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At George Green’s School, we pride ourselves on our passion for learning. The school has a long and successful history of providing an excellent education for young people on the Isle of Dogs, through an exciting and rich learning environment, committed to the development and achievement of the whole student. Our mission to be a school a traditional place of learning with a rich history, underpinned by a commitment to providing exceptional experiences through clubs, quality teaching, and impressive links with prestigious businesses and universities, is mirrored by the high expectations we have of our students and the traditional values of hard work and discipline we instill. Students at George Green’s can achieve excellent results because of our high standards of teaching and support allowing them to become high-achieving, independent learners, who will go on to the university or career of their choice. As well as achieving academic success, our students develop into respectful, caring individuals who play an active role in their community. At George Green’s, students enjoy a well-ordered, safe and respectful environment. Our smart uniform has increased student pride we have a strong support system with students at the center, helping them to achieve the best that they can, and an extensive range of enrichment opportunities for all students. At George Green’s School, we truly believe in our values of ‘Adventurous, Ambitious and Excellence’. All staff is passionate about providing our students with an enriching, academically ambitious center of excellence offering a wealth of opportunities involving creative and cultural capital that prepares young people to be talented, confident, and successful global citizens of tomorrow. We understand that by developing relationships based on trust, we can encourage each other to try new experiences, which will allow students/staff to challenge themselves and take risks that will foster personal growth, confidence and develop self-esteem, and through creating a culture that demands high expectations, we can live our core values of Adventurous, Ambitious and Excellence. We are incredibly proud of our inclusive culture students to come from all over the world to study with us. We aim to instill and practice the British values outlined by the Government in all students for students to understand the democratic system and combatting discrimination, and acceptance and respect of different faiths and beliefs, and appreciation of the power of law and understanding of individual rights and freedom. At George Green’s School, we actively promote a culture of mutual respect and tolerance, democracy, the rule of law, freedom, and equal opportunities. These British values permeate throughout the school curriculum and all that we offer our students, ensuring they support the development of the whole child, into a confident, independent individual that positively contributes to the wider community. Our vision of ‘Adventurous, Ambitious and Excellence’ is replicated in our Sixth Form, passionate staff, and enriching educational provisional and a variety of extra- opportunities designed to develop the students personally and academically prepare Sixth Form students for life after George Green’s and a competitive edge when entering their chosen pathway. View full school

At George Carey Church of England Primary School, children are at the heart of everything that we do. We pride ourselves in our child-centered approaches and the pupil's voice is valued. We are located within the Rivergate Community Centre at the heart of the Barking Riverside development an area that continues to grow. As such we are at the center of this new, rich and diverse community. We deliver much of the curriculum through a cross-curricular topic-based approach using Cornerstones. Specific details of what that means for each year group can be found on the Cornerstones part of the website. Mathematics is generally taught separately and independently from the topics of the Cornerstones. As a Church of England Primary School, much of our teaching is explicitly Christian and we promote Christian values throughout all that we do. We follow the Diocese of Chelmsford R.E. curriculum. Children learn about other world religions as well as Christianity, promoting tolerance and understanding between people of all faiths and also those with no strong religious beliefs. We believe that the curriculum should be rich and stimulating and that children should be excited and engaged in their learning. Learning does not necessarily have to take place within classrooms and we aim to exploit the learning opportunities offered by our grounds and in the local environment. The most important underlying principle of a curriculum is to help children learn. We believe that a successful curriculum is brought to life by high-quality teaching, inspirational learning activities, and opportunities to listen and plan for the developing interests and motivations of children. Cornerstones Curriculum is delivered through a range of inspirational yet rigorous learning projects. These are based on the National Curriculum but bring learning together in new and exciting ways. Each project combines different strands of learning so that children learn more holistically and start to challenge themselves and learn problem-solving skills as they create truly fantastic learning opportunities. Science should be fun and practical with hands-on activities, using scientific vocabulary and theory as to how, why, where, and when. We want the children to be motivated to ask questions of a scientific nature