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Khalsa College London provides a wide range of courses and subjects at National Curriculum Key Stage 3 and 4 level and additionally offers professional business management courses Level 4 – 7 all Ofqual approved. For Saturday students there are a variety of courses, whether it is learning a musical instrument, a language or just revision courses for exams we provide small tuition classes guaranteed for maximum benefit. The leadership and management of the school are good. The proprietor has ensured that all of the independent school standards are met. Students make good progress in their learning and achieve well. The school offers a good choice of courses to meet students’ needs. The curriculum includes personal, social, and health education which supports students’ academic and personal development well. The school has clear systems and procedures for behavior and, as a result, students are punctual, attendance is excellent and students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. Teaching is good. It is well planned to meet the needs of students. Accurate assessment and discussion with teachers identify any gaps in learning and teachers plan accordingly. The curriculum enables students’ spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness to develop well. The safety and supervision of students are good. Students are well looked after and are given clear guidance and support for the next stage of their education and university. At Khalsa College London we are here to support you, there is nothing wrong with asking for help or assistance – we all need some now and then. Whether you dealing with a personal issue or a course-related question, just speak to either our Student Welfare Officer or your Course Co-ordinator. If you want to develop your general academic, exam preparation, or language skills, we can offer you a variety of services to help support you, this can be achieved in a group environment or a one-to-one tuition scenario. Courses take place during lunchtimes or after college. We have a well-stocked library with all the relevant current books recommended by the course providers, these books however are for reference only, as the majority of awarding bodies have their online resource libraries where you will find huge volumes of resources great for your course work. Our library has a timetable which should be adhered to as the librarian is available during the published times. Depending on which course you are studying you may have to sit exams. Writing exams in College is very different from writing exams in school – you have to apply, analyze and evaluate what you have learned and in many cases write much lengthier answers. We will provide you with plenty of exam preparation, all previous exam papers with mark schemes are available as free resources in the Student Common Room, take as many as you think necessary to help you prepare. Check out your awarding body website they also have good ‘tips’ on what to expect and how to prepare and what support there is. Classroom assessments can include a wide range of options – from voice recordings/video presentations through to classroom observations, some awarding bodies will allow assignments to contain some evidence of recording/discussion on a particular unit. There is one internally set assessment and test each academic term, which allows us to monitor how you are proceeding with your course work. Formative assessments are ongoing assessments, reviews, and observations in the classroom. The results of formative assessments are used to adjust and confirm instruction is being understood by the student. Summative assessments are used to evaluate the success of the course that has been taught, this can be achieved termly with a final review in the last term. The summative assessment aims to make a judgment on the student's competency and the student's ability to master specific components and raise issues if any. View full school

Keyworth is a special place where we are dedicated to providing a stimulating, exciting environment where everyone feels valued and safe, ideas can flourish and pupils can realize their full potential. By providing a well-structured and engaging curriculum, and by promoting good behavior through our Golden Rules, we aim to enthuse in all children a love of learning as well as respect and care for each other. Whatever the needs of your child and whatever special interests they have, we aim to ensure your child thrives at Keyworth feeling safe, having fun, and enjoying success. We want our pupils’ time in our school to be memorable and believe we provide a caring environment where every child is valued as an individual and where diversity is celebrated. We provide an excellent range of extracurricular and enrichment activities that we encourage every child to take advantage of. The vision for our school is based upon the belief that all pupils can and want to learn. We are a school that fosters a healthy learning environment, which is committed to the achievement and developing individual talent. We want to do the best for every child at every age to develop their physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, and emotional intelligence. Our school is dedicated to raising standards in learning and teaching. Our school creates and maintains a safe, happy, sensitive, stimulating, and inclusive atmosphere, inviting to adults and pupils. We are a reflective school that has a culture of continuous improvement. This includes listening to the pupils’ voice through self-reflection and self-assessment. We see this as one of the essential elements of school improvement. Everyone in the school is of equal value. All members of the school team have complementary roles, responsibilities, skills, and abilities that enable all pupils to reach their full potential. Our school understands the importance of enabling children to learn in different ways. This is why our school highly values all creative activities. We believe in developing the healthy citizen of the future who can contribute to the wider community, society in general and has a desire to protect the environment. Every child deserves the best possible start in life and the support that enables them to fulfill their potential. Children develop quickly in the early years and a child’s experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe, and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning together provide the foundation children need to make the most of their abilities and talents as they grow up. