Our Lady of Grace Catholic Infant School is a voluntary aided Catholic School within the Archdiocese of Westminster, (which, through the Westminster Diocesan Education Service is responsible for the appointment of the Foundation Governors). The school was opened in September 1972 as a two-form entry Infants' School with pupils aged 4 to 7 years. It is designed as a semi-open plan building consisting of three suites. Each suite has one practical area and two classroom bases. The practical areas are used by all the children and provide facilities for cooperative teaching and learning.
The Nursery Unit was opened in April 1980 and caters to children who will be 4 years of age during the school year. Attendance is either on a part-time morning or afternoon basis or on a full-time basis for those working parents who qualify for the free nursery childcare grant for 30 hours. There is a maximum of 26 children at each part-time or full-time session. One Teacher and one Nursery Assistant (NNEB) are appointed so that two responsible adults are present at all times, with additional support provided by part-time Support Assistants, Students, and Parents.
Our curriculum seeks to:-
- Recognize that everything we do and teach ultimately relates to our belief in God.
- Meet the needs of young children through the provision of opportunities for first-hand experience and plenty of practical work.
- Provide equal access and opportunity for all children regardless of gender or special need.
- Foster a sense of inquiry and a love of learning, as well as encourage the ability to think for oneself and become an independent learner.
- Enable children to work collaboratively together, and with adults, forming good social relationships.
- Ensure the highest levels of achievement for each child according to his/her capabilities, through quality teaching, high expectations, regard for Truth, and making the best possible use of available resources.
- Help children develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the world around them.
- Generally promote the spiritual, moral, and cultural development of our children, as they grow and develop in our care.
