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Our School, founded in 1803, is situated in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland. We are a modern culturally diverse comprehensive High School, educating pupils aged 11 to 18 years of age. Our students describe us as a great school and a happy place to be part of. In November 2015 we were named in the Sunday Times Good Schools Guide as State School of the Year (2015) for Scotland. In addition to having an outstanding academic record, our school prides itself on the varied and extensive extra-curricular program of activities on offer. All our pupils are fully supported by a dedicated and committed staff who strive to ensure that all pupils realize their potential. We provide Gaelic Medium Education for students from S1 to S6. Our aim at Gillespie’s is to encourage each student to be self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive, well-rounded, independent and an individual who respects and appreciates the value of growing up in a culturally diverse and enriched world. By the time he/she leaves the school, we want each student to have that true sense of self-worth that will enable him/her to add value to society. Our ethos is excellent and frequently praised. The learning and teaching approaches are varied and student-centered. The school is open to change but as a reflective learning organization, we do not embrace innovation without careful thought. Our vision is to provide a curriculum that enables all learners at James Gillespie’s High School to achieve their potential. We aim for excellence in learning and teaching and expect all learners to be actively engaged in their learning. We recognize that learning is a lifelong process and is one to which we, as a school community, make a significant and lasting contribution. As well as an outstanding academic record, we are proud of all the extra-curricular programs of activities on offer. Gillespie’s has a particularly strong tradition in music and the performing arts and we besides provide Gaelic-Medium Education from First Year onwards. Our aim at Gillespie’s is to encourage each student to be self-confident, inquiring, tolerant, positive, well-rounded, independent – young men and women who will understand and cherish a rich and varied world. In an atmosphere of diligence, tolerance, and mutual respect, we aim to send forth secure, confident students – new citizens ready and able to enrich our society. Religious and Moral Education classes are non-denominational and study a wide range of world religions and personal beliefs. In later years our pupils have an opportunity to discuss topical subjects such as racism or multi-cultural issues. Classes are compulsory but parents do have a statutory right to withdraw their child and should write to the Head Teacher giving their reason. There is a range of extracurricular activities available for pupils during lunchtime and after school. Parents will be informed about these by the school. In addition to in-school activities, classes also make varied and regular educational visits and field studies. These visits are linked to pupils’ classwork. In all this, we are supported not just by our dedicated staff – striving every day to help every pupil reach their potential – but in an ongoing partnership with our parents, carers, and the local community. View full school

James Dixon Primary School is a vibrant, diverse, caring, and happy community. We embrace the diversity of our school community and feel privileged to be part of a multicultural school community. Everyone is committed to providing the best learning opportunities for our pupils. We provide opportunities for children to strengthen their independent learning, the ability to accept the challenge, and to believe in themselves. At James Dixon we recognize the benefits and positive impact that Learning Outside the Classroom and The Arts have on our pupils and are committed to ensuring that they have real and memorable experiences which enable them to have fun, experience personal success, feel challenged, and become productive citizens who take pride in their school community, local community and will grow to understand their roles and responsibilities as global citizens. We value respect, cooperation, resilience, and honesty. During their time at James Dixon, pupils are encouraged to work towards their personal goals through our broad, exciting, and original curriculum. We aspire to be a school that is at the heart of the community. We aim to maintain our excellent lines of communication and relationship with parents and extend this to positive relationships with local businesses. We have a constant drive to maintain and improve standards whilst giving our children moments and experiences they will never forget through our Creative Curriculum and dedication to The Arts. We have recently been awarded the new Arts Mark accreditation and we are dedicated to developing our Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC). We have Children’s University status which is further evidence of our commitment towards providing innovative and exciting learning experiences. We currently have a Specialist Provision class for children with complex learning needs. We aim to continue the success of this provision. Our Creative Curriculum has been developed over several years. We take a joined-up approach to learning and teaching which means that subjects are linked by a theme. Year group classrooms are physically close to each other and arrangements are made for teachers to plan in year groups so that all classes are getting the same quality first teaching. Nurturing Confident, Caring, and Curious children is what we do at James Dixon School Nursery. We consider every 'little person to be a beautiful, independent, fascinating, creative individual with a huge amount to offer the world. At James Dixon, we understand that the importance of the early