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Our School will provide a happy, safe, and stimulating learning environment, where everyone will be inspired and supported to do their personal best. Our aim is that all children and young people at Meadow High School are entitled to an appropriate education, one that meets their needs, promotes high standards, and fulfillment of potential. Have high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils Ensure that individuals achieve their personal best Encourage independence, life skills, self-confidence, and positive self-esteem Help our pupils to become confident individuals living fulfilling lives Support our pupils to make a successful transition into adulthood, be this employment, further education, or training Have an inclusive community, which values truth, diversity, and mutual respect Have effective communication with all parents/carers and other partners recognize, celebrate, and record the achievements of all At Meadow High School our ethos, vision, and aims are underpinned by British Values. We also offer a range of clubs which are run at lunchtimes and after school. These include chess, cricket, dance, drama, football, fitness, games, and Butterfly Craft club. You can find an up-to-date list of clubs under Our School / School Clubs. We are fortunate to have several mini-buses which are used to take the pupils on educational trips and visits. We also run an annual residential trip and make regular use of the Hillingdon Outdoor Activity Centre (HOAC). Meadow High School intends to develop attitudes and ways of behaving which respect individuals regardless of their ability, color, gender, or social circumstances. The school is opposed to any form of discrimination and it seeks to ensure through a partnership with students, staff, governors, staff, and parents that fairness, respect, and being valued are important within the school and the community. Meadow High School is opposed to bullying in any of its forms and it will not be tolerated in school. We are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all our students so they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Parents and families have an important role to play in helping to deal with bullying. Meadow High School would wish to maintain an ethos that creates positive values. There are in society, generally agreed basic principles of moral behavior, honesty, concern for others, regard for property and these are all virtues to be encouraged in children. Leading by example we will offer our pupils ways to improve, modify and adapt to what we believe to be right, in light of the developing notions of citizenship. View full school

Midlands Primary School has been successfully educating children since 1952. Our children are expected to work hard and achieve their very best. They are taught by talented staff who are caring and friendly, and who have high expectations of children and themselves. Our children are the key to the success of our school. We aim to ensure they are motivated by learning and offered the best opportunities that we can provide. We hope that they will be respectful and well-behaved individuals, who develop high self-esteem and independence. We value academic and personal success and provide a range of additional support to ensure equality of opportunity. The development of literacy, numeracy, and good work habits are given high priority in Midlands. However, we are also committed to providing a rich, diverse curriculum: music and the arts set alongside our comprehensive extra-curricular program are key elements of this. Midlands has a crucial part to play within the Ham and North Kingston community we want to ensure that our children understand the part that they can play as citizens within it. Ofsted also commented on our “very strong links with parents” – crucial to the partnership that home and school must have to support each child's development. We are a one-form-entry primary school set in the heart of the Ham community. We admit 30 children per year into our Reception class. As a community primary school, we follow the London Borough of Richmond admissions policy and procedures. We also have a delightful Nursery, which admits children in either morning or afternoon fully funded places and also part-funded full-time places. Occasionally, Richmond Admissions can request that we go above our normal class size of 30. We dream big and we never rest on our laurels or stop developing, improving, and innovating our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the new skills and knowledge that our children will need in the future. We know our children extremely well. At Midlands learning is personalized and develops the children’s strengths and interests, we break down barriers and difficulties that the children might come across along the way. Our children make outstanding progress in their lessons. They are proud of themselves and each other. The children, parents, staff, leaders, and governors all strive for continuous improvement. Everyone is encouraged. Everyone is invited to contribute. Our school is a harmonious place to be, where dreaming is nurtured because our children know that with hard work and kindness, every dream is possible. At Midlands, the Full Governing Body comprises 13 governors, including parents, teachers, volunteers from the local authority, and the community. We are an energetic and ambitious group that works together to provide independent oversight of the management and operation of the school, to improve the quality of education provided, and to raise standards. At Midlands, we work with other schools and providers in Achieving for Children and beyond. The children learn the important values of the Horse Rangers Association, the importance of respect and kindness when looking after animals. They learn how to feed, muck out, groom the horses and the day culminates in an hour ride in Bushy Park. At Midlands, we are