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Robert Blair School and Children’s Centre is nestled in the heart of Islington in the vibrant area of the Caledonian Road between Kings Cross and Angel. We have high expectations of the whole school community in terms of progress and achievement, behavior, and engagement to make our children ready for the next stage of their education, and to prepare them to contribute to British society. We work hard to remove barriers to learning. Creativity has a high priority. It is a process that requires both freedom to experiment and the use of skills, knowledge, and understanding. It is a vehicle to develop self-esteem, confidence, and engagement both with the curriculum and with the ever-changing world that our children are living in. Robert Blair Primary School, an inclusive learning community where: Expectations are high Individuals are nurtured Creativity is valued Our key priority this year is to improve teaching to accelerate progress and raise attainment further by making sure that: Pupils have more regular opportunities to read challenging texts and other materials in subjects other than English Activities in reading lessons are always purposeful and support the ongoing development of the full range of pupils’ reading skills We use a topic-based approach to the delivery of the curriculum linking learning and core skills in a way that will capture the children’s interest. Trips are strongly encouraged. It is expected that every class has a school trip once per half term many have much more than that. We are very well placed to access all the potential that London can offer about museums, galleries, and exhibitions. The school also employs specialist sports coaches and an environmental officer. We follow the national curriculum to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental, and physical development of pupils and prepares them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life. Our themed approach enables whole phase topic enrichment ensuring that key skills in reading, writing, maths science and the arts are taught in a way which motivates and engages the children". The EYFS curriculum is organized into six areas of learning: personal, social, and emotional development communication, language and literacy mathematical development knowledge and understanding of the world physical development, and creative development. At Robert Blair Primary School we have the highest possible expectations for all our children. We aim to provide a happy, caring, and safe environment that stimulates children’s natural curiosity and allows them to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding. We want children to develop independence, co-operate with others and communicate in a range of situations whilst learning the skills needed to progress through school and future life. Great emphasis and importance are placed on the environment which reflects the EYFS topic each half term and is designed to entice the children to participate in a range of learning activities. We follow the EYFS statutory framework and use ‘Development Matters’ which supports the implementation of the statutory framework by outlining the characteristics of effective learning and how best to promote these in an Early Years setting. Our school embraces the 16 ‘Habits of Mind’ as a way of clarifying educational aspirations and targets for our pupils. They provide a framework and common language for students, to share when discussing and planning for the development of our thinking. Cooking in the Curriculum - Every child has the opportunity to cook at least once a term. Basic Skills - We place a strong emphasis on the development of basic skills – skills that are necessary for lifelong learning. We have ‘non-negotiable’ basic skills that are taught and expected to be applied. Phonics - Children have daily phonics lessons until they are secure in their knowledge. Robert Blair Primary School is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). We will do our best to make sure that a pupil with SEND gets the support and provision they need.

As a school, we strive to ensure that every child is happy, safe, and enjoys learning. By working in partnership with the parents and carers in our rich and diverse community, we provide an environment where children can grow and develop into responsible, successful young people who have high aspirations and are confident in their abilities. Our school setting is truly innovative. We make the best use of our recently built facilities which provide us with an outstanding learning environment in Central London. Together, our primary department and children's center share the campus with Richard Cloudesley Special School (Primary Department). We are all based in Golden Lane Campus on Whitecross Street, Islington where we were relocated in 2008. Our Commitment: "We will work together to develop children as individuals who achieve high academic standards, develop their talents and contribute to the world around them as independent thinkers, community builders, and keen ambassadors of Prior Weston. We would like them to be happy and healthy as we are committed to their general well-being". We want Prior Weston Children to: Be resilient and curious learners, who think for themselves and are ready to take their next steps with confidence. Discover and grow their unique talents so they feel valued as rounded individuals and are well equipped for the future. Love learning, excel and build ambitions that match their potential. Be excited by a broad, creative curriculum that makes full use of our location. Achieve educational standards to their maximum academic potential and develop the knowledge and skills to lead them securely and confidently onto the next stage. Build strong friendships and develop a sense of mutual respect, responsibility, inclusion, and community. In Nursery and Reception children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum (EYFS). The Early Years Foundation Stage is the stage of education for children from birth to the end of the Reception year. It is based on the recognition that children learn best through play and active learning. The learning environment is key to a child’s progress. A rich and varied environment supports children’s learning and development. It gives them the confidence to explore and learn in secure and safe, yet challenging, indoor and outdoor spaces. The indoor learning environment provides a safe, secure yet challenging space for children to learn. It contains resources that are appropriate, well maintained, and accessible for all children. The outdoor learning environment has a positive impact on children’s sense of well-being and offers opportunities for doing things in different ways and on different scales than when indoors. We support pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We actively ensure that all pupils feel welcome and an integral part of our school. Our modern building is fully wheelchair accessible. For children with any additional needs, support is available within the school from the SENCo - Simone De Juan. Implementation of the New Curriculum we have created a system that is aligned to the expectations of the new national curriculum. We will be reporting children’s attainment in terms of their age-related expectations.