years in a child's general development cannot be over-emphasized. Any experience which caters to the needs of the children, before they reach statutory school age, establishes the foundations of future learning in many areas of human experience. There are four main needs of a child in the pre-school years: The need for love and security The need for new experiences The need for praise and recognition The need for a framework of responsible behavior We want every child to leave us feeling that they have been given opportunities to be successful in as many areas as possible. By taking learning outside the classroom we strive to give them first-hand experiences, to develop children’s self-confidence, sense of curiosity, and to inspire them to take risks and equip them with the language and actions to develop quality relationships with others. We have a thriving ‘Garden Gang’ who maintains our school gardens. Each Year group grows fruit or vegetables and we now have a regular stall at Crystal Palace Food Market. We use our grounds to host many community events for example last April we organized a circus that was open to the local community. View full school

Our motto is Believe to Achieve for a Brighter tomorrow. We encourage our children to achieve the best that they are capable of, whilst also ensuring that they feel happy and safe in their school environment. We are very proud of our uniform and how smart our children are and would like to thank you for your help in this. Our Ofsted in June 2015 found our pupils to have a positive attitude to learning, and are respectful, well mannered, and have a strong appreciation of what is right and wrong. The strong leadership was recognized by Ofsted and we continue alongside the Governing Body to improve further. These outcomes cannot be achieved without high expectations about behavior and in particular learning behaviors. We have a strict Behaviour Policy that rewards children as well as clear sanctions for poor behavior. At James Cambell Primary School we recognize that all pupils have access to a broad range of learning experiences that allow them to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, and attitudes necessary for their self-fulfillment and to enable them to play a full part as responsible citizens in the 21st Century. The curriculum aims to provide opportunities for all pupils to learn and to achieve, irrespective of social background, culture, race, gender, differences in ability, and disabilities. We aim to provide skills of literacy, numeracy, and computing, helping them to develop enquiring minds and the ability to think rationally. The curriculum also promotes pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development and supports them in developing principles for distinguishing between right and wrong. Pupils are encouraged to think creatively and critically and to respect others and the environments in which they live. The curriculum enables pupils to develop their physical skills and promotes their personal and social well-being. We believe that the curriculum should stimulate enjoyment of, and commitment to, learning as a means of encouraging the best possible progress and the highest attainment for all pupils, preparing them for effectively the next steps in their education. At James Cambell Primary we use letters and sounds as our preferred way of delivering high-quality teaching of synthetic phonics. We use Rigby, Collins Big Cats and Bug Club for our reading scheme which is introduced in Reception and continues to Year 6.We expect that all pupils will read at home whether it is using the scheme provided or other interest books and ask that parents sign their child's reading log and provide feedback. Books are changed at least once a week but can be changed more frequently if requested by the parent. At James Cambell, we have 2 Parent Support Advisors to work with parents of children attending the school. In the KS1 building, we have Saffron Lempriere and in the KS2 building, we have Richard Pile. A Parent Support Advisor is a free, CONFIDENTIAL service that the school offers. Parenting is a rewarding and challenging job, and there are times when parents and carers need support. Regular school attendance is vital to help children achieve and get the best possible start in life. Children who frequently miss school often fall behind. There is a strong link between good school attendance and achieving good results. Young people who are frequently absent from school are more likely to become involved in or be a victim of crime and anti-social behavior. Support can be in many forms and is as individual as your children - from sibling rivalry, behavior, accessing services in the Borough, help with sleeping habits, and furthering your own or your child's education. We offer trust and impartiality and a quiet place to chat. We will work in partnership with you, respecting your wishes, allowing you to parent your children. Cambell Primary Centre is a time-limited, additionally resourced provision (ARP) of The James Cambell Primary School. We work with children and families across Barking and Dagenham. We are a service for children with significant and enduring Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties, who are not meeting their full potential in school because their behavior or emotional state is stopping them from learning. We work in partnership with each child's mainstream school with an aim to eventual re-integration, usually after two to three terms. Trewern is a residential center, set in spacious grounds, situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Welsh border town of Hay-on-Wye, (internationally famous for its book shops). The Centre is owned by the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is staffed by qualified teachers with specialist knowledge and a wealth of experience teaching outdoor education and field studies. Trewern can accommodate groups of up to 54 students in shared bedrooms. Facilities include a dining room, lounge, staff room, coin-operated laundry facilities, showers, kit rooms, drying room, kitchen, classroom, games room, conference room, dormitories. View full school