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning to ensure children’s ‘school readiness and gives children a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundation for good future progress through school and life. Seven areas of learning and development must shape educational programs in early years settings. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships, and thrive. Communication and language Physical development Personal, social, and emotional development Mathematics Literacy Understanding the world Expressive arts and design At Keyworth, we aim to ensure that all children are happy, secure individuals who achieve their full potential in all areas of learning. For most children, this will simply mean being the recipient of good quality whole-class teaching. For others, there will be a need for additional small group work for short periods. For some children, intervention may be ongoing, very specific, and delivered on a one-to-one basis. We aim to establish a sporting culture that enables and encourages all children to play and enjoy the sport. We have established several after-school clubs for our pupils offering a wide variety of sporting opportunities for our children. We enter numerous school sport competitions to allow children to be competitive and are constantly developing our PE program. View full school

The words of our school maxim say it all – an inspiring, insistent and positive ‘can do’ mindset that we endeavor to impress upon and instill in our children as they pursue excellence and grow their talent. Throughout their time with us the children develop personal qualities and values through the School’s ‘I Can’ Programme. These qualities include Self Awareness (knowing and valuing themselves) Self-Regulation (ability to manage their feelings) Motivation (working towards goals with persistence, resilience, and optimism) Empathy (awareness of others’ thoughts and feelings), and Social Skills (building and maintaining relationships). The values include courage, determination, and excellence. Besides we expect every learner to achieve at least nationally expected age and stage standards in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics as well as developing wider skills and knowledge through an engaging and motivating curriculum. At Keys Meadow, we constantly look out for and offer opportunities for our children to step out of and ‘grow’ their comfort zones. For example, children in Year 4 are offered the chance to live and work on a farm in Gloucestershire for a week Year 6 can apply to be part of a crew on a sailing voyage in the English Channel all our annual Athletics Days take place at the Olympic standard training facility of the Lea Valley Athletics Centre in 2013 our successful football team represented our school and country at a European tournament in Germany every two years Year 5 and 6 stage their end of year show at a real theatre where they manage the front of the house, lighting, visual effects, sound, props, costumes, stage make-up and marketing the show as well as performing! The children staged Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ at The Millfield Theatre in 2011 and ‘Macbeth’ at The Dugdale Theatre in 2013. We believe these, and other innovative projects like them, help boost aspirations in our pupils, broaden their horizons and raise awareness of their options for the future to maximize their potential. We insist that the quality of teaching at our school is at least good and we are implementing and monitoring a clear plan to ensure all our practice is at this standard or better and is continually improving and developing. The award-winning indoor environment has been designed and set up so that the children feel comfortable, secure, and able to engage and learn effectively. Outside, our impressive grounds provide a variety of spaces creating a range of settings for study, learning, teaching, play, and socialize. Keys Meadow Primary School is committed to providing a challenging, demanding, creative curriculum that responds to the whole child’s physical, social, and emotional as well as intellectual needs. We believe that a strong school ethos (a nurturing climate for learning where excellence is expected from all), an insistent “can do” approach, a belief that ‘talent is grown, not born’, raising self-esteem and positive behavior management are the keys to achievement. View full school