New Hall Primary and Children's Centre is located in Sutton Coldfield in the north area of Birmingham Local Authority. We are a two-form entry school in Years 1 to 6, with a one and a half form Reception class. We also have a part-time Nursery class (mornings only) within our Early Years Foundation Stage. The school currently has about 360 pupils on roll from 3 to11 years. This is made up of two Reception (up to 5 years) classes, four Key Stage 1 (5 to 7 years) classes, and eight Key Stage 2 (7 to 11 years) classes. New Hall Children's Centre (0 to 5 years) is integral to the school community and the services we deliver from here help support all families. We are fortunate to have a lovely environment for all to enjoy, with extensive playgrounds, fields, play equipment, and even a swimming pool on-site, which all pupils access. There is a separate dining room for school lunches and a hall. We have a school library, Cyber Café (IT) as well as iPads in every classroom, and roaming laptops that are accessible to all. To make the most of our outside space we have superb outdoor learning areas for EYFS, a Y1 quad, and a Y2 outdoor area. Key Stage 2 has an outdoor Maths Academy. We have a fantastic Forest School also. Our purpose-built facilities provide ample opportunities for families to come and experience all that we have to offer. Our shared core values arose out of what we believe to be important about people, about society, and learning and knowledge. Core values have a range of different dimensions and are particularly related to citizenship issues, spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils, and learning to learn: Learning as a lifelong process: critical curiosity, making connections, challenge, making meaning. Spirituality: developing self-awareness, awareness of others awareness of the world around us, and for some, awareness of a God. Morality: commitment to living and behaving in certain ways. Social development: co-operation and emotional literacy. Cultural development: empathy and valuing difference. Personal development: self-esteem, self-efficacy, motivation for learning. New Hall Primary and Children’s Centre is committed to meeting the requirements of the primary curriculum introduced in September 2014. New Hall, whilst delivering the statutory content of the National Curriculum, plans a thematic approach to learning and many of the themes change regularly to excite and stimulate the children. Teachers have received training in the key areas of curriculum change and we are equipped to provide outstanding curriculum provision. The curriculum will be taught with the consideration of the needs of all learners. Our curriculum will be exciting and will inspire children to nurture a passion for learning. At New Hall, we emphasize that all children have an entitlement to: Equality of opportunity. A school curriculum that recognizes the individuality and special needs of each child. A school curriculum that involves children in their learning. Religious education and acts of collective worship as required by the Education Reform Act. Personal, Social and Health Education. The staff and governors wish to ensure that through our School Curriculum which reflects the ‘September 2014 National Curriculum’ children will develop and apply learned skills, knowledge, and understanding gained from their homes, our school, and the community. In response to the pupil's voice, New Hall Primary School and Children’s Centre will be providing exciting opportunities for all pupils to develop their creative and social skills across the curriculum. New Hall is a school that is at the very heart of the community that it serves. The Children's Centre allows us to develop fantastic working relationships with all families from the very start of a child's life, and we have a long-standing reputation of supporting the 'whole child as a result. All of our children and families are unique – as a school, we recognize and celebrate this fact in as many ways as we can.