committed to providing a unique curriculum filled with experiences that enthuse, engage, and challenge our children. We have a rich program of school trips to different places of interest and activities as well as visitors to our school. Our standards in English, Maths, Science and Computing are extremely high alongside this we value the Arts, Sport, Outdoor Learning, Citizenship, and SMSC. Being a small school, we know the children well we seek out and nurture their talents and interests. Pupils are encouraged to be active members of our school by taking on significant roles such as becoming members of the Junior Leadership Team, Class Ambassadors, or Peer Mediator. During assemblies the children have the chance to learn about different religious traditions and celebrations, they deepen their understanding of healthy living, mark British cultural traditions, and celebrate everything great about Midlands! We also hold yearly class assemblies, Christmas performances, Easter, Harvest, and Mothering Sunday assemblies. We welcome visitors into the school to lead assemblies. Recently our guest speakers have been from Ham Youth Centre presenting the importance of E-Safety, the local police force, representatives from RUILS disability awareness, and Merlin the dog from the Pets As Therapy group. View full school

We are a happy, hard-working community with a simple core belief: at Mead Road, we are “small enough for everyone to count”. We have a whole-child approach to teaching and learning which means we strive not only for high academic standards but also for the development of each child’s social, emotional, behavioral, moral, and communicative skills too. We offer a varied and exciting curriculum designed to engage and enthuse our little learners, inspiring them, we hope, to begin a lifelong thirst for discovery and knowledge. We want to open their eyes to “awe and wonder” through the experiences we give them, encouraging them to be inquisitive, creative, and confident people. We are very lucky to be set within beautiful grounds in the heart of Chislehurst. Our children benefit from space to run and play, and from being surrounded by nature. Forest School sessions are a firm favorite for lots of our mini-explorers! Mead Road Infant School creates confident, independent learners within a happy, inspiring, challenging environment, where children can reach their full potential. We achieve our vision through: A dedicated team committed to providing excellence Challenging and valuing all children Outstanding teaching with good subject knowledge Instilling confidence in our pupils Creating an atmosphere of respect for all Creating a diverse range of opportunities and experience Providing a modern approach to teaching Establishing and encouraging communication with all our stakeholders Our staff team is dedicated, talented, and enthusiastic about providing the best start to education we possibly can. We are also very fortunate to have very supportive parents and carers, many of whom are involved in the life of the school in some way. Our Governing Body is committed to continual review and constructive challenge so that we maintain high standards and effectively identify and rectify areas for improvement. As part of the William Willett Learning Trust, we are also supported by a wider network that offers us expertise, educational opportunities, and enrichment possibilities. Children deserve the highest quality teaching and learning experiences to enable them to begin their learning journey effectively. We treat all our children as individuals, recognizing that they all have differing needs. Success is best achieved when there is a partnership between home and school we pride ourselves on the “family feel” at Mead Road and value the important contributions parents make to their child’s education. We also firmly believe that children need to feel safe and happy to learn. Mead Road is a place where every child is valued and treasured. Equality is essential, mutual respect is expected and trust grows such that our children feel able to express themselves, take risks and “learn to fly”. The National Curriculum comprises core and foundation subjects. The three major core subjects are English, mathematics, and science and these take up a larger share of curriculum teaching time. The foundation subjects are art and design, computing (previously Information and Communications Technology, or ICT), design and technology, geography, history, music, physical education, and religious education. As we are a small school most children are allowed to participate in a variety of sports including dance, jujitsu, gymnastics, and multi-skills. Our curriculum will be taught with the consideration of the needs of all learners. It will be exciting and will inspire children to nurture a passion for learning. View full school

Mazahirul Uloom has been a leading school in east London, providing facilities for the Muslim community since 1996. Get in touch with us today to find out firsthand for yourself. We have worked very hard to create the right environment for your children to excel and learn and we are constantly improving the facilities and procedures to maintain high-quality education. By the grace of Allah, we are constantly expanding the services and facilities that we provide to our congregation as well as the students. It has now become one of the leading Islamic secondary schools in East London with a high quality of education which some would say exceeds that which is provided in mainstream secondary schools. All our GCSE level classes are provided following the national curriculum. Mazahirul Uloom London School is a learning environment at the heart of its community. We promote care and respect and expect high standards in all aspects of school life. We aim to meet the needs of young people in London preparing them for adult and working life in the 21st century. The educational vision and curriculum design for Mazahirul