Here at Ivydale, we work hard to ensure that all children are given every opportunity to become successful, confident, and happy learners so that they will look back on their years at the school with pride and a sense of achievement, wherever their talents lie. Our primary focus in the coming months is to raise the standards of all our children whilst continuing to provide a broad, stimulating, and engaging curriculum for everyone in our school. Ivydale is one of the best-kept secrets in Southwark – it is exciting, creative, and dynamic and is very much at the heart of the local community. Our nursery even has chickens! Through art, music, sport, and community events, the school takes every opportunity to continue a tradition of family and neighborhood participation. We work in partnership with our parents and we encourage them to be fully involved in their child’s education. We value parental involvement and our community is important to our school. We are very proud to have our own Children’s Centre which provides services, support, and activities for families in the local community. At Ivydale Primary School and Children's Centre, we aim to foster: "A Love of Learning for Life" and we do this by: Inspiring all children to have high aspirations and to achieve their best Encouraging enthusiastic, thoughtful, and respectful learners Providing a creative, caring, and safe environment in partnership with the whole school community At Ivydale we are proud of our dynamic, broad, and creative curriculum. We follow our curriculum, the Ivydale Creative Curriculum, which we have designed and written to fit the needs of our children and to make the most of our local environment. Our curriculum conforms to the new National Curriculum which came into force in September 2014. Our curriculum is organized into the following areas: Literacy (English), Maths, Science and Technology (Science, Design Technology, Computing), Humanities and MFL (Geography, History, Languages, RE), Creativity (Art & Design, Music), Health and Wellbeing (PE, PSHE) and EYFS (the Early Years Foundation Stage). The Ivydale Road Elementary School opened in 1888 in temporary iron buildings near the current site with 53 children, though this number more than doubled in size within four weeks. Although one school, it comprised two departments, each with its headteacher: one for boys and one for girls and infants. Almost immediately the buildings proved too small and this, combined with the national introduction of free schooling in 1891, led to the construction of a new building that was finished the same year. In 1913 the school split into three departments, each with its headteacher: one for boys, one for girls, and one for infants. Children attended school from five to fourteen, although it is likely that the "babies class" on the attic floor included children below the age of five. This continued until 1939 when the school was reorganized into infant, junior and senior departments, again each with their headteacher. However, this change was short-lived. Later that same year in September 1939 on the outbreak of the Second World War, Ivydale was closed and the children were evacuated. The school was opened again in 1942. View full school

Italia Conti is the leading Performing Arts institution in the country built up over the 106 years since it was founded. The Theatre Arts School has an outstanding international reputation for providing both Academic and Performing Arts training for a wide variety of disciplines, enabling our students to achieve excellent grades in their GCSE's and to lead on to become versatile and valuable members of the theatrical profession. The main characteristic of Italia Conti is the collaborative and interdisciplinary approach we bring to everything we do. This approach, along with the vibrant atmosphere of the school, underpins the success of our students and makes for a superb training environment. While studying at the secondary school level can sometimes be rather impersonal, as a comparatively small faculty we strive for and value the high levels of contact The role of the school is to help talented students harness their dedication to achieving high academic standards, reflected in their exam results, and become communicative triple threat artists, with the pure passion and understanding to reach within themselves to affect and move audiences." Italia Conti Theatre Arts School aims to provide education and training opportunities at both academic and vocational levels, to a diverse student population interested in performing careers. Our curriculum includes a range of subjects to ensure all-around education in both areas. Italia Conti Theatre Arts School aims to provide education and training opportunities, both academic and vocational level, to a diverse student population, interested in performing careers. The key objectives are: To provide a safe environment in which its learners can be trained and educated to develop and broaden their skills to their individual highest possible standard. To provide a program of training that takes account of educational and industry needs, and current teaching and learning trends. To provide a curriculum that recognizes individual needs and aspirations with a training process designed to nurture confidence, self-esteem, acknowledgment of personal strength, and the true fulfillment of technical and artistic potential. To provide the industry with skilled individuals who can confidently demonstrate and respond to the needs of an ever-changing and demanding profession. Pupils begin their academic and vocational studies learning the basic techniques and skills required. This is considered a platform