Kew House School is a co-educational independent senior school. In September 2013, a new independent senior school opened its doors for the first time in West London. The founding of Kew House School, the third school managed by Gardener Schools Group, follows the establishment of Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School in 1991 and Kew Green Preparatory School in 2004. Parents at these successful and heavily over-subscribed schools had consistently urged the Gardener Schools Group to open a co-educational senior school for students aged 11 to 18 years. The initial dream of molding the development of young people from age four to young adulthood is now underway. The school seeks to attract intelligent students with a confident sense of identity and an original approach to learning, problem-solving, and creativity. To this end, our selection process places greater emphasis on feeder school profiles, portfolios of work, and interviews alongside the entrance testing. Our year groups are selected as a cohort of students with a blend of complementary individual talents, rather than merely the top 10% of 11+ examinees. Students at Kew House School will be encouraged to consider the broad spectrum of higher educational opportunities on offer in this country and abroad, commensurate with the pursuit of excellence in any chosen field. For many, this will mean university, but we will foster relationships with prestigious colleges specializing in specific subjects and skills. We are proud to offer a more flexible learning environment and structure, with facilities open for learning and leisure during the extended day, at weekends, and traditional school holidays. Concerts, exhibitions, lectures by eminent speakers, cookery demonstrations - there is always something going on! The restaurant and cafe are available for students to entertain friends in the evenings or for parents to catch up over coffee whilst waiting for their children to finish lessons. Families and members of the local community are very much a part of the school. In the 21st century, most secondary schools remain firmly modeled on traditional independent schools and state grammar schools. It is time for a change. Adolescents now mature socially and emotionally at a much younger age and an appropriate learning environment must reflect this. At Kew House School we respect each student as a valuable individual and work in partnership with students and parents to promote his/her success, welfare and happiness. KHS benefits from having a smaller student roll than many independent senior schools. This allows us to provide the flexibility and individualized attention needed to enable students to fulfill their potential. We recognize and enhance the individual abilities of each child, welcoming students with varying academic profiles and placing emphasis on confidence, self-esteem, and creativity. We believe this approach produces excellent academic results. We believe in providing a rich and broad education to all students whatever their specialism, pursuing excellence in all areas whether examinable or not. Whilst we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each student, we will not serve as an examination “factory”. Our “Individuals in Society” (IS) course focuses on personal development, emotionally, practically, and intellectually throughout each student's life at the school via regular, timetabled sessions and extensions of the school day. View full school

Our school is dedicated to providing the best possible education for every pupil in a stimulating and safe environment. We follow a rich curriculum and aim to make learning exciting and engaging by including lots of skills-based learning within our lessons. We are committed to all aspects of education and development, encouraging families to work in partnership with us to realize our aim, of successfully helping each child to achieve their full potential. The staff at Kew Riverside have high expectations of all the children and would like them to leave school as confident, polite, and independent young people, with the appropriate skills, values, and learning to become successful in whatever their eventual career paths will be. We are very proud of the children who attend Kew Riverside and all of their achievements, across all areas of school life and beyond. All school places are allocated by the London Borough of Richmond of Upon Thames. Please follow the link below for information from the Local Authority. However, we also ask prospective parents to contact the school if they wish to attend one of our open mornings. We constantly monitor the progress of our children and have an ongoing dialogue with our parents. Pupils are formatively assessed on an ongoing basis. These are shared with parents at termly parent consultations and the children's attainment and progress are currently reported in writing annually. At the end of each Key Stage, in Y2 and Y6, children take national assessments (SATs), which are both teachers assessed and externally moderated. All schools are inspected by Ofsted every 3 to 5 years. Also, schools receive yearly performance data, called Raise Online, which is collated by the Department of Education. Recently Ofsted has launched the School Data Dashboard, which provides a snapshot of school performance at Key Stages 1 and 2.Schools receive a Pupil Premium Grant (PPG) for children entitled to free school meals (FSM) to help raise their attainment. The Pupil Premium is government funding that is allocated to children from low-income families who are currently known to be eligible for free school meals in both mainstream and non-mainstream settings and children who have been looked after continuously for more than six months. We want your children to be safe online, whether that be in school, at home, or another location. There is good evidence that schools can help all children develop essential social and emotional skills through delivering bespoke sessions designed to cultivate these skills, through ensuring broader opportunities are capitalized on to reinforce skills across the curriculum and through whole-school modeling of these skills. Social and emotional skills prevent poor mental health from developing, help all children cope effectively with setbacks, and remain healthy. These whole-school programs are noted to benefit all children but particularly those who are at most risk. Schools can