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We are a registered child care facility and provide the following childcare: Nursery Plus, After School Club, and Holiday Club We welcome you and look forward to developing a warm and happy relationship with you as parents and trust that your child will have a happy and fruitful years at the after school club. Due to the large size of the school, a high standard of accommodation and our excellent resources we have to enable us to offer all pupils a wide range of opportunities to enjoy after school. We firmly believe that all children are of equal value, both as students and members of the school community It is important to ensure that a balance is kept in the development of personal attributes in children such as self-discipline, loyalty, involvement in a team, and respect for others. These goals can best be realized when pupils and parents work together for the common good. May I emphasize that you as parents are always welcome to visit the after-school club to discuss any aspect of its running? We are in the third year of being a Lead Creative School, funded by the Welsh Government. This year the work focuses on supporting other schools in becoming more creative as well as further developing creativity across our school. All the teaching staff in school have had training on the creative approach to teaching and everyone is looking forward to giving the children the opportunity to develop their creative skills. The Pupil Voice Council continues to develop. Children have the opportunity to plan ideas and activities for their topic every two weeks. Where possible and when suitable these ideas are then added to the teacher’s plans. Within the context of these guidelines, electronic communication incorporates all use of electronic links – electronic mail, conferencing, newsgroups, social networking, file transfer plus access to Intranets and the Internet - as well as remote access of school systems as part of service provision by the ICT Unit. Flintshire Education Authority believes that the educational benefits of using electronic communications far outweigh the possible risks and that good planning and management will ensure appropriate and effective pupil and staff use in all its schools. View full school

The school is centered in the community of Broughton, just north of Edinburgh's city center. Our catchment area is widespread and stretches from Princes Street in the south to Warriston in the north. There is a rich social and cultural mix of pupils within the school. Currently, around 25% of pupils attend from outwith the catchment area as a result of placing requests. The school roll is 365, organized into 14 mainstream classes and two language classes for pupils with additional support needs. The nursery provides a total of 100 part-time places, 50 each morning and 50 each afternoon. Our School Aims: High Expectations. A caring, happy and secure environment. An engaging and challenging curriculum. Everyone supported to achieve their potential. Respectful and inclusive community. Working together and valuing partnerships. Preparing our learners for an ever-changing world. Promoting a healthy lifestyle. Teachers and practitioners will share information to plan a child’s ‘learning journey’ from 3-18, helping their progression from nursery to primary, primary to secondary, and beyond, ensuring each transition is smooth. They’ll ensure children continue to work at a pace they can cope with and with a challenge they can thrive on. Every child is entitled to a broad and deep general education, whatever their level and ability. Every single teacher and practitioner will be responsible for the development of literacy and numeracy from the Early Level through to the Senior Phase. It develops skills for learning, life, and work, bringing real life into the classroom, making learning relevant, and helping young people apply lessons to their life beyond the classroom. It links knowledge in one subject area to another helping make connections in their learning. It develops skills that can enable children to think for themselves, make sound judgments, challenge, enquire and find solutions. Ultimately, Curriculum for Excellence aims to improve our children’s life chances, to nurture successful learners, confident individuals, effective contributors, and responsible citizens, building on Scotland’s reputation for a great education. At Broughton Primary School we believe that all of our children should experience Excellence and Equity. We aim to provide the best possible opportunities for children’s learning and we want to see every child succeed and achieve their full potential. We will use our Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) to support children who experience barriers to learning and who may not be getting the same chances in education because their family is experiencing poverty or other financial difficulties. We recognize that the health and well-being of our pupils are crucial to progress and attainment. For this reason, we plan to develop interventions at Broughton which will provide universal support to our pupils as well as targeted interventions for some of our more disadvantaged pupils. Through self-evaluation with staff, pupils, and parents and rigorous analysis of our attainment data we recognize where the barriers to learning are and understand where our poverty-related attainment gap is within our school. We will research the Scottish Attainment Challenge work that has been previously carried out within the City of Edinburgh and adopt the use of improvement methodology ensuring that small changes within our learning and teaching which will affect a big impact within our classrooms. There will be a regular measurement of impact and review, adaptations will be made accordingly. We have a rigorous tracking system in place where staff has the opportunity to review pupils’ progress in line with expectations and effective use of interventions. View full school

