choices for all students and a dedicated staff that provides outstanding teaching to ensure that every child has the opportunity through learning to achieve success. At Rooks Heath, all students have equal access to the resources to help them to achieve their full potential and we work closely with parents and carers to achieve this aim. Rooks Heath is a vibrant, inclusive College where students are encouraged to learn and achieve irrespective of gender, race, class, special needs, belief, or any other personal characteristics. Communication between home and the College is extremely important to us at Rooks Heath and we value regular contact with parents and carers at all times. Students are expected to achieve high standards of work and behavior in a friendly but disciplined learning environment. We aim to provide students with the skills and abilities to help them develop into independent, productive, and resourceful young people. At Rooks Heath, we have a richly diverse student base and everyone makes excellent progress regardless of their different starting points. We have high achievers who have attained places at top universities such as Oxford and Cambridge as well as students that arrive after year seven, with no prior attainment, who achieve results that are well beyond expectations. Students in our care are encouraged to treat everyone with respect and equality, accepting differences between each other as a chance to learn and widen their perspectives end understanding of an increasingly multicultural global society. Rooks Heath College has been delivering education graded as Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ to 11 – 18-year-old girls and boys for fifteen consecutive years. In 2011 the College gained Academy status and in 2017 a Multi Academy Trust was created, linking the College to Earlsmead Primary School with the option of adding further schools in the future. The College is located in the London Borough of Harrow, close to the border with Hillingdon and Ealing. The popularity of the College is growing and the student roll has significantly increased over the last 4 years at a time of falling numbers in Harrow generally. Rooks Heath has a unique profile and is culturally, linguistically, and religiously diverse and promotes an ethos of inclusion and opportunity for learning for everyone. A high proportion of students have English as an additional language and they are therefore skilled in a variety of languages as well as in English. A significant number of students also have refugee status and are dedicated to making a new life for themselves through hard work and commitment to their studies. These children will often start school at a very low level but a combination of targeted teaching strategies at Rooks Heath combined with a hunger for learning leads them to achieve grades that are in line with the National Average when they take their exams. The College has a highly inclusive approach to ensure that all students are welcomed, cared for, and supported to give their very best and achieve their full potential. Ofsted noted that the College is highly effective in promoting equal opportunities and tackling discrimination. Rooks Heath has a reputation for having excellent pastoral support and has a caring and dedicated staff lead by Dr. John Reavley who has been the Headteacher for 17 years. Wherever possible student groups are kept small to achieve the best outcomes and appropriate support and learning pathways are developed for the individual needs of each student. For these reasons, and because of our dedicated Special Educational Needs department, families of children with special educational needs are attracted to the College. Parents and carers often comment on the friendly atmosphere that is promoted between staff and students at Rooks Heath. We wish to provide the best possible education for every student and our aims are: To ensure Rooks Heath is a vibrant, inclusive College that encourages all students to learn and achieve, irrespective of culture, race, ability, or gender. To provide a learning environment where students are healthy, safe, and enjoy the opportunities available to enable them to achieve economic well-being. To serve the needs of the community: Raise levels of achievement for all students. Prioritize teaching to promote learning thereby raising student achievement. Foster the development of all students through respect for other young people and adults. Demonstrate an ambitious vision for the College and set high expectations for teachers and teachers. Actively promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development. Embed literacy and numeracy through a personalized and cross-curricular approach Ensure equal opportunities about gender, race, class, special needs, and belief. View full school

Welcome to Rookery School where, over a long period, we have developed a very special way of looking after our children and collaborating with parents in sharing unique learning experiences. If you spend a little time exploring our website further, you will discover interesting and exciting examples of deep learning focused on developing the whole child. Our team is experienced and committed. We are proud of our pastoral system which ensures inclusion and participation. Governors, staff, volunteers, and parents expect that anyone who comes to Rookery will give and receive any support required, co-operate and collaborate so that children thrive. Rookery’s curriculum is the result of fifteen years of careful planning, experimentation, and evaluation. The staff enjoys building learning experiences that involve subject specialists, residential experiences, regular and varied educational