and to have the opportunity to experience science firsthand, in line with the National Curriculum. Science is integrated into our Cornerstones Curriculum. This enables children to meet science in the context of a wider topic. For more information on the specific content of our science curriculum please see the Wider Curriculum page or ask a teacher. The agreement sets out the school’s commitment to your child and the action parents should take to support us. We take seriously our responsibility to offer your child a good education and so the agreement also outlines the school’s roles and responsibilities and contains the key principles, rules, and expectations by which the school operates. The SLT and Governors at George Carey Church of England Primary School have planned to use the Sports Premium this year to enrich the P.E. curriculum for a large number of children using the Sports Premium. The funding represents £10.00 per child plus £16,000. This complements additional money from the overall school budget, which is used to provide a wealth of sports and physical activities for all children. We believe that the funding should be used to involve and interest children in a variety of physical activities and the aim is for children to take up sports and games for the long term, which in turn will give them good attitudes to exercise and help to make them more active, stronger, leading to better health and fitness. The development of the Rivergate community was first conceived approximately 20 years ago as part of a plan to develop the Thames Gateway to the East of London along the North bank of the Thames. This has been one of the biggest development projects in Europe. Opened in September 2011, the school, along with the Rivergate Centre, was the first community building completed within the new development. The school is named after George Carey, a former Archbishop of Canterbury, who was born and raised in Dagenham. Lord and Lady Carey formally opened the school on 27th March 2012. George Carey School was set up as a Voluntary Aided School within the Diocese of Chelmsford under the umbrella of the Church of England. The school was designed and conceived as a community facility that could work in partnership with the Rivergate Centre. The school was first open to pupils on 12th September 2011 with 250 pupils on roll and a staff of 35. Since then we have grown to over 600 pupils with a staff of 90, and we are still growing. We had an Ofsted inspection in October 2012 after just 13 months of being open. It was a major achievement to achieve an overall grade of ‘good’ after such a short period. We are now looking to the future and have set a strong ambition towards ‘outstanding’ provision shortly. View full school

Gellifaelog Primary School has a very successful Eco-Committee that leads Eco Activities in our school. We are now working towards the most prestigious Eco award - Platinum status! The Eco-Committee includes pupils from Years 3 to 6. Pupils in Years 1 & 2 will have opportunities throughout the academic year to train to be elected on the Eco-Committee on arrival to the Junior years. This training will consist of participating in Eco-related activities in our lunchtime Eco-Club. The Eco-Committee is committed to encouraging whole school action to improve the environment of our school. Disability is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Some learners with healthcare needs may be disabled for that Act others may not be. There are various duties under the Equality Act 2010 which are relevant in the context of learners with healthcare needs who are also disabled. The responsible body of a school must not discriminate, harass or victimize disabled learners and in some cases, other particular persons. The responsible body is also subject to a duty to make reasonable adjustments (section 85 of the Equality Act 2010). Local authorities must prepare and implement an accessibility strategy about schools for which they are the responsible body. Any staff member within the education setting may be asked to provide support to learners with healthcare needs, including assisting or supervising the administration of medicines. This role is entirely voluntary. Staff members must receive sufficient and suitable training and achieve the necessary level of competence before they take on the responsibility. No staff member can be required to administer or supervise medication unless it forms part of their contract, terms, and conditions or a mutually agreed job plan. The education setting should fully understand the importance of all learners taking part in physical activities and staff should make appropriate adjustments to sports and other activities to make them accessible to all learners, including after-hours clubs and team sports. Staff should be made fully aware of learners’ healthcare needs and potential triggers. They should know how to respond appropriately and promptly if made aware that a learner feels unwell. They should always seek guidance when considering how participation in sporting or other activities may affect learners with healthcare needs. Separate ‘special provisions’ for particular activities should be avoided, with an emphasis instead on activities made accessible for all. Where this might not be possible, advice from healthcare or physical education professionals and the learner should be sought. Staff should also understand that it may be appropriate for some learners with healthcare needs to have medication or food with them during physical activity such learners should be encouraged to take the medication or food when needed. View full school