Uloom London recognize that: The world of 2020 will be very different from the world of today. The pace of change is increasing, hence the importance of flexibility. Young people have, and will have increasingly, greater access to information and learning material independently of school. Adulthood entails economic participation but more. 18+-year-olds will still be at an early stage of learning. The current curriculum defined in subject terms is not always well suited to equipping every young person with the knowledge, skills, and understanding they will need for fulfilling adult life. Curriculum delivery should involve greater use of adults other than teachers. These could include support staff, graduates, artists, sportspeople, and people from industry and business to support curriculum delivery. Mazahirul Uloom London’s curriculum policy is based on the following aims, Have students at its heart, putting their interests above those of the institution. Have a curriculum that is fit for purpose, offering differentiation and personalization. Be a center of excellence in learning and teaching. Prepare all students for a successful adult and working life in the 21st-century global society. First, achieve and then exceed national standards in achievement, attainment, and progression. Be committed to excellence and continuous improvement. To Value vocational and academic routes equally. Nurture the talents of all and celebrate success. Work with Primary Schools to ease the transition. Involve the community. Involve parents/guardians. Be in a learning environment that is above all else inspiring. The curriculum should inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future. The school aims to develop a coherent curriculum that builds on young people’s experiences in the primary phase and that helps all young people to become successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens. View full school

The children in our care are made aware of our high expectations and we aim to prepare them so they can acquire a wide range of experiences and skills. Children, Staff, Parents and Governors work together to create a caring community that provides an environment that helps each child achieve the aims of the School. We aim to deliver excellent education by providing a stimulating, rich, and relevant curriculum which balances the rigorous teaching of core skills and knowledge with creative and imaginative opportunities. We believe in our role in shaping future communities and aim to ensure our children leave Mayville Primary School as happy, successful, thoughtful, confident individuals and equipped with the skills they need to do the best they can in their immediate environment and the wider world. Our expectations of the children and the adults within the school are high. We foster a welcoming, safe, disciplined environment where all children, families, and all other members of our school community are treated with kindness and respect. We are committed to providing children with the very best education to ensure that each child reaches their maximum potential and develops a lasting love of learning and a sense of curiosity in the world around them. To achieve our aims we will ensure that: Equality of opportunity and access is promoted and available to all and that all children feel happy, valued, secure, and motivated to participate in their learning. Positive role models are displayed through teamwork and positive, caring attitudes. A culture of success is emphasized through personal best and achievements are celebrated in a safe environment. Children gain an understanding of their responsibilities by making choices about their behavior and attitudes in both schools and the wider community. The holistic development of each individual is promoted and within this, we recognize the diversity of the individual. Everyone is willing to take on new ideas, share experiences, and encounter challenges. All children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum, with an emphasis on the child’s right to achieve, intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally. Parents/carers feel welcomed and supported as well as involved and informed. Pupil's voice is at the heart of all we do to empower all children to become confident, resilient, and reflective independent learners. View full school

Mayflower School is named after The Mayflower Ship, famous for taking early pioneers to America. That pioneering spirit is an inspiration for us at Mayflower School as we strive for excellence in learning. We want all our pupils to be successful and we are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to make learning exciting so that everyone at Mayflower enjoys the sense of adventure learning brings and discovers how learning changes lives. Our guiding principles are: Keep children at the center of all we do. Have high expectations of ourselves and all our learners. Recognize the contribution that everyone can make to children’s learning. Encourage everyone to be a problem solver with a ‘can-do attitude. Build self-confidence by supporting risk-taking. Provide challenging active learning that gives choice and independence. Ensure our school is an inclusive, stimulating environment that reflects and celebrates our creative learning. Make use of our location so that pupils experience and feel part of London. Enable our pupils to understand they are citizens of a wider global community. We know how important it is to work in partnership with parents. Working together we can ensure your child has excellent learning behavior and manners. We have a reputation for being a very friendly school. By joining us you will also be part of creating that friendly atmosphere at our school. Parents and carers can arrange to meet with Teachers and Teaching Assistants at any time throughout the year. We have more formal meetings for parents at different points during the school year. We have 355 pupils on roll. Our