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Brookland Junior School is a non-denominational community junior school for girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 11, maintained by the London Borough of Barnet. We are situated on the northern edge of Hampstead Garden Suburb in a residential area. Most pupils attend Brookland Infant School on the same site. The two schools have strong links to ensure that our children’s emotional, social and educational development progresses smoothly from 4-11. We have four-year groups, with 3 classes of 30 in each year. The children benefit from a spacious, green setting that is screened from houses and roads. There are a large field and two playgrounds. We have excellent facilities and a small covered and heated swimming pool (April-October). Children achieve and progress very well and benefit from and enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities, enhanced by a variety of exciting events, activities, and clubs. We have the advantage of children who share traditions from many cultures and countries. We value and celebrate our similarities and differences. Brookland is a very caring community where each individual is respected and valued. Our staff and our children have a passion for learning and the school takes pride in the very wide range of events, creative and practical lessons, and challenging curriculum we offer. Please see our weekly newsletters on the school website to see just how action-packed a typical week is at Brookland Junior. Our community of parents, governors, staff, and children works together to enable every child to be the best they can be, both in their personal and academic development, and to continually adapt and improve our wonderful school. We have many connections with other local schools, organizations, and bodies which further enriches our learning. The ongoing professional development of all our staff is a major strength of our school which we achieve through mentoring, coaching programs, in-house training, external training, and a love of teaching and learning. We encourage our children to think about their learning and their school, to take responsibility for its success and happiness, for example through our Whole School Meetings, School Council, Peer mediation, buddy system and to make a difference to the world beyond our school through events such as our mini-market run by the children. There is an excellent co-operation between the Junior School and Infant & Nursery School. We share the same site and the same Governing Body. The Head Teachers and staff of both schools work closely together and meet regularly to ensure a smooth transition between the two schools for those children moving up into Year 3. Younger and older children often share activities, such as putting on school productions for each other. Having a joint Governing Body means that governors can view the bigger educational picture and make certain that the policy and practices of both schools are consistent. All children are treated with respect and given responsibilities and this is reflected in the pride they have for their school community. There is a School Council, membership rotating each term, whose suggestions are reported and acted upon, enabling the children to make a real contribution to the school. There is also an Eco Group looking at ways to help reduce waste. There are Peer Mediators who work in the playground to help children resolve differences and disputes. Also, Junior Road Safety Officers are supporting the children with their understanding of road safety. At Brookland Junior School we aim to develop each child’s full potential and to celebrate all aspects of achievement. To that end we aim: To provide a supportive and happy learning environment where all children can achieve their best. To develop fully children’s abilities and talents within the framework of a broad and challenging curriculum. To develop an inclusive culture that meets individual needs and provides equality for all members of our community. To encourage children to respect and value other members of the school and to interact positively with the wider community. To provide a safe and secure environment that includes a clear framework for appropriate behavior. To foster spiritual and moral values and a sense of responsibility for the community and the environment. To develop enquiring minds and the ability to question and discuss rationally. To enable children to develop an aesthetic awareness and to provide opportunities for creativity. To create an awareness of the need for a healthy lifestyle. To work in partnership with all members of the school and wider communities. To value the contribution of all members of staff and to support their professional development. View full school

Brookland Infant and Nursery School are located on the north side of Hampstead Garden Suburb. We share a site with Brookland Junior School. Both schools were built in 1952 and have grown and developed over the years. Brookland Infant and Nursery School is a three-form entry school for children between the ages of 3 and 7 years. We have an 11 place morning Nursery and an 11 place afternoon Nursery and in addition to this, we offer 15 30-hour places in the Nursery as well. The School is a one-story building that is fully accessible and welcomes pupils with a wide range of additional needs. The School borders the northern part of Hampstead Garden Suburb and the site houses both the Infant and Nursery School and Brookland Junior School. The grounds and buildings are attractively arranged with planted gardens, grass, trees and there is lots of outdoor space for the children to use. The school shares a swimming pool with the Juniors We are a three-form entry school with places for 37 children in the Nursery and 90 in the other year groups. The grounds and buildings are attractively arranged with planted gardens, grass, trees, and two playgrounds. Pupils use our outdoor environment to support their studies. We also have outdoor classrooms which support the delivery of the curriculum in the Foundation Stage. We share a swimming pool with the Junior School and all children from Reception to Year 2 have swimming lessons with a trained teacher. Our school is a warm and welcoming place with a caring ethos. We promote an environment where diversity is embraced and where children thrive in a secure and happy environment. Our school is committed to high expectations and the achievement of high standards for everyone and the school community works together to achieve our school aims. We treat every child as an individual. We provide them with a range of opportunities to develop their potential, regardless of their abilities. Our school is a warm and welcoming place with a caring ethos. We promote an environment where diversity is embraced and where children thrive in a secure and happy environment. Our school is committed to high expectations and the achievement of high standards for everyone and the school community works together to achieve our school aims. At Brookland Infant and Nursery School, we are continually assessing our pupils. We use a mixture of informal observations and assessments for learning opportunities in lessons. We keep a detailed track of our pupils’ progress and attainment using Online Pupil Tracker. There are also National assessments that have to be made at key times during the primary school phase. During the Reception year, children are continually assessed and at the end of Reception, a judgment is made as to whether they have achieved a good level of development. Across the areas of Communication & Language, Physical Development, Personal Social, and Emotional Development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design, children are awarded levels as to whether or not they have met, exceeded, or are emerging at this point. Brookland Infant and Nursery School endeavors to be a school where diversity is embraced and where children thrive in a secure and happy environment. A school where there is a commitment to high expectations and the achievement of high standards for everyone and where the school community works together to achieve the school aims. View full school