Gayhurst is a school where children come first a vibrant, inclusive school that reflects the community it serves. Every child here is valued, cared for, and nurtured in an environment that stimulates intellectual curiosity and develops not just academic achievement, but physical development, imagination, and creativity, spirituality, personal, social, and cultural development. We aim to prepare children for their future and for the possibilities of a world that is rapidly changing due to new and exciting technologies. We aim to equip them with the skills they need for their future, and a means by which they can continue to be inspired to develop independently. We have an ambitious vision for the development of the school reflected in our core commitment to learning and excellence, to ensure that your child receives a broad and balanced education that fosters a lifelong love of learning. We include parents, carers, families, and staff to ensure that we provide development opportunities for the wider school community to create a happy, united, and successful school. Gayhurst is a school where everyone can succeed, where every voice is heard, and where no child will go unsupported in developing to their full potential. At Gayhurst Community School, we foster a love of learning by delivering an innovative curriculum rich in creativity and high in academic expectations. From Nursery to Year 6, cross-curricular topics have been created that cover the National Curriculum subjects in a relevant and engaging way. Our topics have also been created to make full use of the local area. This might include looking at the geographical features of our local area or studying the people of different places. A recent project, My Hackney, saw children across the school visiting the local area and sharing their favorite places. We understand that children learn in different ways and a range of environments, so we aim to be learning outside the classroom and outdoors as much as possible. Trips range from visiting local parks to having a day at The Natural History Museum. The result should be well-rounded individuals who are curious about the world around them and hungry to learn more. At Gayhurst we follow the local authority admissions procedure. All admissions are managed by The Learning Trust. In-year admissions are also managed by The Learning Trust but the school welcomes parents who wish to tour the school or make inquiries about places in specific year groups. Once children have been offered a place at Gayhurst families will be invited to complete admissions paperwork and discuss their child's needs at the school. Our curriculum is designed to fully meet the requirements of the new National Curriculum but also to ensure that we provide rich learning opportunities, which deepen and extend understanding. The curriculum is divided into subjects and the majority of these are taught weekly (or daily for English and Maths). Besides, several subjects are taught in blocks. Parental involvement is welcomed and valued at Gayhurst and is crucial to enriching the experience of the children at the school. The Parent Teachers' Association at Gayhurst is called COGS (Community of Gayhurst School). COGS works to create strong links between the staff, parents, and others associated with the school. It organizes regular events such as the Summer and Winter fairs and International Evening which bring the school together and are always fun occasions. These, along with the Friday cake stalls, also help to raise funds for activities and equipment that are not covered by the school's main budget. COGS holds regular meetings which all are welcome to attend, a member of the senior teaching staff is usually present too. This is a chance to talk about where funds should be spent and ideas for events, as well as an opportunity to meet other parents from across the school. Gayhurst, Kingsmead, and Mandeville school work in partnership to ensure outstanding outcomes for all the children of our schools and beyond. In June 2017 the schools became a three school federation and now we have one governing body across the three schools. The governing body is mostly volunteers, meeting regularly and working closely with the Executive Headteacher and the senior leadership team to help the schools develop successfully and to promote high standards of educational achievement. The Governing body is made up of the school’s Executive Headteacher, Local Authority governors and co-opted governors, elected parents, and elected staff members. Together, our primary concern is for the welfare of the schools as a whole and we operate within a standard Code of Conduct for those involved in aspects of public life. At Gayhurst, we take pride in the high standards of good behavior that our children exhibit in and around the school. We believe that good behavior and respect for each other and our surroundings ensure a calm and productive atmosphere in which to learn. We have very high expectations of behavior and always aim to develop children’s understanding of the impact of choices they make, whether positive or negative. Positive praise for doing the right thing is very important to us here at Gayhurst and rewards for good behavior are many and varied. They begin with praise and are reinforced with stickers, certificates, and whole school recognition in the form of a ‘Gold Award’ which is awarded in an assembly. There are also whole class awards when the prize is a class picnic, cinema trip or another treat – sometimes picked by the children themselves. The school operates a ‘Stay on Green’ behavior system whereby children are rewarded for ‘staying on a green’ by having golden time at the end of each week. Golden time is a fun time when children get to play games in their classroom or outside on the playground. View full school