to start which they will continue to build upon throughout their schooling. Year 7 - 9 pupils study a range of subjects which are taken through to GCSE level, following a balanced timetable of academic studies and performance classes. Pupils are introduced to assessments for the teaching faculty to monitor pupil progress throughout the year. Pupils continue with their studies in Year 8, building upon the skills and techniques learned in Year 7. More is expected at this level with pupils developing further academically with more in-depth research into subjects and continuing to learn their craft in performance classes. Our second formal entry to the Theatre Arts School takes place toward the end of Year 9. This is a very exciting time for our 13+ entries and current pupils as they are actively choosing a path that is highly creative and incredibly rewarding. In Year 9 pupils make choices for Years 10 and 11 as they begin to think about their GCSE studies. In Year 10 pupils continue to study a range of subjects now at GCSE level, and Dance and Drama are added to the GCSE provision. The GCSE course follows a two-year program for most subjects, though some subjects will also begin GCSE guidance in Year 9, particularly in Science and Drama. The subjects offered at Italia Conti endeavor to enhance our pupil's learning giving them a fully rounded curriculum choice of the Arts, Humanities and Languages, alongside the core subjects English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Science. Fitness classes are now available to pupils along with the continuation of our extensive vocational provision of Acting, Dance, Singing, and Musical Theatre. Year 11 pupils continue onto the second and final year of the GCSE program and are supported through their studies, course work, and examinations with additional learning support and revision sessions. In performance studies, pupils prepare for their final vocational assessments, end-of-year performances, and audition preparation for those wanting to continue onto vocational training. There are a variety of pathways that our pupils can choose from 16+ years of age and we always endeavor to support our pupil's interests by giving individual advice and guidance alongside a careers program. It is internationally known and attracts young people from all walks of life. As the school celebrates over 100 years of success we marvel at the fact that throughout its history the Academy has only had 5 principals. Education was changing. Grants for students aged 16+ from the Local Education Authority's were no longer the norm' and were replaced by funding from the central Government, leading to recognized qualifications in dance, drama, and musical theatre via the Dance & Drama Award scheme (DaDA). The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts is the world's oldest theatre arts training school. It grew out of the first production of the play that was to become a children's classic 'Where The Rainbow Ends'. Italia Conti, who was then an established actress, was invited by the producer Charles Hawtrey to teach children for the first production of 'Where the Rainbow Ends' which opened at the Savoy Theatre in 1911. View full school

Our vision is clear. We intend to support and challenge every one of our pupils to achieve, and regularly surpass their potential and we fully subscribe to our tagline: Belong Believe Achieve. We have a brand new, multimillion-pound, state-of-the-art building that will help us to fully realize our ambitions but everyone at Islwyn realizes that a school is much more than its building. It’s about creating a safe and healthy learning environment that has the right ethos to provide the best care, support, and guidance for everyone. Islwyn High School is a brand new school located in Oakdale in the postal area of Blackwood in Gwent. The school opened in September 2016 as a result of an amalgamation of the former Pontllanfraith and Oakdale Comprehensive Schools and pupils and staff transferred to our brand new, purpose-built, 21st Century building in July 2017. The school presently accommodates 1180 pupils which include 50 complex needs pupils from across the county. Partner primary schools include Bryn, Cwmfelinfach, Penllwyn, Pontllanfraith, Rhiw Syr Dafydd, Trinant, and Ynysddu. The school is truly a community school with close working links with all stakeholders, including parents, partner primary schools, local employers, and all other people living in the local area. Staff and Governors have worked hard to engage with all interested parties at all stages of the new school’s development. Islwyn High School is a Caerphilly Local Authority school and its performance, in terms of educational standards is monitored, supported, and challenged by the Education Achievement Service (EAS). Islwyn High School is a school where happy and healthy pupils are prepared by old-fashioned standards and challenged through innovative teaching and learning experiences to create confident independent learners who will thrive in an ever-changing world. Islwyn High School is a happy and healthy school, where our efforts focus solely on making pupils feel safe and ready to embrace the whole school experience. It is a school run on the principle of coupling innovative teaching with traditional standards of behavior and commitment to achievement. We develop a range of learning and personal skills in our pupils which enables them to think independently and enjoy learning. We use the best of modern technology to underpin learning and aim to create a true learning-centered ethos that strives to nurture all pupils’ talents, whatever they may be. We are at the heart of the local community and the center of Caerphilly's education system, helping meet the distinct needs of learners with the support of all our stakeholders, especially parents. Our school is dynamic and forward-looking but is an environment that also remembers to enjoy the experience of today. We aim to be a school with excellent features as recognized locally and nationally. We value good manners, respect, and honesty and believe in the positive character that ALL people possess. The school's stakeholders have a shared vision of the school and are united by our school purpose, the core of which is to continue to inspire learners and equip them with the skills, confidence, and qualifications required to thrive in an ever-changing world. View full school