Broughton High School aspires to be a learning community known for its excellent learning and teaching. We maximize student achievement provide support, welfare, and inspiration. We are committed to continual improvement. Our students will be confident, successful, and able to contribute effectively and responsibly to society. They should foster an interest in lifelong learning. We are a consistently improving organization. Our core values are the same - respect, inclusion, and integrity in all that we do. Tolerance and a willingness to learn about other cultures have been at the heart of Scottish education for centuries. By embracing the Scottish tradition and developing through a curriculum for excellence we hope to develop as truly global citizens. Broughton High School is developing as a center of excellence in the wider community with our business partners and neighbors utilizing the building during and beyond the school day. The development of partnership working is important to us and we actively pursue their development. In school, we provide a secure and healthy environment, but we aim for much more. We aspire to personal excellence at all times. In every classroom, on the playing fields, through every note played in the Music School, we aim for the highest standards. These can only be achieved if the whole school community works in partnership. Broughton High School aspires to be a learning community known for its excellent learning and teaching. We maximize student achievement provide support, welfare, and inspiration. We are committed to continual improvement. Our students will be confident, successful, and able to contribute effectively and responsibly to society. They should foster an interest in lifelong learning. The vision and values provide the context in which we work. They are the basis for all that we do. We aim to develop fully the potential of all our learners by: Promoting personal excellence in all aspects of school life by setting high standards and rewarding success. Providing a healthy environment where every learner feels valued and safe Instilling respect for the natural world. Encouraging learners to become self-disciplined and responsible for their learning. Encouraging preparation for work beyond school and active participation in society. Developing good relationships among all members of the school community. Taking ownership of the direction of the learning community through consultation and participation. Having rigorous quality assurance to monitor our effectiveness. All members of the learning community share responsibility for each other. All staff at Broughton High School have a key role in ensuring that the improvement plans, policies, and school practices are developed to meet our values and aims. We work hard to build a secure and pleasant working environment and in return, we hope that students will develop a sense of pride and identity in belonging to Broughton High School. We offer all pupils a positive language learning experience. Through the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, we aim to enhance students' ability to communicate with others in a foreign language, to enable them to express with confidence their thoughts, feelings, and ideas, and to arm them with the knowledge of how language works. We attempt to foster cultural awareness and to assist students to view themselves as part of wider European and global communities. We encourage learner independence and co-operation with others. We also highlight to students the importance of their language skills in the world of work. View full school