Children'S Senior Academy was established in the year 1970. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 3530034 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It is located in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand and is currently being managed by the Children'S Senior Academy, Uttarakhand. It is presently under the principal -administration of S PRUTHI OFFICIATING CHARGE. There are a total of 42 rooms, 05 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 42 05 01 02 08 05 8000 2000

Children'S Academy Sr Sec School was founded in the year 1957. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 3530006 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2023. It is located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand and is currently being managed by the Childrens Academy Association Socy, Uttarakhand. It is presently under the principal -administration of KIRAN KASHYAP. There are a total of 34 rooms, 6 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 34 6 1 0 32 2 10847 1076

Children'S Academy was established in the year 1989. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 2130188 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It lies in the Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh and is currently being managed by the Children Academy Society, Uttar Pradesh. It is presently under the principal -administration of P S RANA. There are a total of 50 rooms, 5 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 50 5 1 5 6 39 12949 4875

Children'S Garden School was established in the year 1995. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 330206 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It lies in the Kaimur district of Bihar and is currently being managed by the B.N Charitable Trust, Bihar. It is presently under the principal -administration of PRATIMA SINGH. There are a total of 80 rooms, 6 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 80 6 1 2 2 2 2528 9176

Children'S Academy was established in the year 1995. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 2130447 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2024. It is located in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh and is currently being managed by the Children'S Academy Society, Uttar Pradesh. It is presently under the principal -administration of NAYANA MOHAPATRA. There are a total of 30 rooms, 5 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 30 5 1 21 6 3 8903 5806

Chhauni Children'S Academy was established in the year 1998. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 3530085 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2023. It is located in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand and is currently being managed by the Children Academy Society, Uttarakhand. It is presently under the principal -administration of PRADEEP KUMAR SAPRA. There are a total of 43 rooms, 6 Labs, and 1 Library present in the school. You can find other information about the school in the tables below. NATURE OF THE SCHOOL Category of School Co-educational Medium of Instruction English Types of School Independent Labs and Rooms Details Total Rooms Total Lab Total Libraries Small Room Medium Room Large Room School Area (in Sq m.) Play Area (in Sq m.) 43 6 1 8 20 15 13000 11162

Underhill School and Children’s Centre is a welcoming school community, where there is a strong emphasis on caring for, supporting, and listening to pupils. The pupils here are happy and enthusiastic and have a natural love of learning. Our school values are underpinned by the fundamental British values outlined in the National Curriculum 2014. We strongly believe in developing well-rounded, socially aware, and positive members of the community, as well as offering a wide and diverse education. We support and teach these values in a variety of ways. Our ‘Golden Rules’ support each of these values, and enable our pupils to work together in a respectful community. We have a fantastic staff team at Underhill School and Children’s Centre who are all committed to providing the best opportunities for pupils. We provide an interesting, stimulating curriculum that responds to the needs of different learning styles and learners’ different needs. We also endeavor to equip pupils with the skills to become valuable members of the local community and to have aspirations for their futures. The school serves a culturally diverse community, which brings richness to school life - this is highly valued and is celebrated both in the curriculum and in school life. We thrive on our diverse community with a rich variety of home languages, cultures, faiths, and traditions. We want our pupils to be global citizens, able to succeed and build a fulfilling life in a sustainable and increasingly international society. The school has links with schools in Europe through the British Council’s ‘Comenius Project’: we are currently working with schools in Spain, Turkey & France. We believe that parental partnership is vital to ensuring the well-being and academic success of pupils. Parents are an essential component of our school community. We welcome parents to come into the school to support the children in their learning. Our PTA holds events throughout the year to help raise money to further enrich activities within the school. The governors also work effectively with the school to ensure the best possible provision and outcomes for its pupils At Underhill, we all dare to create a fun learning environment that is safe and inspires our children’s whole community to achieve. We aim to nurture everyone’s dreams and learn together in a culture of respect. Underhill School and Children’s Centre is committed to serving its community. It recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing nature of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within the school are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. Within school, pupils are actively encouraged to make choices, knowing that they are in a safe and supportive environment. As a school, we educate and provide boundaries for young pupils to make choices safely, through of provision of a safe environment and empowering education. Pupils are encouraged to know, understand and exercise their rights and personal freedoms and advise how to exercise these safely, for example through our E-Safety and PSHE lessons. Whether it be through choice of challenge, of how they record, or participation in our numerous extra-curricular clubs and opportunities, pupils are given the freedom to make choices.