Isleworth Town School has served many generations of families from the local community since it was opened in October 1910. We aim to make our school a place where children enjoy coming, where they are happy, work hard, learn and make good progress. Here at Isleworth Town, we continue to foster strong relationships with our local community. We aim to make our school a place which children enjoy coming to, where they are happy, work hard, learn and make good progress. To achieve this we work in partnership with children, parents, staff, and governors. We encourage parents to become actively involved in the life of the school in many different ways. There are opportunities to assist in class, support work at home, attend curriculum and parents meetings and help at fundraising events. Governors are also very active in the life of the school and contribute considerable time and energy to ensure the school continually improves. The governing body is formed from a section of parents, members of the local community, and staff. All of these groups work together to provide the best possible education for all our children. We offer a broad curriculum that includes all National Curriculum subjects. There are many enrichment opportunities planned into the curriculum and the children make regular visits to galleries, theatres, museums, and sporting venues. We also have frequent visitors to school throughout the year and these enrich and enhance the learning experience within classrooms. The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to support the delivery of the foundation subjects and some science topics. We believe that this gives our children the opportunity to put their learning into context and to make the links between different areas of the curriculum. At Isleworth Town Primary School the health, safety, and well-being of every child is our top priority. We expect staff, governors, and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. All school staff is trained in Child Protection, and children are made aware of the adults they can talk to if they have any concerns. Staff is trained to look out for signs of physical/emotional harm or neglect and are required to report these to the Designated Safeguarding Officer. View full school

Isleworth & Syon School has a fascinating and rich history, dating back as far as c. 1630. The school has been at the current Ridgeway Road site since 1939. Now, we enjoy an enviable reputation both in the local community and beyond, as a place of learning which consistently values and promotes academic excellence with top-class facilities. Our personalized approach to learning, a commitment to innovation, and a passion for teaching mean that we can maximize each student’s academic potential. We offer a broad and diverse program of extra-curricular activities to allow students to go beyond the classroom, enabling each of our boys to develop as individuals, discover new passions and interests, and contribute to the life of the school. We provide a rarely-offered choice, in that Isleworth & Syon is a non-denominational school for boys. An increasing body of educational research highlights the significant advantages of single-sex education up to the age of sixteen, especially for boys. This is why our students consistently out-perform boys taught in mixed settings. In the local area, we are a lead school for physical education and sport, working extensively with Hounslow’s primary schools through both the Sport Impact and Sports Leader programs. With the highest achieving science faculty in the local area, we have added science as our second focus area as we further develop this specialism. We believe that high achievement is possible only when students feel that they are recognized and valued as individuals, and when they understand how they are expected to behave. In school, there is an atmosphere of care and concern for each student. There is also a clear framework of firm but fair discipline, with each student, made completely clear of the school’s expectations both inside and outside the classroom. Isleworth & Syon’s main ethos is to be ‘outstanding in every respect through the constant drive for excellence across the school. Our core drive is to ensure that the school provides outstanding education and excellent opportunities for all local boys, and for the girls who join our Sixth Form. We have a strong commitment to the pursuit of learning, not purely for the attainment of formal qualifications but also to see our students grow as individuals into mature, considerate and confident young men and women. At Isleworth & Syon, children with learning difficulties are given extra support by staff who are experienced in helping students with special educational needs. Members of the Learning Support Teamwork with subject teachers to develop a range of teaching strategies and resources for use in the classroom. They also support individual students in and out of the classroom. This support team also assists those bilingual learners whose first language is not English. Support is provided both in the classroom and, when necessary, through withdrawal from normal timetabled lessons. We aim to ensure that our students are: Successful learners that are cared for in a happy, safe, challenging, and rich learning environment Autonomous and resilient learners who strive for excellence and fulfill their potential both educationally and personally Offered a rich range of academic, creative, and sporting opportunities, within an environment that recognizes our long history and established traditions Responsible citizens, with the skills, knowledge, and understanding to contribute to society and their community Mannered, considerate, ambitious, and confident young men and women ready to enjoy success in the world of work and leisure. View full school