support these children by providing them with additional help to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behavior and build skills that help them to thrive, such as working in a team, persistence, and self-awareness. We value your views as members of the school community and where possible, seek out your feedback so that we can improve your and your child's experience of the school. From time to time, we will use questionnaires and surveys and report back those findings to you and the actions we propose taking. At Kew Riverside Primary School, we believe getting active and educated is a perfect way to kick off the start of a new term. Keeping that in mind, the Fit For Sport team has planned lots of new and exciting activities to keep our pupils active and engaged whilst learning the benefits of leading a healthy lifestyle. In 2003 Kew Riverside officially opened its doors to the community, with a clear vision to help every child find their music and reach their potential. The founders of the school created an informal environment, with no doors on the classrooms and where everyone is on a first-name basis, intending to provide a dynamic, creative curriculum that encourages and welcomes the voice, engagement, and independence of every child. In the early years, children are encouraged to settle in, find their feet, develop friendships and learn through play. Throughout the school, topics are used to support and inspire children engagingly and creatively. We believe children will learn through experience, by walking the towpath along the River Thames, visiting local museums and libraries, discovering the natural world at Kew Gardens, as well as meeting Henry VIII at Hampton Court Palace. And as they get older and more independent they will be braving the zip wire, giant swing, and testing their resolve on our residential trips. View full school

Kew Green Preparatory School is housed in an attractive building, surrounded by mature trees and nestled in a peaceful corner of Kew Green. It is flanked by The Royal Botanical Gardens and The River Thames and we use these regularly along with the green itself. Children thrive in an environment that is loving and supportive. Physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually – our children develop and achieve their full potential in their time with us. Our aim is that they leave as skilled and adaptable young citizens who will grow to meet the challenges of the 21st century. We believe in a broad and balanced curriculum, nurturing creativity, and the development of high self-esteem in each child. We enthusiastically share our children’s education with their parents through our “open door policy”. Kew Green is a thriving school community where laughter and enjoyment go hand in hand with the process of delivering a first-rate education. Kew College is a non-selective, family-oriented, co-educational, independent school for children from 3 to 11 years of age. It is advisable to register your child for entry to the Nursery as soon as possible. You may register your child from birth. Registered siblings are given priority. Non-registered siblings cannot be guaranteed a place in the school. Priority is also given to children of former Kew College pupils. Being registered does not guarantee a place at Kew College. We have two Nursery classes, one in the morning and one in the afternoon – known respectively as Nursery Red and Nursery Yellow. We hold Open Mornings in June and September for parents of children registered to start in the Nursery the following calendar year. These Open Mornings are part of the admissions process and you must attend one of these events. Parents may visit the school at other times by arrangement with the Registrar. Places are offered in the Autumn term in the year before entry. Once offers are made, we require a deposit equal to half of the termly fees for the main school to secure a place. The deposit is reimbursed when your child leaves Year 6. In the Lower School (ages 4-7), a secure foundation of basic skills is laid. Particular attention is given to numeracy and all aspects of literacy - reading, spelling, handwriting, and comprehension. Oral and listening skills are also developed. These essential skills are fostered across the whole curriculum. At the same time, individual and creative expression is nurtured and encouraged. Pupils have the same class teacher for the majority of lessons. We have expert specialist teachers who will teach the children in Lower School for Music, French, Art, and PE/Games. Upper School pupils (ages 7-11) also have a class teacher, but many of their lessons are given by subject specialists. For all age groups, the maximum class size is 20. At every stage, the children are given awareness and understanding of the world around them. Our curriculum is enlivened and enriched by visitors to the school, educational trips, and clubs. We aim to relate academic learning to the real world beyond the classroom, whether this is with visits to our neighbor The Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, botany lessons by the River Thames, or by meeting eminent guests who come to speak at the school. Parents are often involved in this and we encourage them to bring as much as possible to the daily life of the school. At Kew Green Preparatory School we take our responsibility to prepare children for life in modern Britain very seriously. We ensure that the fundamental British Values of mutual respect, understanding, and tolerance for those with different cultures, faiths, or beliefs democracy, rule of law, and respect for self and others are introduced, discussed, and lived out through our ethos which underpins the work of the school. All curriculum areas provide a vehicle for furthering understanding of these concepts and, in particular, work