Welcome to Gatton Primary School. The first purpose-built Muslim Voluntary Aided Primary School in the Country. Gatton School is based in Tooting, London Borough of Wandsworth. The modern accommodation boasts comfortable, well-equipped classrooms, a swimming pool, and a large sports hall. The school is undergoing expansion from two to three forms of entry. This has led to a second site being established, which is based in Balham (a short drive from the main site in Tooting). Gatton is an inclusive school community. Our pupils come from diverse cultures and backgrounds, with over 25 languages spoken by our families. At Gatton, all stakeholders (staff, parents, pupils, and governors) work collaboratively to ensure all our pupils thrive. We are dedicated to helping them secure the very best outcomes. The school has developed a creative curriculum designed to educate, engage and enthrall pupils. The school curriculum consists of the English National Curriculum, Religious Studies, and MFL Arabic. Also, there is a wide range of enrichment activities on offer during the school day and through our extended provision (e.g. workshops, clubs, visits, visitors, and special themed days/weeks). Our school website provides a range of useful information about the school, for example, key policies, curriculum maps, reports on outcomes for pupils, and copies of the monthly parent newsletters which include information about the excellent quality of provision. Gatton offers a welcoming atmosphere and fantastic teamwork and these features are evident in all aspects of school life. We hope you enjoy exploring this website and finding out more about our school. Gatton School is a voluntary aided primary school. We commit to inclusive education and strive to maintain a high-quality teaching and learning environment for all children within an Islamic ethos. We place a high value on establishing close links between home and school so that we can effectively work together to achieve the best for each child. Parents are welcomed to attend special programs in the school. There are opportunities to share in events such as assemblies. We also try to keep you informed about school life through our newsletters and prearranged parent consultation evenings that inform parents of progress. This is supplemented with written reports. We aim to create a caring, warm, Islamic atmosphere within which pupils can develop to their full potential. Through the teaching and practice of Islam, in the light of the Qur'an and Sunnah, we aim to help our pupils to develop a love for Allah (Subhaana wa Ta’aalaa) and confidence in their identity as young Muslim children. By providing stimulating and differentiated work, setting tasks and goals that are achievable, we aim to acknowledge and actively encourage all abilities within the school. Our target is to continually assess and positively reward the effort and progress made by our pupils. We have high expectations of our pupils, not only in academic excellence but also in standards of behavior, appearance, and character, both inside and outside the school. We hope to equip our pupils with the skills to face the challenges of today’s changing world by encouraging communication, personal growth, and confidence at all levels, and respect for all the creation of Allah. We hope insha'Allah to maintain close co-operation between the school, parents, and the wider community. Our specific aims are therefore to: Establish Gatton Primary School as a caring and respectful community where pupils, parents, and staff feel welcome, safe, and valued as individuals. Help every individual pupil to develop confidence, self-esteem, ambition, and self-discipline. Teach all areas of the curriculum in a way that is accessible and challenging for pupils. Develop a school environment where quality and attainment are valued. Maintain professionalism and teamwork amongst staff. Encourage children to feel responsible for the school, community, and the environment. Work in partnership with parents for the benefit of the pupils. View full school

Gatehouse is an independent school for girls and boys aged 3 to 11 in London’s East End. Housed in a recently renovated Victorian building and set in landscaped grounds which include climbing frames and an Astroturf sports court. The site is alongside the 20 acres of Victoria Park and the Regent’s Canal. At Gatehouse we aim to provide children with a caring and supportive learning environment, developing and encouraging each child’s abilities and helping them to build an excellent foundation for life and work. Classes are non-streamed, and of mixed ability throughout all age ranges. From age seven up, children are subject taught by highly qualified specialist staff as well as having their own dedicated form teacher. Children of any race, colour, creed, background and intellect shall be accepted as pupils and work side by side, without streaming or any kind of segregation, with the aim that each child shall get to know and love God, and to develop their own uniqueness of personality, to enable them to appreciate the world and the world to appreciate them. The school moved to its present site in the mid-1970s, where Christian values and principles still form the backbone to school life. Gatehouse sets out to provide the best education possible for children, establishing a modern outlook on primary education while ensuring that it retains the key values on which it was first founded. We believe parental support is linked with school achievement, and