We welcome you to Islamia Primary School. We are the first Islamic faith-based voluntary aided school in the UK, known around the world due to the school’s celebrity founder Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) who established the school 33 years ago. At Islamia Primary School, we focus on providing children with a holistic education, ensuring that they achieve high academic standards in all national curriculum subjects. Our broad, balanced and creative curriculum includes STEM subjects like Coding to enable our pupils to be active citizens in an increasingly technological society. They also use 21st-century skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, collaboration, creativity, and leadership to enhance their learning experience. Our religious and value-based curriculum helps our pupils to develop a sound understanding of the Islamic faith and other faiths, free from distortion, misconceptions, or extremism. They establish a strong spiritual connection with Allah (God), a love of the Qur’an, proficiency in the Arabic language, and learn that the best of actions are those that bring benefit to others. We have a strong emphasis on values and work hard in nurturing children to have exemplary behavior, to be focussed and disciplined, and well prepared for secondary school and life within modern Britain. Our impressive range of extra-curricular activities and enrichment programs allow pupils to take part in a broad range of activities every day. Our school ensures that no one is disadvantaged or discriminated against. We ensure that girls and boys are provided with equal opportunities and have access to all parts of our curriculum. Islamia Primary School is probably the best-known Muslim school in Britain. Islamia Primary School was the first full-time Muslim school of its kind in England and the first to get recognition from the government after a long and difficult struggle. The School opened in October 1983 at Number 8, Brondesbury Park, NW6. Since then we have moved to what was known as the Kilburn & Brondesbury Secondary School. At first just a Nursery, Islamia Primary quickly grew to an Infant and then a Junior School too. The school was soon known for its excellent results and was hugely popular and as a result needed to expand. Also, there was now a growing demand for a Secondary School. So in 1989, the Islamia Schools Trust bid for the Kilburn & Brondesbury Secondary School site which is now home to Islamia Primary School and the independent Islamia Girls Secondary School. The site had been an old, and rather exclusive, Grammar School with many prominent ex-pupils. It had also served as a Synagogue for a time, during the construction of a purpose-built Synagogue over the road, (which is now part of the Al-Sadiq and Al-Zahra Islamic School). Finally, in January 1998, fifteen years after the school was founded, the government granted it state funding. The school continues to maintain excellent academic and spiritual standards. Islamia Primary School is a fully inclusive, voluntary aided primary, Islamic faith school that admits pupils from reception to year 6. We aim to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential, personally, socially, emotionally, and academically in all areas of the curriculum (regardless of their gender, ethnicity, social background, religion, sexual identity, physical ability, or educational needs). View full school

Founded in 1989, our vision was to establish a school where students felt safe, cared for, and enjoyed learning. We sought to not only prepare our students for the academic assessments that lay ahead but equally to take a holistic view of life and place emphasis on their spiritual and moral wellbeing. We hoped to encourage our students to appreciate the gift of life and behave as model exemplars of humanity, equipped with knowledge, wisdom, and compassion. We believed then, as we do today, that to develop into well-rounded individuals, each student must experience life beyond our walls and learn about the world around them. Appreciating differences and respecting one another has always been a central theme in the school. To this end, our students take part in interfaith programs, sporting competitions, business challenges, and debating contests with other schools across the country. Rated Outstanding in all categories by Oftsed in 2017, proves that we are achieving our mission to be an overall provider of excellent education and opportunities. We aim to nurture a society of forward-thinking, conscientious young Muslim women who contribute positively and valuably to our multi-faith, multi-cultural Britain and beyond. Our mission statement encapsulates our approach to education. Providing a secure Islamic environment means a harmonious place where everybody is equal, respects one another, and is a setting that is conducive to learning. It also means we provide a holistic approach to education, supporting the personal development of each student spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally through curricular and non-curricular activities Our School provides an environment where students explore and have the freedom to develop their own identity whilst understanding that they are all equal, unique and valuable individuals each with different and valid viewpoints. We recognize that positive encouragement, appreciation, and respect lead to more contented, wholesome students which play a significant part in their ability to learn and achieve. Through the Religious Studies department, students