in RE, SMSC, PSHCE, and Current Affairs lessons provide excellent opportunities to deepen and develop this understanding. Children embrace these concepts with enthusiasm and demonstrate a good understanding of their application in their own lives. The school makes considerable efforts to ensure children have exposure to a wide range of experiences beyond their local community to help them understand these concepts. This is achieved through sporting events, residential visits, trips and visitors, cultural exploration, and celebration of a diverse range of religious and cultural groups. Our children will develop an excellent values-based understanding of fundamental British Values which gives them an excellent platform for understanding, celebrating, and embracing differences with tolerance and integrity. e encourage and expect good behavior from our pupils. This is based on a whole-school ethos of care and tolerance for others rather than on a long list of rules and regulations. The primary purpose of discipline in a school is to allow effective learning to take place. A calm and ordered environment is needed for this and all our pupils are expected to behave accordingly. High expectations in behavior, as in learning, generally produce excellent results. The Headmaster reserves the right to exclude any pupil for bad behavior pending discussions with parents and, ultimately, to require the removal of a disruptive pupil from the school. View full school

At Kew College we encourage every child to think independently and critically, to be continuously inquisitive and self-reflective true individuals who are aware of the changing world in which they live. We place a great emphasis on rooting out and nurturing every pupil's talent and celebrating their achievements. As a result, not only do our children operate at a high academic level, they move on to secondary school with a concrete sense of their strengths and a confidence that goes hand in hand with that self-belief. This is coupled with a gracious sense of humility the realization that the way forward in tomorrow's world is through cooperation and teamwork. The youngest members of our school enter Kew College in Nursery. Their classrooms are designed around the EYFS curriculum, offering ample space and resources to support children's learning and development at the very beginning of their school lives. Our dedicated teachers create learning areas that are bright and stimulating, with an atmosphere of warmth, happiness, and encouragement. A child's experience in the Early Years has a major impact on their future life and learning, therefore, we want your child to enjoy coming to school. We aim to make every day a joyful, positive, and creative experience. We help to support your child's curiosity and independence, giving them the confidence to blossom. As well as addressing the academic aspects of the curriculum, we teach our children about the importance of friendship, to care for and respect each other, to value co-operation, and to be tolerant of all differences. We aim to give all of our children the best possible start in life and the support to reach their potential. Years 1 and 2 builds on the secure foundation established in EYFS, gradually moving to a more formal learning approach by Year 2. Each class is taught by their class teacher for the majority of the week. This allows teachers to get to know each pupil and to support them to achieve their full potential. Particular attention is given to developing numeracy and literacy skills. Lessons are engaging and stimulating. Children are encouraged to play an active role in their learning, to think for themselves, and to make connections with their own experiences and the world around them. Our pupils develop a passion for reading through regular individual reading sessions and group or class reading lessons, which allow stories to be shared and responded to collectively. Pupils progress through the Rigby Star Reading Scheme, which incorporates both fiction and non-fiction books. They look forward to their weekly visits to the school library where they borrow books and enjoy interactive stories read by our enthusiastic librarian, Mrs. Mogilner. Children are inspired to explore different genres as well as pursuing their interests. In addition to learning the core subjects, our pupils benefit from lessons with specialist teachers in Art, French, Music, ICT, Gymnastics, Dance, and Games. Class Teachers communicate regularly with these specialist teachers, to ensure that each pupil is making progress in all areas of the curriculum. Critical Thinking lessons offer time for specific learning skills to be developed and fostered to embed these skills across the curriculum. In the Infant House, we focus on concentration, listening and empathy, perseverance, resilience, independence, initiative, and risk-taking. Children are given opportunities to work independently and collaboratively, sharing and respecting the ideas of others. Our pupils become reflective learners as they begin to assess their understanding. They become aware of their targets, track their progress towards achieving these and begin to co-construct new targets with their teachers. Kew College offers a limited number of means-tested bursaries to allow children from households with modest assets and incomes to benefit from the wonderful experience that Kew College provides. This opportunity is primarily available to children who are currently attending a state school and have the right to reside in the UK. The bursary is available to children who we believe can make a positive contribution to the School, demonstrate a love of learning and good behavior, and wish to enter Kew College in Years 3 or 4. To be considered for a bursary, the child will be subject to an academic assessment to identify their potential a full financial circumstances form will need to be completed. Bursaries are awarded at the discretion of the Governors and are not eligible to parents applying from overseas. Kew College Friends (KCF) is run by a group of parents at the school. The group organizes key events including the Summer Fair, Children's Discos, Quiz Nights, and more. KCF aims to organize fun events during the academic year, to provide a forum for social activities for children and parents, and also to raise funds for the school and its nominated charity. In the past, Kew College Friends has supported Sport for All, The Sick Children's Trust, 'Médicins sans Frontières', Just a Drop, Small Steps, RNIB, and Riding for the Disabled. In the current year, the focus is on Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). View full school