we are always happy to meet with you to discuss your child and look forward very much to meeting you when you come to visit. At Gatehouse we offer a wide variety of extra-curricular activities during lunch time or after school to encourage your child’s passions and interests – everything from football to chess, to yoga and dance, Art and gardening. Clubs are weekly and vary in terms of length. They are charged per term, although it is worth noting that they are unlikely to occur in the first week or last week of each term. Some clubs are likely to fill up quicker than others, in which case a waiting list will operate. Children at Gatehouse are all valued as individuals and develop an excellent approach to academic work, achieving high standards throughout the school. Our independent approach to learning ensures that all of our children acquire a determination to enjoy every opportunity and learn to give of their best in all that they do. inclusive ethos supported by a dedicated and extremely talented team of staff who ensure each child’s natural curiosity about the world is expanded and encouraged. This is achieved through the blending of traditional values and the best of modern educational thinking. View full school

We at Gateacre School are driven by the belief that each child should go to a great school and should become a great learner through our values Belief, Achieve, Succeed. At Gateacre we aim to ensure that all our young people become great learners by providing outstanding education, in an environment that is warm, friendly, and caring. As your child starts life at school with us, whether they are about to embark on an exciting and opportunity-filled adventure where they will meet new people, learn new skills, and develop and grow as a young person. Or, if they are returning to be part of our 6th Form, we are here to help, support, and guide them as they become great learners and celebrate academic success. On arriving at Gateacre you will be inspired by the outstanding modern learning environment. This is a wonderful and rapidly improving school. We are proud to work and a school where our students are proud to belong. We look forward to working alongside you and your child in the coming years and beyond so that we can celebrate with you their success along the way. We believe that our prime function at Gateacre is to facilitate learning and to provide a broad, balanced, and relevant education for all our students. The school curriculum gives a balanced and broadly based education that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of our students and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life. Throughout the school, there is a regular assessment, and parents are provided with interim review and a yearly written report. All students are given academic targets and all are encouraged to exceed them. Numeracy complements literacy and is sometimes called ‘mathematical literacy. Both skills are needed to function fully in modern life. Research shows that people with good literacy skills are more likely to have higher self-esteem, better health, better jobs, and higher wages. This is because they are more able to take advantage of the opportunities that life may offer them. As part of the Literacy Focus in school, resources will be uploaded here every 2 weeks for pupils to access from home. The resources will correspond with the school fortnightly focus covered in virtual tutor sessions, so pupils can familiarise themselves with the tasks and work on extending their knowledge. Further resources will be available so pupils can improve their writing skills - targeting specific areas key skills sheets and tasks along with mark sheets can be downloaded and completed in addition to homework set by subject teachers. To improve literacy across the school we encourage pupils to incorporate the focus in all subjects, therefore we hope you will encourage your child to take advantage of the work provided. Being in the sixth form can be challenging, but they work with the sixth form will help you to meet your targets within your A-Level subjects. Sixth formers have a study room that only they can use, the aim for this is to give you your study area that provides both privacy and silence to help boost concentration. Within this, you are allowed tea and coffee. Other perks of being in the sixth form include being able to go outside of school for your lunch which is a bonus, as well as having your own space in the atrium. You are treated as responsible young adults and given the freedom of non-contact periods that you are trusted to use wisely. Individuality is the greatest asset you can possess, we have a great student community where all individuals are accepted regardless of their different backgrounds, and the different departments we have here reflected that. Involving yourself in school life is the best thing you can do, sixth form is tough and it does involve a lot of hard work however having different interests allows you to flourish through school life a lot easier. View full school