Welcome to our School which serves as a window. Broughton Hall Catholic High School was founded in 1928 under the trusteeship of The Sister of Mercy. There have been many changes since this time but the Catholic values and ethos that shape all that goes on in our school remain the same. Our school motto One Heart One Mind is lived out every day. We recognize and respect the God-given talents of all and are determined in our efforts to support and help all members of our school community fulfill their potential, celebrating achievement and success of every kind. We believe that by fostering self-reliance, self-control, initiative, and the ability to make reasoned judgments our pupils will, with God's help, develop into caring adults. They will go on to play their part in making our world a better place for all. The Catholic ethos of the school strives to demonstrate that we respect and value every member of the school community and is supported by the work of our School Chaplain. We have high expectations of all the children in terms of quality and presentation of their work and their general conduct. Our community education program reflects the belief that education is a lifelong process and we strive to instill the necessary values and attitudes to work to enable all pupils to find fulfillment in a rapidly changing world. We believe that, by fostering self-reliance, self-control, initiative, and the ability to make reasoned judgments, our pupils, with God’s help, will develop into caring adults, showing concern for others and contribute much to the development of society in the 21st Century. Our facilities include a newly opened Technology/Arts block, state of art Science laboratories, a well equipped Gym, and a modern Dance Studio. Broughton Hall Catholic High School respects and celebrates the diversity within our community and is committed to providing an environment that ensures that all pupils and staff are treated with dignity and respect. We seek to provide a positive learning and working environment, free from discrimination, harassment, or victimization. English at Key Stage 3 is designed to foreground the skills needed at GCSE. Girls will develop their reading, writing, and Spoken English skills. They will read a wide range of different texts and genres, including a 19th-century novel, poetry, media and non-fiction texts, seminal world literature, and modern drama. Each student will be assessed in either reading or writing every half-term so that the class teacher can build up a clear picture of the strengths and weaknesses of each pupil over the year. An end-of-year summative test will assess the progress each girl has made and whether a set change for the following year would be beneficial. Pupils are taught in groups set by ability and have three lessons per week. There are extra literacy lessons for pupils with additional needs. All year 7 pupils have an extra English lesson each week, used for the development of independent reading skills and spelling, punctuation, and grammar. All pupils are placed in sets on arrival in year 7, either from 1 to 4 or 1 to 5 depending upon the pupil numbers within the year group. Pupils will have 3 lessons per week. During these lessons, pupils will begin to develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills which are needed for GCSE. The topics covered will be under the main headings of Number, Algebra, Statistics, and Geometry. In years 9, 10 and 11 pupils will study GCSE mathematics at either Higher or Foundation level depending upon individual progress. Pupils will follow the Edexcel GCSE Mathematics course and take 3 examinations at the end of year 11, forming 100% of the course. Mathematics is offered to pupils at A-Level, it is advised that pupils achieve a minimum grade of a 7 to ensure they are successful at A-Level. Students will have 5 maths lessons a week and be taught by two teachers. Personal, Social, and Health Education (PSHE) is highly valued at Broughton Hall and supports the Catholic ethos of the school. The central aim of our school is to provide the very best educational opportunities enabling each girl to develop her God-given talents, to grow in confidence and self-esteem, and fulfill her potential up to and including the Oxbridge entrance. We recognize that PSHE is crucial in enabling our students to become confident, independent learners who can take their place in a constantly changing society. PSHE is timetabled on a fortnightly basis. Students are taught in their form rooms by their form tutor. This enables students and staff to develop supportive relationships with each other which is key to the delivery of outstanding PSHE lessons. Ground rules are established at the beginning of each year to provide a safe and supportive environment in which sensitive issues can be delivered and discussed. Lessons have an active learning approach and can include media-based discussions, debates, role-plays, and presentations. Religious Education at Broughton Hall has been recognized for its quality of teaching and learning of RE by the Quality Mark award when it received Gold in 2016. The Religious Studies Department is dedicated to the most basic of subject objectives and seeks to explore the religious dimension of life and to give pupils a chance to be aware of the nature and effect of religious experience. We are a thriving successful department, and our teaching conforms to the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. In the light of our mission statement, we endeavor to interpret human knowledge and experience in the light of Gospel values. We are proud of our students at Sixth Form and enjoy celebrating their successes alongside them. We provide a challenging and fulfilling Sixth Form experience, developing high aspirations to fulfill their potential and achieve the qualifications needed for their future ambitions. We are a caring and supportive Sixth Form, reflecting the Catholic Ethos and the work of our founders the Sisters of Mercy. We aim to provide the best educational opportunities, both academically, and in the wider sense of developing the whole person. View full school

Broughton Anglican College provides a variety of innovative, creative, and collaborative programs from Pre-K to Year 6. Teachers and Specialist Teachers provide quality learning opportunities as they engage children in the Key Learning Areas mandated by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Students become engaged in their learning at Broughton Anglican College through the use of 21st Century Learning Strategies. This is a combination of explicit teaching and the Implementation of thinking strategies as students apply foundational learning skills to the Key Learning Areas of English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Science, The Creative Arts, and Personal Development Health. Teachers encourage a love of learning, curiosity, and engagement through guided inquiry, visible thinking routines, action research, and strength-based learning. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively as they explore universal themes and begin to construct meaning of the world in which they live. Children are supported and nurtured through the learning process by the classroom teacher and provided with support, enrichment, and challenges that meet the individual needs of the learner. Students are encouraged to have a growth mindset as they endeavor to take on new learning experiences and challenges. View full school

Broughton Anglican College provides various innovative, creative, and collaborative programs from Pre-K to Year 6. Teachers and Specialist Teachers provide quality learning opportunities as they engage children in the Key Learning Areas mandated by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Students become engaged in their learning at Broughton Anglican College through the use of 21st Century Learning Strategies. This is a combination of explicit teaching and the Implementation of thinking strategies as students apply foundational learning skills to the Key Learning Areas of English, Mathematics, Geography, History, Science, The Creative Arts, and Personal Development Health. Teachers encourage a love of learning, curiosity, and engagement through guided inquiry, visible thinking routines, action research, and strength based learning. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively as they explore universal themes and begin to construct the meaning of the world they live in. Children are supported and nurtured through the classroom teacher's learning process and provided with support, enrichment, and challenges that meet the learner's individual needs. Students are encouraged to have a growth mindset as they endeavor to take on new learning experiences and challenges. View full school