We are a small and friendly independent special school for pupils aged 4-16 years who have Autism, additional learning difficulties, and complex needs. At Kestrel House we recognize and value pupils for their unique strengths and their contribution to our school community. We ensure that by following rigorous assessment we provide each child with an Autism-friendly environment, an appropriate curriculum, and Autism specific interventions to meet their needs and equip them for adult life. The calm, friendly & happy atmosphere of Kestrel House School is maintained through a holistic and therapeutic approach to each one of its pupils, via a knowledgeable team of specialists & experts in autism and associated conditions. Each child’s personal development is enhanced through a meaningful, appropriate, and individual approach to their specific needs, and with the support of an on-site team of multidisciplinary therapists who support the pupils daily. Pupils enjoy a wide range of interesting trips and fun activities in the wider community and their progress is transferred back into the classroom to ensure appropriate education targets are reached and celebrated. Kestrel House School maintains close support with each pupil’s wider family network to ensure that the impact of each child’s progress at school – in social skills, communication, and education – can be replicated and enjoyed at home. At Kestrel House we will provide your child with: A specialist autism provision. On-site Multi-Disciplinary Team including a Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, and a Music Therapist. Small class sizes in a small school. At Kestrel House we recognize that education for our pupils needs to provide a great deal more than the National Curriculum. At Kestrel House we aim to ensure that our pupils: Are supported to access learning opportunities in a meaningful way that takes account of their learning style and the impact of their Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Feel confident, happy, and secure in themselves, their relationships, and their learning. Have the right to protection from all types of harm or abuse. Develop and maximize their ability to communicate and interact socially with others. Develop their ability to think flexibly, effectively, and independently. Successfully use strategies to help them manage challenges presented by their Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Have goals and aspirations for their life beyond school and are as independent as possible in their ability to achieve them. Are equipped and confident to take their place in society able to be proactive and productive members of society, accessing opportunities to continue learning or working. To do this we ensure that: Pupils placed at Kestrel House are all equally valued, respected, and nurtured. Pupil’s needs, including challenging behaviors, are rigorously assessed, understood, and supported. Kestrel House offers a school environment that meets the needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in terms of structure, resources, visual and communication support. Kestrel House offers a broad, balanced, and relevant curriculum that meets the needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders tailored to be child-centered, specialized, and personalized. We actively promote understanding of autism in the wider community. “At Kestrel we understand the way that autism impacts each child differently and find the right approach and strategy to help them move forward and progress. We recognize and value pupils for their unique strengths and contribution to our school community.” At Kestrel House School, our multi-disciplinary approach to learning forms a curriculum that is personalized and sensitive to every pupil’s needs. We use a range of well-recognized strategies and approaches in the fields of autism and education that have an evidence base demonstrating their effectiveness. View full school

At Keston, we aim to recognize the strengths and talents of all members of our community we celebrate personal success and provide support for those who have difficulties in attaining their goals. Through encouragement, praise, and positive reinforcement we aim to ensure that each individual understands their importance as a member of our school community and values the role played by others in their daily lives. At Keston, we endeavor to ensure that tolerance and understanding underpin our daily lives. We listen to, respect, and value the opinions of others. We aim to support the children in developing skills that enable them to make the right choices in their lives. At Keston, we aim to instill a passion for lifelong learning. We recognize there are a variety of ways of learning and encourage all to share experiences in a creative and exciting environment. We encourage questioning, which enables the development of individuals with enquiring minds who make a positive contribution to the whole