At Erith, we all want to make a difference to the life chances of the students in our care. Not only have we done well in terms of examination results but also in a huge range of other activities, which develop the “whole child”.We care passionately about sport, both individual achievements and team competitions, and creativity through art, music, dance, drama. We care about enriching children’s lives through school day trips and longer journeys which improve students’ understanding of particular subjects as well as developing vital personal skills. All of these go beyond exam grades and cannot be measured in league tables.
Children in our school make good progress. They gain new skills, knowledge, and confidence, as they move from year to year in preparation for adult life. We work in a culture of success and achievement – set in a positive ethos of a firm, fair and caring staff the success of the school is down to the hard work of many teams of staff at the school the teachers, the support staff, and the Governing Body. These teams will work very hard for you and your children.
There has been an Erith School serving the local community for over 100 years. We are proud of our heritage, however, we do not stand still and have ambitious plans for the future. Erith School is not a Local Authority Maintained School this ceased when Erith School became a self-governing school, firstly as a Foundation School and then as a new-style Academy. In other words, the Governors are in charge – working in partnership with teachers and support staff, parents, and the local community.
Self-governance means that the Governors take on a greater strategic role in determining the direction and development of the school. At Erith School, we firmly believe that we have the strength in our Governing Body, in our senior staff, and in our teachers and support staff to do this successfully. We now enjoy greater autonomy, a sense that our destiny is in our own hands.
The Curriculum offered at Erith School for all our students is broad and balanced and provides them with an opportunity to study a wide range of different subjects.
We believe that good teaching, underpinned by a strong curriculum and an effective approach to delivering SMSC (spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development) will enable our students to become well-rounded and confident young people who are prepared for life in a multi-cultural, modern Britain.
Erith School has an inclusive approach to education for all students, including More Able & Talented students. We believe that all students should be given opportunities to fulfill their potential. We recognize that in our school these students will have a wide range of needs and might not present themselves as able students.
Students will have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities to enhance their knowledge or to acquire new skills through Master Classes, Summer Schools, trips, and online activities. Support for students who participate at a high level in sport is also available.
