Beit Shvidler Primary School is a voluntary aided, co-educational, Orthodox Jewish primary school located in Edgware which promotes a strong commitment to Orthodox Jewish practice, Torah values, the love of Israel, and educational excellence. It has a broad range of families who have a shared commitment to Shabbos, Kashrus, and community involvement, together with ongoing learning and religious growth.
Beit Shvidler Primary School has a reputation for outstanding Chol and Jewish studies and is based in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art building that opened in 2012. It is a school that is well-resourced, and it utilizes cutting-edge technology and practical resources to ensure that children meet their targets. Its Parent Teacher Association successfully contributes to developing the school through a wide range of activities that engage the local community.
School children become independent, confident, and fully rounded individuals who are ready for their next stage in education. It prepares them to become responsible and determined citizens who have the passion and drive to make positive contributions to their immediate and extended community. As a result of our ethos and high standard in Kodesh learning, our children become knowledgeable and confident in Jewish life.
The children are taught to be proud and thankful to be able to benefit from the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect for people of different faiths and beliefs. We explain that it is incumbent upon us to learn, develop and demonstrate skills and attitudes that enable us to contribute positively to life in modern Britain, but also that this outlook is mandated in the Torah.
The school also focuses on motivating children to always behave with Derech Eretz and respect. It takes every opportunity to praise good behavior and give teachers a variety of ways to reward children. It caring inclusive school and aim for every member of the school community to be valued and respected. Everyone in the school community has rights and responsibilities to ensure that Beit Shvidler Primary School is a safe place to learn and play.
Beit Shvidler Primary School delivers a broad and balanced curriculum through an inclusive and creative approach that sets high expectations, challenges all students, and enhances learning opportunities. Learning at Beit Shvidler is interactive, engaging, accessible to all learners, and stimulating as a result of our teachers' hard work, commitment, and knowledge of the curriculum.
Beit Shvidler Primary School aims to:
- Provide an outstanding and inspiring Kodesh curriculum that is integrated with an excellent Chol education.
- Instill a love of Israel and teach Ivrit as a living language.
- Create a warm and friendly community school.
- Work in partnership with parents to help children learn and develop.
- Add to the life and well-being of the school's local community.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment.
- Ensure that all children have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Encourage children to have respect for themselves and others.
- Offer care and support to children with special educational needs.