Gascoigne Primary School is a vibrant and diverse community where pupils enjoy and achieve in a safe environment. Every member of our school community: pupils, parents, staff, and Governors are treated with respect. We pride ourselves on the care and provision we offer to pupils and staff alike. Gascoigne Primary School is an inclusive and diverse, purpose-built, semi-open-plan building, built in 1977 to replace the original Victorian school. Additional Early Years provision, which comprises two Nurseries and five Reception classes, was opened in February 1994. Gascoigne Infants and Juniors amalgamated in January 1999. A new dining hall was built in 2008. Four new classrooms and a new music room were built in 2013. In September 2016, Gascoigne Primary opened a brand new all-purpose built school within proximity called The Shaftesburys Site. The capacity is 1200 pupils, but as the school grows to a seven form entry primary school - there will be nearer 1500 pupils attending when full. The Shaftesburys Site has three floors and an exciting rooftop playground. It consists of: a 78 place nursery, three classes in each year group from Reception to Year 6, an Art studio, a Music room, a Nurture Room, and a Family Liaison room. There are six play decks for physical exercise or outdoor learning. All staff at Gascoigne Primary are committed to supporting children to gain academic success. The school aims to provide: a personal point of contact for every child and their parents to offer support and guidance for the children’s development and achievements and to monitor the children’s progress and achievement. The overall school philosophy is to promote positive behavior through praise. Politeness, kindness, and consideration to others are desired at all times. You are very welcome to visit the school to have a look for yourself and meet our very friendly team. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school’s main office. One of our Admin Team will usually lead a tour of the school and a member of the Senior Leadership Team will also be pleased to meet you. If your child has additional or special educational needs, our Inclusion Managers would also be happy to meet with you to discuss provision for your child. Our school is currently growing to 7 forms of entry with Nursery provision. Our intake for each year group will therefore eventually be 210 with a 234 place Nursery. At Gascoigne, we are driven to ensure that all children receive the best possible education. We pride ourselves on the quality of the Teaching and Learning on offer, and continually seek to improve the quality of outcomes for our pupils. The Nursery Provision can admit up to 234 pupils on a part-time basis we are also able to offer full-time places if needed. Children are admitted during the academic year in which they reach their fourth birthday. As far as possible, parents' preferences for morning or afternoon sessions are honored. We have provision for 3-year-olds. The greatest priority for parents and school is keeping our children safe. Information on how the school does this can be found in many of our policies including safeguarding policies, e-safety, health and safety, and many others. For parents, one of the biggest challenges for maintaining children's safety is the ever-increasing world of social media and the internet. We have attached some links to excellent websites that we hope you will find useful in helping keep your child safe. The Word of Christ International School is located at Pamkrono, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It is a charitable Institution accredited by Ghana Education Service. It is an approved school that provides services to the residents as well as the nearby villages from Nursery through to Junior High School. The pupils continue to make good progress in all areas of the curriculum especially in the area of speaking and reading. They believe that much credit goes to the International support they receive from our school, GASCOIGNE PRIMARY SCHOOL. Gascoigne has over the years supported Word of Christ International School with resources, such as reading texts, story tapes, writing materials, and school uniforms. A member of staff visited the school to help set up a school library with books provided by Gascoigne and delivered reading sessions with the staff and some of the children in the school. View full school

At Garth, we believe in giving every child the opportunity to reach his/her full potential within a happy and caring environment. We try to instill confidence, develop self-esteem and independence in our pupils so they can go forward believing in themselves and feeling ready to tackle what lies ahead of them. As a ‘Rights Respecting School’, we are committed to promoting the values and principles of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. It is at the heart of our school’s planning, policies, practice, and ethos. As a ‘Rights Respecting School,’ we teach about children’s rights and model rights and respect in all relationships. We firmly believe that every child has a ‘right to learn and go to school’ (Article 28) and a ‘right to be the best they can be’. (Article 29). We offer a rich and exciting curriculum and endeavor to meet the differing needs of all learners. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities which include sport, music, and ICT. We place great emphasis on educational visits to enhance our curriculum and provide opportunities for our children’s ‘voices’ to be heard through our active School Council, Eco Committee, and Sports Council. We are committed to raising standards across the curriculum, particularly in numeracy and literacy. We have been recognized as a ‘Healthy School’ and we were thrilled to be the first school in Bridgend to gain ECO-SCHOOL status. In 2013, we received a ‘Platinum Green Flag’ for sustained effort and commitment to environmental issues. We were delighted to achieve the ‘Investors in Families’ award and ‘Rights Respecting Schools’ status last year. Garth Primary is a learning community in which everyone is encouraged to ‘Reach for the Stars. At Garth Primary School children love learning. They are encouraged to strive for excellence and to reach above and beyond their expectations. We are committed to providing a secure, happy, and nurturing environment in which each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills that enable them to become independent learners. Our aims, regardless of needs, background or religion are to include all children equally and to provide stimulating and challenging learning opportunities to develop autonomy, confidence, creativity, and self-esteem. We believe that every child matters and has important skills and talents that will equip them for success in life. We are committed to nurturing these skills and talents and celebrating every child's achievement, great and small. View full school

