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Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School is well known for its creative flair, its friendly, nurturing atmosphere, and outstanding entrance examination results for boys at seven-plus and girls at eleven plus. The School has imaginative drama, dynamic art, and vibrant music departments, with a wide range of sports and extra-curricular activities. Enriching and challenging opportunities encourage independent thinkers. Enthusiastic and dedicated teachers motivate and inspire pupils, fostering a love of learning. Pupils develop confidence, self-reliance, and respect for others, in preparation for the challenges and opportunities of the modern world. At Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School we place great importance on developing each child’s potential and imagination in a secure and caring environment. Our enthusiastic and dedicated teaching staff work hard to motivate pupils and to foster within them a love of learning. Chiswick & Bedford Park is a friendly, happy school where creativity is developed, lessons are exciting and learning is fun. The School is well known for its high rate of success in entrance examinations and for gaining academic and music scholarships. It has maintained its long-established reputation for high academic achievement, whilst encompassing the latest developments in education and best teaching practice. At Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School we offer high academic standards and we place great importance on developing each child’s potential in a secure and caring atmosphere. We help our pupils to develop good learning habits and thinking skills, and to become confident, independent learners. We aim to motivate pupils and to foster within them a love of learning. We are very aware that children learn in different ways, so we take into account different learning styles, and offer a variety of approaches – visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic – to meet the needs of all our pupils. Children are encouraged to take risks to learn and become independent thinkers. In the classroom, in sport, music, drama, and art, we are keen to ensure that every child discovers and develops the talents and interests that lie within. We value highly the pastoral care which we give, and are proud of the warm, nurturing ethos of the School. In addition to guiding pupils to high academic achievement, our program of learning celebrates personal strengths, builds confidence from an early age, and recognizes the importance of self-esteem. We encourage our pupils to develop a sense of self-discipline, responsibility, and courtesy, as well as sensitivity to the needs of others. Our curriculum is broad and balanced, going beyond the National Curriculum to challenge and inspire our pupils. Our enthusiastic teachers plan carefully to ensure that lessons are stimulating and children are motivated to learn, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or in the hall, enjoying dance, music, or drama sessions. View full school

Our mission is to teach boys to think intelligently, act wisely, and be fully engaged in a challenging and changing world. Values Our four values of integrity, responsibility, endeavor, and curiosity are at the very foundation of every boy’s education at Bedford School and underpin all that we do. integrity has the highest standards of honesty and trustworthiness to stand up for what is right to set an impeccable example of sportsmanship to develop appropriate personal moral views to be fair and reasonable at all times. responsibility to take responsibility for learning and behavior to show respect to all to care for others and support them in what they do to act by school expectations to understand their place and their duties in the school, in the local community, and the world. endeavor to do one’s best in all things, in the classroom and beyond it to try for the sake of the team as well as the individual to aspire to and achieve success in all its forms. Curiosity To take an interest in academic work to ask questions to broaden knowledge and intellect to engage in a wide variety of school events to be aware of the world beyond Bedford School: locally, nationally, and internationally. We encourage boys to develop their intellectual curiosity, broaden their knowledge and develop their own opinions of the world in which they live. Vision An independent boys’ boarding and day school which provides an outstanding round education for up to 1100 boys from age 7-18 by: Stimulating boys intellectually inside the classroom, through an integrated curriculum that stretches across disciplines, age levels, social backgrounds, and nationalities. Challenging boys outside the classroom, through a broad range of extracurricular activities. Empowering boys to be confident, articulate, and resilient in every situation, through their experiences across all parts of school life. View full school

Welcome to the Bedford College website, which has everything you will need to be able to make an informed choice about your training and Education. Whether you are leaving school, interested in degree-level courses, studying part-time to improve your job prospects, or would like to take up a new activity, we want you to understand what makes Bedford College such a great place to study. We can also offer you advice if you are an employer who is responsible for staff training. Our dedicated business training pages are designed to meet all your staff development needs. You can contact our Employer Training Services team directly for tailored programs and support. Bedford College aims to be one of the best general further education colleges in the country, offering courses at all levels from entry-level to higher Education. In particular, we wish to be recognized as: The leading advocate for learning within the local community with reliable and productive links with other partners A nationally recognized center of excellence in arts and technology education The leading provider of care, leisure and business training in the county The best local sixth form measured by results and value-added scores A leading and innovative provider of work-based and community-based learning A provider of expert and individual guidance, advice and other student support services, including first-class learning environments A first-choice employer, well managed, and financially robust. At Bedford College, we actively promote the core values of British society. We provide a range of opportunities to explore these values within our study programs, enrichment activities, and college events to prepare our students for life and work in modern Britain. Bedford College is committed to the advancement and promotion of equality and diversity. We aim to provide a learning and working environment that values individuals equally. The College does not disadvantage individuals by discriminating on any grounds, particularly - Disability, Age, Race, Gender (Sex), Religion and Belief, Sexual orientation, Gender reassignment, Pregnancy & Maternity and Marriage and Civil Partnership (not applicable to Education). For current information regarding Equality and Diversity, please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website. As an organization, we are aware that discrimination exists in many forms. We encourage all our staff and students to ensure that their behavior is not discriminatory and does not make any person feel uncomfortable. The College will not tolerate harassment, bullying, victimization or discrimination, and has procedures in place to deal with and provide support for individuals involved in such incidents. The College is a place where people from a range of cultures and backgrounds study and work with various beliefs, attitudes, values, and abilities. We encourage everyone to share their experiences and celebrate the diversity of the College. The College monitors the ethnicity, age, gender, and disability of its staff and students to ensure that it is representative of the local community and allows everyone to progress towards their chosen goal. View full university