school is well staffed with talented and committed staff. Each class has a full-time Teaching Assistant. At Mayflower, we take seriously our responsibility to prepare children for life as active participants in modern British society. British Values are actively shared and promoted amongst children across the school and opinions and behaviors contrary to these values are consistently challenged. In particular PATHS, P4C, and RE lessons provide children with opportunities to deepen and develop their understanding of British Values. As part of our Mayflower Citizens project, children are enabled to engage with and learn about people from different backgrounds and contribute to their local and wider communities. Children are encouraged to make positive choices in their learning and behavior in a safe and supportive environment. Children are supported to make a positive contribution to our local and global communities through trips and links with other schools. As part of our Mayflower Citizens project, each class will take part in a volunteering project to contribute to our local area. Whole school-themed weeks, assemblies, and charity events raise awareness of the difference we can make in the world, supporting national and local charities. Our school’s vision runs through our curriculum. We strive for excellence in learning and want all our pupils to be successful learners. We are constantly searching for new and innovative ways to make learning more exciting. We want everyone at Mayflower to enjoy the sense of adventure learning brings and to discover how learning changes lives. We have high expectations of ourselves and all our learners. We encourage pupils and staff to be problem solvers with a ‘can-do attitude. We make use of our city so that pupils experience and feel part of London. We enable our pupils to understand they are citizens of a wider global community. We make sure our school is an inclusive, stimulating environment that reflects and celebrates our creative learning. Our curriculum is Literacy rich and designed to give our pupils local and global knowledge within a broad and balanced curriculum. Our topics are based on excellent books, storytelling, and visits. This helps put children’s learning in context and also brings learning alive. We want pupils to be talking about their learning and asking questions that shape the learning in their class. We want pupils to persevere, and reflect on learning, to go back and improve their work. We offer a wide range of learning opportunities beyond the school day which change each half term. We have before school, lunchtime and after school clubs which include art, music, drama, dance, sports, booster classes, computer, reading, and modern foreign languages. Pupils choose the area of learning which appeals to them and learn something new for half term. These experiences give pupils new interests and help them to lead healthier lives. Current clubs include: touch typing for KS1 and 2, drumming, wrestling, Bengali and Spanish, Art, ballet, football, table tennis, and science. View full school

At Mayfield, we are committed to the success of every child. Learning is central to everything that we do and we strive always to ensure that every child receives the support and guidance they need to reach their full potential. Mayfield School is a community built on shared values of respect, fairness, and hard work. We maintain a safe and secure environment where all can thrive and succeed. We have the highest possible expectations for all of our students and, through providing the appropriate amount of support and challenges, seek to ensure that every student meets them. We believe that students have an absolute right to achievement and excitement in their education and also that it is a fundamental part of a school's role to give students and families a real voice in their school. We listen carefully to what students have to say and we are always looking for opportunities to involve families more in their children's school experience. We want all of our students to aspire to be the best that they can be and to discover more in themselves than they thought possible. We offer a rich and increasingly varied curriculum to cater to the wide variety of interests and needs within the school and we are aware that school involves more than just academic study. We are a school that is fully committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of our work. You can be confident that at Mayfield your child will be supported, encouraged, challenged, and given every opportunity to be the best that they can be. Mayfield Sixth Form Centre offers students the opportunity to study traditional A-Level courses and vocational courses. We aim to provide an appropriate pathway for all our students and with our outstanding advice and guidance, we will ensure that students are enabled to study the right course so that they get to where they want to be. Students will receive outstanding support to help them achieve their goals and aspirations. Our commitment is to provide excellent academic and enrichment experiences to support students in building and meeting the highest aspirations for their future. It matters to us that our students dream big dreams and achieve great things so we will support them every step of the way. View full school