Our purpose is to develop children's capacities as responsible, successful, and effective young people who are confident in contributing to the ever-changing and challenging society we live in. We aim to provide a happy, secure, and encouraging environment for your child to grow and develop in. We endeavor to ensure everyone in our school feels valued, included, is aware of their rights and responsibilities, and able to respect the rights of others. We hope you find our school website informative as well as entertaining. Our website aims to enhance and extend our communication as well as showcase our children’s learning and achievements. Besides, we hope that it will offer you a flavor of the range of activities that occur in our school throughout the year. The school aims to provide each child with an education tailored to his/her individual needs. We aim to develop self-reliance and initiative and are constantly aware of the need of the society that we develop the whole child so that he/she may take up a useful position in that society. Pupils will be given opportunities to pursue individual enthusiasm and will learn to share in cooperative enterprises. To inform and involve parents and carers as part of a partnership that fosters positive attitudes in the children and allows them to achieve their potential. To ensure the best possible provision for pupils with special educational needs and to promote understanding and concern for those needs within our school community. To support the Council’s policies that aim to promote a truly integrated multi-racial society. To ensure that all staff has continued professional development opportunities to allow them to fulfill their role in achieving our aims. Situated in Garrowhill, in the east end of Glasgow, Garrowhill Primary Primary currently caters to approx 390 pupils, with 14 classes covering all primary years from Primary 1 to Primary 7 on a co-educational basis. The school can cater for over 500 pupils (parents should note that the operational capacity of the school may vary, dependent upon the number of pupils at each stage and on the way classes are organized). The school old school building was opened in 1939 and consisted of a horseshoe-shaped main building. Recently we have moved to a new state-of-the-art learning facility on the same campus which includes classrooms, library, assembly hall, gym hall, music room, ICT suite, and conference room. View full school

We are a Wandsworth maintained school for children and young people aged 11-19 with Moderate Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Speech, Language, and Communication difficulties. We cater to 183 students. We place our students at the center of everything we do. Our provision suits a wide variety of needs and personalities. We offer a wide range of accreditations including GCSE, Functional Skills, Entry Level Certificates, BTEC, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and ASDAN. As a result, our students achieve outstanding outcomes. As a Maths and Computing Specialist School, we have invested heavily in technology. Our inclusive approach and our focus on rights and responsibilities have earned us the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award. Our Sixth Form provides opportunities for students to experience local college placements, vocational and practical courses, providing further curriculum and life-long learning support. Garratt Park students benefit from being educated by a dedicated team of professionals. Staff and students work together in pleasant surroundings with excellent facilities. Garratt Park School aims to enable young people to achieve their fullest potential through a broad and balanced curriculum. All members of the school have the right to experience success within a caring community that recognizes their efforts and celebrates their achievements. Garratt Park School aims to enable its students to: Foster a caring, respectful attitude to others. Become independent and socially competent adults. Earn their living, gain job satisfaction, enjoy their learning, and be eager to continue learning. Take pride in yourself. Develop self-confidence, an ability to communicate, and acquire the skills necessary in life. Be able to play a positive role in today’s society Achieve their fullest potential. The School values, as agreed and developed by the whole staff team, are CHIRP: Compassion Honesty Inspiration Respect Professionalism All students at Garratt Park School have a statement of Special Educational Need (SEN) or an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) in which their major need has been identified as a moderate learning difficulty (MLD). A school placement that meets their needs will have been recommended to parents/carers by educational professionals or will be the parents’ first choice. Most parents will have attended a termly Open Morning (dates available from Garratt Park School or current SENCO) or will have requested a show round (please contact the school to make an appointment). A request to the Local Authority for a place at Garratt Park School can be made following the annual review procedure in Year 5 or from the student’s secondary school if it is not the expected time for transition. The local authority will write to you in September of Year 6, seek your preference(s) and consult with schools on your behalf. You do not need to complete the request form for a secondary place. View full school