community. At Keston, we ensure that each individual is supported in a kind and caring environment which enables them to feel secure. We aim to provide a clear framework of behavior that fosters trust and develops in each person the confidence to take risks with the realization that this leads to learning. At Keston, we aim to ensure that every child will achieve in all aspects of their development. We recognize that high levels of attainment are reached when individuals are set challenging targets with support and encouragement to meet them. We understand that we live in a constantly changing society and thus the children and all members of our community should be equipped with the skills to meet the challenges of the future. At Keston, we are proud of our children and of our achievements our school community is committed to the pursuit of excellence. Our curriculum aims to offer all children a broad and balanced, relevant, and differentiated education providing both challenge and support for each child. View full school

Kerem School was founded in 1948. Our founders were committed to creating a school that would provide a Torah atmosphere, educate boys and girls to the highest standards, be Zionist, and teach the Hebrew language. Kerem School, today, is a local modern-Orthodox Jewish private school for children aged 3-11, preparing them to achieve places at the best secondary schools in London. Our pupils obtain places at a variety of independent and state schools. Our small classes enable us to give individual attention, ensuring that pupils reach their full potential. "Kerem is an Independent Jewish primary school for children from Nursery to Year 6, situated in Hampstead Garden Suburb. We teach a full range of secular subjects and Jewish studies to the highest academic level. We are a community-based, non-selective, modern Orthodox school, instilling a love of Judaism and Israel. Our aim is that every Kerem graduate should be a confident, happy and motivated child who achieves his or her maximum potential." Our aim is that every Kerem graduate should be a confident, happy and motivated child who achieves his or her maximum potential in Secular and Jewish StudiesThe Kerem School Early Years Unit seeks to lay firm foundations for future learning across all areas of experience. Kerem School is proud of its excellent academic record. Emphasis is placed on individual attention being given to each child so that the highest possible standard can be reached. We want our pupils to enjoy their time with us, recognizing their strong personal link with Jewish learning, traditions, and culture under the guidance of our Rabbi. We have an exceptional team of professional teachers whose major priority is to help every pupil achieve his or her potential and find expression for individual talents. Our children are encouraged to develop their abilities to the highest possible levels of excellence. Our classes are kept small (a maximum of 26 children in any class) and there is a warm, caring nurturing atmosphere created by our staff to give each child a sense of place, purpose, and a real achievement. At Kerem School, we offer a broad and intensive curriculum that encompasses the best features of the National Curriculum, the demands of which are closely monitored. The traditional core skills in English, Maths, and Science are stressed, and, also, the school offers a balanced and exciting program of study in secular subjects which include Geography, History, Technology, Music, Art, PE, and Information and Communication Technology. The children’s progress is continually monitored and assessed. We work through nationally standardized tests to build up a profile of our children’s abilities as they progress through the school. We help our pupils to develop a disciplined approach to class and project work. When the time comes to consider the right secondary school for our children, we help to identify where each pupil’s potential can be realized and offer parents assistance in their selection. We maintain close relationships with all leading secondary schools to which our pupil's graduate, regularly reviewing entry requirements. View full school

“Excellent teaching, excellent effort, excellent progress: every child, every lesson, every day.” Established in 1815 to educate the children of the local area, Kentish Town Church of England Primary School is a very special place. We believe that each of our children is unique and our aim is for each of them to achieve their full potential. Our school is situated in a diverse community that typically represents London. We value and embrace this diversity. Our school is also highly inclusive, having additional resource bases for the inclusion of up to 6 children with physical disabilities and up to 15 children with autism. We are proud to hold the Camden Award for Inclusion in recognition of our work in this area. With just one class in each year group, children are known individually and we strive to work in close partnership with parents and carers we have an open door policy whereby we welcome parents into the school each morning and afternoon. We are proud to hold the UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award Level 2, placing our children’s views at the center of what we do. Our aim is for their learning experiences to always be fun, challenging, and positive as well as being enriched by the many trips and visits that we can provide. We passionately believe that by living in London, our children should take full advantage of everything it can offer them. Our school is led by a dynamic Leadership and Management Team that strive for excellence in all that we provide for our children. Ofsted acknowledged this during our last inspection, judging Leadership and Behaviour as outstanding. In January 2015 our SIAMS