Learn & Play provides children with a friendly, positive, engaging, nurturing, and healthy environment where enjoyment and fun go hand in hand with discovery and learning. The center nurtures the child physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually through healthy meals, group interactions, and intriguing fun activities. Our professional educators offer a curriculum that fosters skills development, inspires life-long learning, and prepares children for their success in schools. Learn & Play intends to be the leading provider of a premium daycare of high-quality early childhood care, education, and edutainment center in the region. Learn & Play was founded in 1999 in Tallet el-Khayat, Beirut, by Mrs. Mayada Ksaybati. In January 2011, the center relocated to a larger facility in Ramlet El-Bayda covering around 2000 sq. and accommodating up to 200 students in dual-language programs: English-Arabic or French-Arabic. Learn & Play Children's Center is a premier daycare and edutainment center for kids aged from 12 months to 4 years, including children with special needs. L&P distinguishes itself by its ultra-modern spacious facility, friendly and nurturing environment, unique curriculum, and professional team of educators. The team is composed of around 60 professional teachers in the educational field who are sensitive and responsive to the needs of each student. Our teachers also provide children with an abundant, safe, interactive, and challenging learning environment. Children think of Learn & Play as their second home and their parents are confident that their children are receiving the best of care and education. We are proud to be labeled as one of the best nurseries in the region. Education and development are important, but we know that nothing matters more than the safety, security, and health of your child. Mealtime is a time for learning about nutrition, hand-washing procedure, table manners, conversations, and motor skills, as well as, an opportunity to try new food. Offering kids (aged 4+) a list of afterschool activities in a meaningful and refreshing pastime in a safe and supervised center.

Children’s House is tucked away in a quiet residential area of Motoazabu. The School is truly a “Children’s House” where Montessori materials and furniture are sized for children. Founded and run by passionate Montessori teachers who strive to create a comfortable environment for all children. Our mission is to offer an authentic Montessori education, based on the principles, methods, and activities of Maria Montessori. Maria Montessori was born in Italy in 1870. She was one of the first female physicians. Maria Montessori innovated the Montessori approach to education which is focused on “following the interests of the child.” She believed that everyone learns differently, and at their own pace. The Montessori prepared environment can stimulate the individual interests of children. We currently offer one infant classroom, for children between the age of twelve months to thirty-six months, and one primary Montessori classroom, for children three to six years old. The day starts at 8:30 am and finishes at 3 pm. We also offer After School Care from 3 pm to 5 pm which is available upon request. The last step is to arrange a time for your child to come in and meet their new teacher. This is a great way for your child to get familiar with their new environment!

CIS started in Fredrikstad in 2012 with 90 students from the local community. The leading founder of the school was Lise Evensen Holman. She is an experienced educational leader and a highly respected teacher, with a vision of creating an international school supplying its students with an educational program of the highest quality in which the Arts play a central role. Children’s International School is an IBO-authorised private international school for grades 1 to 10 with an extended Arts program and use of educational technology. CIS seeks to give students an international education that promotes the students to become life-long learners, with a caring attitude, and a respectful approach to different cultures and beliefs. CIS wants to provide the students with a positive work environment that includes an atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect for other individuals’ values and ideas. CIS believes that by providing our students with a unique opportunity and foundation to develop a knowledge and appreciation of music and the arts we can guide our students to become responsible, respectful, and open-minded citizens within a global community. Care – respect for other people’s ideas and values is fundamental for everything we do. Cooperation – working together for the common good of our community and the world. Change (Learning) – making meaningful change in our students through deep learning experiences, enabling them to make a difference in the world. Our vision and values are a platform on which we build our school community. Our goal is to give our students the best learning environment we are capable of. We do this through the things we believe in a recognized, widely used pedagogy called the International Baccalaureate with its inquiry-based focus and student-centered learning, an extended Arts program with music, dance, and drama, and a technology program giving students the most modern tools to help them in their learning.

