We are a Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, at the heart of the vibrant community of West Hampstead, providing an education for children between 3 and 11 years. Following the best aspirations of the founders of Church of England schools, we are an inclusive school community in the Christian tradition, which rejoices in diversity, serving the whole wider community.
Our school is situated in a beautiful new building (the Omega building) that opened in November 2012. The original Victorian building at 101 Mill Lane (the Alpha building) has recently been refurbished to create an open-plan Early Years’ Foundation Stage Unit.
At Emmanuel, we aim to provide all our children with a happy, safe, and stimulating environment in which they can fulfill their potential, giving them the confidence to be responsible, caring, and tolerant adults in a diverse world, reflecting words contained in our mission statement, “Always treat others as you would have them do to you” as Jesus said in Matthew 7:12.
Our children are provided with a rich, broad, and varied curriculum in which they gain a life-long ‘love for learning’. Irrespective of ability, they are encouraged to do their best and are enabled to reach the highest levels of achievement possible, ensuring the academic, physical, personal, moral, and spiritual enrichment of each unique child.
We attach great importance to the development of self-confidence, self-motivation and seek to enable children to build good relationships based on mutual respect and appreciation. Emmanuel School’s ethos is very positive, reflecting the care and commitment of staff, governors, and children.
Our vision is of a school:
- With a welcoming and caring Christian ethos where everyone is equally valued
- Which provides an excellent education in an inspiring environment
- Which has talented and dedicated staff, working in partnership with parents, to provide an environment where children develop a love of learning
- Where children enjoy a rich and exciting curriculum with a wide range of additional musical, sporting, and artistic activities for all ages
- Where children leave equipped to meet the changes and challenges in their life ahead
This school is committed to helping children achieve good outcomes by providing a safe learning environment that promotes their welfare and helps them to develop socially and emotionally so that they can make the most of their life chances.
In line with the Education Act 2002, the school will ensure that arrangements are in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils by:
- Providing a safe, healthy learning environment that allows them to develop to their full potential
- Safeguarding their welfare, particularly those pupils who are most disadvantaged
- Providing pupils with opportunities to discuss issues and report problems affecting their safety and welfare
- Ensuring safe recruitment practices
- Ensuring robust procedures for recognition and referral where there are welfare or child protection concerns
- Monitoring and supporting pupils who are subject to child protection plans and contributing to the implementation of their plan
- Raising awareness amongst staff of child protection issues and ensuring staff are equipped to deal with concerns
- Teaching children to keep themselves safe and ensuring they know who to approach for help
- Promoting partnership working with parents and professionals.