inspection also found our school to be outstanding. As a strategic partner in the Camden Primary Teaching School Alliance, we are committed to training and developing our staff to the highest levels. We are often asked to train and develop staff from other schools through this alliance and by Camden Local Authority and the Diocese of London. There is a commitment to the pursuit of excellence at all levels within our school. Our school is a happy place, where every member of staff does their best for our children. We retain excellent staff for longer than is typical of most inner-city London schools. This level of staff stability supports the very positive relationships that exist within and between the whole school community. Staff stability also supports children’s personal development and well-being. Everyone feels more secure if they have been able to develop and cement firm relationships. We understand what you and your child go through when first starting at primary school or moving from one school to another. We firmly believe that we can successfully provide what the vast majority of parents are looking for within a primary school first and foremost, that children are happy. When children are happy and settled, they go on to flourish, progress and develop into confident, well-rounded, respectful, and independent learners. We very much hope that should you apply and join our community that your child/ren will be happy in our school. View full school

Priory Education and Children’s Services aims to make a real and lasting difference to young people’s lives through quality education, care, and health solutions leading to the very best individual outcomes. Our teams' expertise provides individuals who have experienced difficulties in mainstream or existing specialist settings, with the chance to fulfill their potential and be well-prepared for adult life. We aim to deliver high-quality, long-term solutions for young people in need of specialist support, including those who face the most challenging difficulties with highly complex needs. We support young people with autism, with emotional, behavioral, or mental health difficulties, and also specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Whatever an individual’s needs, our schools, colleges, and children's homes offer stable placements to help young people develop their education, social, and independence skills so they can fulfill their potential. A nationwide network of services, meaning a high-quality education and care placement can be offered locally Proven experience in delivering first-class residential care Exceptional and quality outcomes demonstrating the lasting value of placements A broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational routes into sustainable employment Nationally recognized qualifications and accreditations Onward pathways across the Priory Group into further education or supported living if required Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and challenging behaviors Modern, well-equipped facilities, designed to meet students’ holistic needs We identify and provide the specialist support a young person needs to re-engage with learning and work towards their future aspirations. In 2015, 98.4% of our leavers successfully moved onto employment, education, training, and/or planned onward residential care pathways. We develop personalized care plans in consultation with young people, families, and commissioners that focus on building independence. We offer flexible placements for up to 52 weeks per year in high-quality, family-style homes, designed to meet the needs of the individual. We provide safe, nurturing environments where students from around the world can access a first-class British education. Set in stunning locations, our schools and colleges offer international students the chance to follow a well-rounded curriculum and achieve UK qualifications and accreditations. Rated as ‘Outstanding by Ofsted, Priory Fostering Service provides stable care placements for vulnerable children and young people up to 18 years old. We provide placements for brother and sister and parent and child groups. We aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people and deliver lasting value for money. We work closely with Local Authorities from across the UK to offer exceptional education and care services which result in successful placements for young people aged 5 to 25. Our network of specialist schools, FE colleges, children’s homes, and fostering services can help young people to reach their potential. The services we provide include: A nationwide network of services, meaning a high-quality education and care placement can be offered locally Proven experience in delivering first-class residential care Exceptional outcomes demonstrating the lasting value of placements A broad and balanced curriculum, including vocational routes into sustainable employment Nationally recognized qualifications and accreditations Onward pathways across the Priory Group into further education or supported living if required Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and challenging behaviors Modern, well-equipped facilities, designed to meet students’ holistic needs We have an in-depth understanding of these challenges and how they can affect a young person, both academically and socially. This awareness shapes everything we do, from the subjects offered to the design and decoration of our buildings. Our services are specifically designed to ensure these vulnerable young people fulfill their potential. Our learning and development packages consider every element of a young person’s experience during their time with us. By understanding an individual’s needs we can create the most effective programs that deliver the best possible outcomes. View full school