visits, citizenship, and personal development opportunities. Staff having storytelling, and mantle of the expert (learning through theatre techniques) training. The school has a long association with regional and local arts organizations. Teachers have engaged in many research projects and as a result of creativity research, we are skilled in expressing and communicating learning in one subject through another. We are working on further enhancing this approach using Science Engineering Enterprise Technology and Maths. A feature of the high standard of teaching at Rookery is the blending of challenge, support, encouragement, and feedback to ensure that all students fulfill their potential. At Rookery we never forget that as parents desire the very best for their children. They want them to become inquisitive and engaged learners who are not afraid to take risks and achieve good educational outcomes. However, we know that of utmost importance to each parent is their child’s happiness and well-being. The rookery is dedicated to ensuring children flourish in a learning environment dedicated to identifying each child’s unique gifts and talents, so enabling them to fulfill their potential in the world of the future. The curriculum offer at Rookery is exciting, stimulating, and challenging. Consequently, Rookery children are expected to Take responsibility for shaping their learning pathway, Value every learning opportunity and Take risks and develop resilience. View full school

We are an outstanding, one-form entry, maintained primary school located on the border of Putney and Wimbledon, in the heart of the William Willison Estate. I hope you find our website answers your questions about the school. Last year we moved into a brand new building that enshrines our school ethos to ‘Be the best you can be’. The new facilities include light and airy classrooms each with its small group room. Our Token Shop takes center stage on the first floor and there is a beautiful hall with enough space to host a multitude of sporting and community events. Our diverse school community, talented staff, and Governing Board have driven these incredible changes and continue to strive for the highest standards in all aspects of school life. We provide opportunities for every child to achieve the best outcomes, not just for reading, writing, and maths, but across the whole curriculum and beyond the school gates. As a staff, we have identified the values that we feel are central to our children’s success as well-rounded individuals. Our Values and Ethos For Ronald Ross Learners to be confident in themselves, happy to take risks, learn from mistakes and work to the best of their ability. To have a fun, creative, and relevant curriculum that is fully inclusive for all learners. To have an environment that is safe, secure, and stimulating, where we all feel we belong. To value and respect everyone equally and treat others as we would wish to be treated ourselves. For Ronald Ross learners to be positive, well-balanced citizens who know right from wrong, make good choices, and support those around them. To recognize and celebrate the talents and achievements of all learners in our school community and do our best. To have active and involved children, staff, parents, carers, and governors who are welcomed, valued, and proud of Ronald Ross. We aim to provide our children with an exciting and creative curriculum, which encompasses the National Curriculum. We want our children to enjoy learning and believe that whenever possible they should experience creative and practical experiences. British Values are at the heart of our curriculum. Please click here to read more about them. These are our three core Curriculum subjects English (Literacy), Numeracy (Maths), Science. Other subjects are foundation subjects i.e History, Geography, Design Technology, Music, Art, P.E, ICT, and French. We also teach R.E. (Religious Education) and P.S.H.E. (Personal, social, health education). We have just been given ‘National Healthy School Status’ and also achieved the ‘Activemark’ for Sport and P.E. Of the 27.5 hours in the normal school week 23.5 hours are spent teaching the agreed curriculum. The remaining time is spent on assemblies, registration, and playtimes. At Ronald Ross Primary School, we teach children from the ages of 3 to 11. Our Early Years classes are the Nursery and Reception. Years 1 & 2 study in Key Stage 1, and Years 3, 4, 5, and 6 study in Key Stage 2. Children will be taught the core subjects all through the year. P.E., R.E., Music, Art, French & I.C.T. are also taught throughout the year. Design Technology, History & Geography are taught in blocks during the year. Information and Communication Technology (I.C.T.) is now an increasingly important part of our lives. Every classroom has a P.C. with access to the Internet, Smartboards and projectors are now installed in all the classrooms. We also have a separate computer suite where we teach whole class lessons. All subjects are taught in mixed ability classes, any grouping necessary is done within the class. We believe that the art of teaching is very important. All staff is trained in different teaching and learning styles so that they can be sure they use appropriate strategies for your child. As part of our curriculum provision, we aim to teach ‘themed’ weeks throughout the year based on specific curriculum areas. Recent themed weeks have included Science week, Book week, and Health & Fitness week. This gives us opportunities to have a special focus for the whole school, with different activities taking place. We plan visits out for the children during the week and invite visitors into school to share the main theme of the week. View full school