learn about the integrity and spirituality of their faith and the importance in Islam of respect of other faiths and belief systems. Through our curricular and non-curricular activities, we aim to promote personal responsibility and accountability. Motivated by a team of dedicated and professional staff, the education offered at Islamia Girls School aims to produce mature young ladies with leadership qualities and the ability to contribute, as responsible citizens, to the well-being of our society. We want our students to leave our school with Adab, which is respect for oneself and others, a respect for elders, and a strong sense of empathy for those less fortunate. Finally, as a Muslim school, we encourage our students to always be mindful of Allah and hope that they carry this awareness into their adult lives. We try to impress upon them the importance of establishing regular prayers and maintaining a sense of awareness of a reality that is greater than themselves. The purpose of this is to try and earn the pleasure of Allah by doing good deeds, being kind to others, and caring for the needy. View full school

Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming girls and boys from all backgrounds from the local community. The secondary school opened with just 180 Year 7 students in September 2012. Each year it will welcome another cohort of pupils until it has 1250 11-18-year-olds in 2018 (including the sixth form of 350). In September 2014, Isaac Newton Academy opened a primary phase which has just moved into purpose-built accommodation right next to the secondary academy. We currently have 90 reception children at the primary school, under the leadership of Tam Broadway, Head of Primary. INA Primary will be 3 forms of entry primary school, with 90 children in each year group. Like the secondary school, it will grow a year group at a time. At Isaac Newton Academy we aim to equip every student with the knowledge, learning power, and character necessary for success at university and beyond. We: Set clear, ambitious goals, and rigorously monitor our progress in achieving them. Offer a curriculum emphasizing core academic subjects, while providing the facilities and specialist staff to meet and stimulate a wider range of interests. Employ an approach to teaching that instills knowledge, understanding, and a desire to learn. Ensure that all students, teachers, staff, and parents commit fully to making Isaac Newton Academy a vibrant learning community. At Isaac Newton Academy we believe that all students have the potential to achieve outstanding educational outcomes. We know that the brain is like a muscle, in that its intelligence grows with exercise. Scientists are learning that people have more capacity for life-long learning and brain development than they ever thought. Although individuals have a unique genetic endowment and start with different temperaments and aptitudes, we know that experience, training, and effort are critically important. It is not always those who start the smartest who end up the smartest. This has implications for how we teach and communicate with students. We have recruited outstanding teaching and support staff who share our ethos of high expectations and no excuses and we have prioritized their ongoing training and development. At Isaac Newton Academy we take a systematic approach to assessment, establishing baselines, tracking students frequently, and using regular diagnostic assessments. Each student has an assessment profile and a clear progression path. Each scheme of learning has clear learning objectives. Progress is shared regularly with students and their families so that appropriate support and challenge can be planned and provided. We regularly and rigorously evaluate and assess all that we do as staff to provide a first-class education for our students and strive to constantly improve the quality of teaching and educational provision. Secondary and Sixth Form Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place Ilford IG1 1FY [email protected] Primary Isaac Newton Academy Primary 468 High Road Ilford IG1 1UE [email protected] View full school

Irk Valley is a large primary school close to Manchester’s city center. We are lucky enough to serve a culturally diverse community and we enjoy learning from each other in an atmosphere of mutual respect. This is a warm and friendly school with a family feel, where our children are happy and safe. The staff team works very hard to ensure all children reach their potential. We prepare them for the next stage in their education and their lives by nurturing their skills and talents, encouraging them to pursue their interests, and supporting them to become good citizens. On request, parents will be given a Nursery Application Form to complete. This should be handed in at school with proof of the child’s date of birth. The child’s details will then be entered onto a pre-admission list for September after they are three. All parents must complete an application form even if the child already has a sibling in school. If the classes are full in Nursery, the school will hold waiting lists. The Local Authority will hold waiting lists for other school places. Waiting lists will be held in criteria order according to the oversubscription criteria. Waiting lists will not be operated on a “first come, first served” basis. The amount of time an applicant is on a waiting list will not affect their position on it. At Irk Valley, SMSC underpins much of what we do. We recognize that the personal development of children – spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally – plays a significant role in their ability to learn and to grow into well-rounded members of society. At Irk Valley we offer a broad and balanced curriculum. You will find overviews for each subject area on this page. Please check your child's class page for more information on what they are learning each half