Mayfield is a very special school in which to learn and play. Our school is surrounded by local parks, green spaces, and leafy avenues. Our setting is lovely and unique to Ealing. Mayfield is a small school with a strong nurturing, caring ethos and community feel. Our school is welcoming, friendly, and supportive. Our staff is committed to improving outcomes for children, widening their opportunities, and extending their aspirations. Expectations of behavior, attainment, and progress are high. Our curriculum is vibrant and exciting and through it, children develop a lifetime love of learning. Cornerstones of our ethos are: Dedicated, committed, and talented teaching staff Exciting and motivating ways of engaging learners from Circus Workshops to Writers in Residence and much more The Mayfield Promises – a rigorous code of behavior drawn up by the children to which all members of Mayfield must adhere A caring and friendly environment for children, parents, and staff Mayfield Primary School is a happy and caring multi-cultural school. Mayfield Primary School aims to provide a happy, secure environment where all children can enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. We are committed to ensuring that all children have access to all curriculum experiences irrespective of race, gender, class, or ability. We are committed to safeguarding all children and take our role very seriously. We have a legal and moral responsibility to follow up on any safeguarding concerns. We have robust systems in place to protect all children and follow these rigorously. We aim to: Provide a safe and secure learning environment in which children are encouraged to respect themselves and others. This includes learning to respect and apply religious and moral values. Raise the self-esteem of all pupils and open doorways to learning. Work in partnership with Governors, parents, and the wider community to ensure effective learning opportunities are accessed for all pupils. Help pupils to develop self-discipline and self-reliance. Help pupils to grow in independence. Help pupils become responsible, honest, trustworthy, and reliable citizens. Help pupils develop lively and enquiring minds and to listen and argue rationally. Help pupils acquire a sense of respect for other people and property both in school and in the wider community. Encourage individual talents and creativity and offer opportunities for the whole school to share these experiences. Encourage pupils to develop an active interest in caring for and appreciating the environment and the world. Help pupils acquire knowledge and skills relevant to future adult life and employment in an ever-changing world. Our school is welcoming, caring, safe, and supportive. Children (and staff) are happy and enjoy coming to school. Our parents and carers describe us as a small school with a strong community (family) spirit. Our ethos embodies our mission statement - Striving Together for a Brighter Future - we work in partnership with our school community to ensure the best outcomes for all our children. Children learn in an environment of mutual trust and respect. Teachers create classroom environments that are conducive to effective learning calm, purposeful, support risk-taking, and encourage cooperation and creativity. We have high expectations of behavior and academic performance and we expect all our children to work hard and to do their best. Art and design is a valuable form of expression and communication for all our pupils. Through the art curriculum, children are encouraged to see and experiment with a wide range of materials, equipment, and techniques. Children learn about different kinds of art from various artists, cultures, and traditions intending to appreciate it and try out the techniques used in their work. In mathematics our children are taught number, shape, and space, measures, data handling, and they are given opportunities to use and apply mathematics to everyday situations. From the time they start school at Mayfield our children are practically taught mathematics providing a firm basis for future progression. When they have a grounding in the basic skills and concepts, children are encouraged to use the above in estimations, problem-solving, and investigations. This leads our pupils toward logical thinking and self-confidence as well as using mathematics in everyday life situations. View full school

We ensure that all children understand that they can make a difference and our curriculum aims to provide them with the self-esteem, resilience, academic and social tools to do so. The school holds key values high integrity, honesty, caring, and moral responsibility enabling our pupils to make positive contributions and to be excellent members of society. We are keen to work in close partnership together with parents and carers to provide an effective and stimulating learning environment for all our children to achieve their best. The staff at Mayespark value your support and we look forward to working closely with you and all those who are part of our school community. Inclusion takes into account the needs of all pupils to ensure they have full access to learning. These needs may include children with a physical disability, children with a medical condition, children with learning difficulties, very able children, children who have English as their second language, children who have issues with their behavior, or children with social and emotional needs. At Mayespark Primary School we have high expectations of children’s behavior to ensure that every child achieves his or her full potential. We aim to develop self-discipline. We have school rules, rewards, and consequences. Positive behavior is rewarded and there are sanctions for unacceptable behavior. Children are regarded as having Special Educational Needs if they are having difficulty accessing the curriculum or if he/she is not reaching his/her expected potential. We aim to meet the needs of every individual child. Therefore, for a child with Special Educational Needs, we would provide appropriate individualized support. The Class Teacher and our Inclusion Leader plan together to give children specific targets to work towards and they are shared with parents. If the children do not progress as expected we involve outside agencies such as the Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist for further assessment, advice, or support. View full school