Garfield Primary School is a successful vibrant school set in the heart of Wimbledon. We are all extremely proud of our school’s ethos and mission statement ‘To be Outstanding in all that we do’. In collaboration with this, we ensure that our Core Values of Learning Respect, Equality, Determination, Inspiration, Friendship, Excellence and Courage, permeate through all that we do. We take pride in being a multi-cultural community. Visitors to our school always comment on our calm and purposeful atmosphere. Garfield is a place where children embrace challenge and flourish in achievement. Our curriculum ensures that pupils receive an exciting and motivational education, which encourages them to always aspire to be the best that they can be. A wide range of after-school clubs also enables continued learning outside of the classroom and provides all pupils with the opportunity to extend and excel in their talents. E-safety is integrated into the ICT curriculum at all levels so that awareness of online safety becomes second nature to our children, leaving them confident, competent, but most of all safe, internet users. Children at Garfield use the internet regularly as part of their learning. Outside school children have access to a wide range of technology, including computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Staff have been trained and are alert to the dangers children face online and to the warning signs of cyberbullying or grooming. A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation as a whole family about how the internet should be used safely and responsibly when online at home, at school, or at a friend's house. To support parents in creating a family agreement Childnet International has put together some free advice and a helpful family agreement template for families to use as a starting point. This is to ensure they benefit from the same opportunities as all other children and that the gap is narrowed regarding their attainment. This also includes those children who have previously been eligible for free school meals at any point in the last 6 years (Ever 6 children). Since 2015 the funding now covers nursery-aged children. It is for schools to decide how the Pupil Premium funding is spent in a way they believe will be best in supporting the raising of attainment and meeting the social and emotional needs of the most vulnerable children. The progress and attainment of PP and Ever 6 children are tracked throughout the year. Progress is discussed at Pupil Progress meetings and parents are regularly updated on the progress of their child. Interventions are monitored and evaluated when the intervention ends after a fixed-term period and adapted or amended if they are seen to be unsuccessful. Governors are updated termly on how Pupil Premium funding is being spent and the impact it is having on the pupil’s progress. The governing body is made up of parent, co-opted, and staff governors. Parent governors are voted for by the parents and carers of children attending the school. Governors are appointed for a four-year term. The full governing body meets as a whole group twice a term to approve policies, review the progress and direction of the school, and vote on significant decisions. However, governors are in constant contact with the school and each other, as well as attend at least one of the sub-committees once a term. Garfield School recognizes its legal and moral duty to promote the well-being of children and protect them from harm and respond to child abuse. We believe that every child, regardless of age, has at all times and in all situations a right to feel safe and protected from any situation or practice that results in a child being physically or psychologically damaged, as per Garfield Child Protection Policy. Here at Garfield, English and Maths lessons take place each morning, with Science and the foundation subjects taught in the afternoons. As far as possible a cross-curricular, thematic approach is used. A theme is selected and applied across a year group each half term. By adding this dimension to learning we can provide opportunities for key skills to develop across the curriculum and to cultivate creative thinking. During the year we have themed weeks, such as Book Week, Arts Week, and Science Week, which allow children to develop their skills in a more focused way. Educational visits reinforce the learning taking place in the classroom. We also have visits from a variety of experts including musicians, historians, and scientists. We benefit from the help of our parent volunteers who work alongside teachers during Guided Reading, and we welcome input from any parents who would like to offer their expertise in any curriculum areas. We teach all the elements of the syllabus of the 2014 National Curriculum for both core (English, Maths, and Science) and foundation subjects (History, Geography, Computing, Music, Art and Design, Physical Education, Design and Technology, and French in KS2). Religious Education is a statutory requirement and we follow the Merton Agreed Syllabus. Children from Years 1-6 are assessed about age-related expectations (AREs,) using ‘Herts for Learning, a system adopted by Merton schools. View full school