term. You can also come and join in with our lessons during parent open days. The Governing body is a team of volunteers that have the important job of looking at the overall direction of the school. It is made up of representatives from the Local Education Authority, the community, members of staff, and elected parents. Our school is a vibrant and exciting place and the Governors, like the staff, are professional, committed, and keen to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. Governors act as ‘critical friends’ of the school, supporting the Headteacher and staff. They monitor and evaluate the school to ensure that best practice is always followed and help to create a safe learning environment that delivers the best possible education to all our pupils. The governors and staff recognize that global issues are an important part of the lives of our pupils living in a world where economies are increasingly interdependent and global communication is a daily reality. At Irk Valley Community School both governors and staff believe that the global dimension should be reflected in the attitudes and values of our pupils, the ethos of the school, the Programmes of Study, and Key Skills. Through the inclusion of an international focus in Irk Valley Community Primary School, we can offer to our pupils, a range of experiences that will enhance their learning and raise awareness of their national and international identity. It is an important belief at Irk Valley Community Primary School that every teacher is a teacher of every pupil including those with SEND. This means that all teachers are responsible for helping every child in their class learn regardless of ability or whether they have a Special Educational Need and/or Disability. We aim to create a curriculum and environment in which all children can develop physically, intellectually and emotionally at a pace which is suited to their individual need and where all children have equal opportunity to access the curriculum to realize their full potential. Our vision is to create a school community where children participate, excel, are proud of their achievements, grow in self-esteem, developing their potential as global citizens. It is our aim at Irk Valley to raise the aspirations and expectations for all pupils with SEND. We want them to understand that they can achieve their goals and that, as teachers, we are here to support them to do so. We are also keen to implement the new 2014 Code of Practice in full. We want every stakeholder to understand their roles and responsibilities in helping children develop so that they achieve their full academic potential. As a school, we are focused on the outcomes that children make and their progress throughout each academic year. We are not concerned with just the hours of support that they have or their extra provision, but instead, how this will help them learn and succeed in their education. Through the aforementioned provision, we also aim to assist children in becoming effective and independent learners. We are aware that most children will not have an extra adult with them going through life to help them, so we must help them be aware of their independence and give them the life skills that are necessary to help them, not only in their education but also their later lives. To ensure that the children are making the correct progress, it is vital that we track their progress using assessments and also record the stages and progress appropriately so that gaps in knowledge are quickly identified to help the child succeed. View full school

Every teacher at Ipswich School is passionate about educating younger people. They know the key to successful education is sharing their passion and capturing the imagination of those they teach. That is the essence of an Ipswich School education. We would be happy to give you an individual tour of the school – just contact our Admissions team to arrange this. We are very proud of our academic success which is one of the key features of Ipswich School. Our pupils realize their potential. By the time children leave the Prep School, they are generally about a year above national expectations, with some working considerably higher than this. In the Senior School, our GCSE and A-Level results are outstanding and we are normally at the top of local results tables. Choosing a school is probably one of the biggest decisions parents have to make. Whether you know Ipswich School already, or perhaps are choosing an independent school for the first time, we firmly believe that we create extraordinary futures for all our pupils.' Being loved by our stakeholders – pupils, parents, the community – is important to us, and we are embedding the following aims within all we do at Ipswich School intending to meet this aspiration. We aim To provide an environment where pupils feel safe and brave in all that they do To present pupils with a wealth of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, and to help them to find their passions To monitor our provision: pastoral, curricular, and co-curricular, learning from the best that we do, to ensure that the only limit on pupils’ development is their own potential To look for new ways to achieve the high standards that the school aspires to, working more smartly by using a ‘less is more approach, and managing the demands on our pupils and staff To strengthen the links in the ‘triangle’ joining parents, pupils, and school, to ensure we communicate well and are all working together with a common purpose To encourage our pupils to consider moral and spiritual values, to understand their place in the world, and to develop a spirit of service within the community To equip our pupils with the skills to be happy in their success at Ipswich School and beyond. Preparatory SchoolAddress: 3 Ivry Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QW Email: [email protected] Tel: +441473282800 View full school