At Mauldeth Road Primary School we actively promote a strong set of values. We are required to have a set of the British values that we promote here on our website. However, the children felt that 'shared values' might be a better name. We aim to create a calm, stimulating, and enjoyable learning environment in which children may: Achieve to their full potential. Understand others and respect their beliefs. Care for themselves, their environment, and their community. The school is situated in a pleasant, leafy suburb some four miles from the center of Manchester, close to the Owen's Park area. This is a popular school that enjoys the confidence of parents and carers in the very diverse local community it serves. The school's community has a rich ethnic mix which is represented by the pupils. A proportion of these pupils arrive at school with no English or speaking English as a second language. Children generally start in the Nursery in the school year during which their fourth birthday falls. They stay until the next September when they form part of a single intake into Reception. Please note that to get a reception place, parents MUST apply to Manchester City Council, even if the child is already in the school nursery. To help the children to learn from direct and vivid experiences, they are taken out of school on study visits to enhance their learning. These study visits widen the children’s educational experiences and are not to be confused with day trips! We also bring people into school to talk to and entertain the children, again giving them educational experiences, which broaden their understanding of the world. We regularly hold themed Super Learning Days, where we suspend the normal timetable and work on thinking skills to promote children's awareness of how best they can learn. We also hold termly Art days, and an annual Learning to Learn Week and Book Week. We also teach children Circus Skills, through sessions delivered, to all age groups, at the end of each term. Visits include visits from a variety of people including Theatre Companies, authors, The Fire Service, Railway Police, and Greater Manchester Police Force. During our Aspirations Week, a range of speakers come and talk to children in Years 5 and 6 about their experiences of life, work, and education. We have had university students, lawyers, medics, sound engineers, cartoonists, TV producers, Olympians, company directors, and scientists. We have had visits from former pupils in a range of jobs, including a dentist, a film director, and a professional musician. The theme of citizenship also recurs throughout our teaching and runs alongside our enrichment work. This work aims to provide the children with experiences that will give them an understanding and awareness of the way society works and the contribution they can expect to make. Each year children are elected to join our School Council, where they can debate issues raised by others, directly or through class suggestion boxes. It is vital that all children are kept safe from harm and the staff are vigilant in trying to play their part in this. It is a fundamental duty that anyone working with children follows up on any concerns that arise around a child. Sometimes, to satisfy ourselves that a child is safe from harm, we need to make a referral to Children's Services. It is their job to properly investigate concerns and to provide support where necessary. It is ours to flag up concerns. Sometimes these will prove to be founded and sometimes they will be not. We hope that you will understand that any referral made is only done so in the best interests of your child. If you wish to share a concern about a child, then please make an appointment to see Mrs. Cain (the school's designated teacher for safeguarding) in confidence. We like to think that we instill good, positive values into our children at Mauldeth Road Primary School. By Government requirements, we list below the 'British Values' that we promote. However, when we discussed our values with the children, we decided that a better name would be 'Shared Values'. Why? When we started to talk about our values, we found that there is nothing exclusively 'British' about them. They are just those values that we would all wish our children to share! We ran a poster competition, this year, and will be inserting a link here to some of the winning entries very soon. All governors make a declaration of any pecuniary or relationship interests that they have in the school at the start of each meeting. None have been declared. The full Governing Body of all members meets 6 times a year, once each half term. Three of the meetings are pure “business meetings” and the other three are “discussion” or training meetings when more time is given to such topics as the new curriculum, safeguarding, academisation, etc. View full school

Welcome to Matthew Arnold Primary School. We at Matthew Arnold Primary School strive to ensure that the school serves our local children and their families well. While it is our priority that the education your child receives here with us will enable them to achieve their academic potential and progress confidently into the next phase of their education, it is also part of our vision that all children are filled with positive experiences, feel happy and valued and develop a sense of friendship, tolerance, and understanding. Underpinning the above is our relentless commitment to ensuring that the children of Matthew Arnold Primary School possess the values that enable them to live well in society and prepares them to deal effectively with the challenges that the modern world presents. We at Matthew Arnold: Take responsibility for our behavior. Treat others with respect and equality. Enjoy learning. Feel safe. Reach our full potential. Celebrate achievement. We aim to be a center of excellence where children and adults are successfully supported and encouraged to discover new horizons and develop their true potential. At Matthew Arnold Primary School we aim high and want every child to experience success, our motto is ‘Developing True Potential’. Every child has