At Ambler, we believe in children and families and know that just providing good services is not enough. We want our children and families to have outstanding services and ‘Achieve More‘. This dedication has been reflected in our most recent Ofsted inspection when we were rated as ‘Outstanding in all areas. The Ambler campus of school and children’s center provides a seamless integrated service from pre-birth to the end of year 6 together with adult and community learning opportunities, recreational activities for the wider community, and comprehensive extended day provision. The campus serves many children and families from a range of backgrounds and cultures and this vibrant blend makes the Ambler community a unique and energizing place to be. Our children have a thirst for learning and attendance levels reflect the fact that pupils do not want to miss out on the exciting range of services available to them. Across the campus, we encourage children to make decisions for themselves and acquire the skills to become independent learners and the shapers of tomorrow. Ambler supports children and their families, offering a challenging, high-quality, and creative approach to development, learning, and achievement, leading to a successful and positive future. Ambler’s values are used to help everyone in the School and Children’s Centre to ‘Achieve More’. We’ve improved standards year-on-year but we always want to do better. “We decided on six core values: determination, resilience, enthusiasm, ambition, motivation, and self-belief. As well as collectively spelling out the word ‘DREAMS‘, each value has its symbol to help the children remember them.” You can show determination by: Trying your best Working hard in anything you find difficult Focusing on specific steps or targets Accepting that some goals require hard work Being persistent and tenacious You can show resilience by: Never giving up Trying to achieve your personal best Overcoming the fear of failure Having the ability to problem solve Bouncing back from obstacles You can show enthusiasm by: Putting all your energy into anything you do Being passionate about what you are doing Showing positive body language: smiling Supporting and encouraging others You can show ambition by: Identifying and aiming for a goal Knowing the steps to achieve your goal Pushing and extending yourself Believing that nothing is impossible Keeping focused on the ‘big picture You can show motivation by: Being prepared to work hard Dealing with failure or setbacks positively Understanding why you are doing something Wanting to achieve success Accepting and understanding constructive criticism Being aware of your areas of development We’d like every pupil at Ambler to wake up happy to go to school and wanting to attend every minute of the day just in case they miss something really exciting! Our curriculum is the core of this ideal… Aims of our curriculum: Have firm foundations of basic skills that they can use and apply Have a broad range of exciting and creative opportunities to discover and nurture their talents Develop a set of core human values that underpin their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural (SMSC) development and their sense of uniqueness and self-worth as individuals Develop their thinking and questioning skills The Ambler Primary School curriculum consists of: The National Curriculum core subjects of English and Maths which are fully updated to the new curriculum requirements of 2014 and rigorous in their approach The National Curriculum foundation subjects, which are taught through a relevant, contextual and inspiring topic led creative learning journey RE, PHSE, and Citizenship WOW days every half term that will engage and inspire our learners An enrichment program for each year group comprising chess and board games, book club, cooking, additional music, debating skills, philosophy, additional sporting opportunities A program of extracurricular activities that include creative and physical opportunities We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum provided by the government which includes seven areas of learning. Three prime areas: Personal, Social, and Emotional development Physical development and Communication and Language. These are the fundamental building blocks on which all future learning is based. The specific areas of learning follow Literacy development, including reading and writing Maths development, including number and shape, space and measure Understanding the World, including science and information technology and Expressive Arts and Design, including painting, drawing, imagination, and drama. By the end of the reception year, children should have reached the Early Learning Goals or achieved a Good Level of Development (GLD). Ambler Primary School originally opened on 25 October 1898 as Ambler Road Board School for boys, girls, and infants. The school was reorganized from 1932-36 to form Finsbury Park School for junior boys and junior girls, holding 348 and 351 children respectively. In 1949, the school was reorganized for mixed juniors and renamed Ambler Primary. In 1971, Ambler Primary and Finsbury Park Primary were amalgamated to form Ambler Primary for mixed juniors and infants. A nursery block was added around this time. In 1982 there 250 mixed juniors and infants. January 2006 saw Ambler Primary School expand using the dental block behind the Primary School and a refurbishment project was undertaken to form a new Children’s Centre linked to the School, to provide full wraparound care and education for children aged 6 months to 11 years. An extra nursery class was added to the Children’s Centre in 2010. In September 2013 and due to popular demand, Ambler Primary School and Children’s Centre embarked on a program to grow the school to a two-form entry offering, adding an extra class each year. In January 2015, the school also built ‘Vince’s Lodge’ on the site which provides extended services such as a breakfast club and after-school care.