access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum that prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences for now and the future. All National Curriculum subjects are carefully planned and structured to ensure progression across both units of work and year groups / key stages. We are committed to providing a curriculum that increases pupils’ knowledge, skills, and understanding as they grow and develop. We aim for high standards in English and maths as well as in all foundation subjects. Our curriculum is both stimulating and challenging. It aims to develop curiosity and enable children to be independent, active learners. It allows creativity, collaboration, and for children to take ownership and to celebrate their learning. Learning is engaging through varied real-life experiences, using fieldwork, educational visits, and visitors to the school to bring relevance and enjoyment. Our curriculum aims to enable children to grow and develop as individuals whilst deepening their understanding of the incredible world around them. At Matthew Arnold Primary School, we take our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain very seriously. We ensure that the fundamental British Values are introduced, discussed, and lived out through the ethos and work of our school. Our ethos and all of our curriculum areas provide a platform for developing these concepts. Children embrace them with enthusiasm and demonstrate a good understanding of their application to their own lives. We value the diversity of backgrounds of all pupils, families, and the wider school community. We are committed to serving the school community and surrounding areas. We recognize the multi-cultural, multi-faith nature of the United Kingdom and understand the crucial role our school plays in promoting these values We make considerable efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide experience beyond their local community during which these concepts are shown. The children’s strong values-based understanding gives them an excellent platform for embracing difference. The four fundamental British Values are: Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Respect and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs Subject studies: Our curriculum topics offer children the chance to reflect on our core values and British values. Developing the skill base required to access/share information, make/express decisions, and apply themselves to society and the world. These include the understanding and use of money, effective writing and reading skills, collaborative work, discussing and research ideas and concepts, and gain a broad and balanced understanding of the society in which they live. Religious Education: We follow the agreed Liverpool Syllabus and through its study gain a greater understanding of religious diversity and practices, which covers key religions represented in the UK. Pupils learn to understand their place in a culturally diverse society. Physical Education: We promote the concept of ‘fair play, following and developing rules, inclusion, celebrating and rewarding success, being magnanimous in defeat, and participation in activities that promote teamwork. View full school

Established in 1959, Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School is named after Mathilda Marks. Mathilda Marks was the daughter of Michael Marks, founder of Marks and Spencer. She was renowned as a philanthropist and was particularly generous towards educational and medical causes. She was married late in life to Terence Kennedy and had no children of her own, but her legacy lives on through generations of MMK children. The school was originally in Golders Green, where it was known to many parents and pupils as Barclay House. The school relocated to its current site in Mill Hill in 1989 and became a voluntary aided state school in 1999. Our one form entry school caters to 220 children from Nursery to Year Six. We have been consistently listed as one of the top-performing schools in Barnet. MMK plays an important role within Mill Hill’s Jewish community. Our Jewish identity and love of Israel are reflected in the ethos and values of our School. We also embrace important British values of tolerance and respect, acknowledging our diverse society. As a one-form entry school, we can provide a nurturing environment and unique opportunities for every pupil. We pride ourselves on having a caring and dedicated team of teachers and staff and work collaboratively with our parent body and governors to ensure that every child is valued and achieves their potential. MMK is an ambitious and high-achieving School, continuously working to encourage and promote academic excellence and maximum progress for every pupil. We aim to deliver an outstanding education across both the National Curriculum and Jewish Studies Curriculum. As we view children holistically, we attach great importance to their personal development, both as individuals and as part of the School and wider community. To this end, we provide many enrichment and extracurricular activities, which we believe help the children to develop into well-rounded pupils. Mathilda Marks-Kennedy Jewish Primary School aims to provide high-quality experiences in all aspects of education and school life, within an atmosphere where respect for the individual enables each of our pupils to flourish academically, emotionally, and personally. We believe that this will enable children to develop into young people who are fulfilled and secure, socially aware, and able to make a positive contribution to society and our community. We aim to do this in the context of a warm and welcoming Jewish environment so that our children will develop authentic Jewish values and a love of Jewish learning within a modern world. We see Zionism and a love of the State of Israel as important factors in our lives. We also promote and embrace a multi-cultural, tolerant, and respectful Britain. View full school