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Located in the heart of the Beach, Avalon Children's Montessori School is a small, independent, co-educational school that fully supports the Montessori philosophy of education. Our objective is to guide the children with respect and understanding, developing a love of learning that will last a lifetime. We aim to create a pleasant and nurturing environment that enables intellectual, social, moral, artistic, and physical learning and development to occur. Parents, students, and teaching staff share equally in the achievement of our goals. The best way to learn about Avalon is to visit the school and see us in action. Check out our casa, elementary and senior programs to learn more about Avalon. All teaching and support staff at Avalon are committed to creating a pleasant, nurturing, and safe environment, enabling intellectual, social, physical, and artistic learning and development. We believe that staff, students, and parents share equally in the achievement of our goals. A teacher in an authentic Montessori environment will hold a Montessori Teaching diploma. Fully qualified Montessori teachers receive rigorous training in the proper use of the materials and learn about the child's development – emotional, physical, intellectual, moral, and social. Dr. Montessori saw education as a natural process for children. Through careful observation, a Montessori teacher follows the child's interests and needs, providing lessons and guidance when necessary. Our teaching staff adheres to both the letter and the spirit of the pedagogy that governs the Montessori Method of Education and Avalon Children's Montessori School. Our classroom assistants also receive training and certification in the Montessori philosophy of education. Our specialists include a music teacher, French teacher, art teacher, and physical education teacher. Avalon's staff is a dedicated team of people who enjoy working together to ensure success for both the school and every student. Our objective is to guide the children with respect and understanding, developing a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Whenever possible, staff are encouraged to participate in professional development. All teachers and assistants have current first aid and CPR training. The Avalon Staff is headed by School Directors Christine Keery, Sherry Vanderkooi, and Angie Samis, Montessori teachers, who founded the school in 1999. Avalon is proud to be celebrating 20 years in the Beach! We believe in helping others within our community as well as the community at large. Since opening in 2000, community involvement has always been an integral part of the Avalon philosophy, and everyone is encouraged to become involved. These are some of the organizations and initiatives Avalon has supported over the years. Meeting the child's needs is a crucial principle in Montessori education and is something we strive for at Avalon. Choosing the best environment for your child is very important. At Avalon Children's Montessori School, we believe this decision should not be taken lightly by the family or by the school. The Casa Program is for children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years of age. We offer full time and part-time options. The Elementary Program is designed to meet the child's needs during the second stage of development, for children six years and older. Within the Elementary environment, we offer two multi-aged classes – Lower and Upper Elementary. Avalon is the first Montessori school in the Beach to offer a Senior School program. Upon completion at 14 years of age, senior students graduate prepared to meet the expectations of secondary school. They are learning Support Program. Some elementary students in grades 1 through 8, who have been diagnosed with learning disabilities and require additional support in a classroom environment, may be able to use our Learning Support Program. The Learning Support Program provides an opportunity for the student to receive the extra time and attention needed to succeed academically. We are unable to support children requiring one on one support. Space in this program is minimal. Please speak to us for more information. Uniforms are mandatory for all elementary and senior-level students. We believe a uniform instills self-respect, for peers, and the learning environment. A uniform eliminates stereotypes among peers. Extended Care is offered beyond regular school hours. We offer before school care from 8-8:30 am and after school care from 4-5 pm daily. Monthly fees are reasonable and available upon request. We offer a hot catered nutritious lunch for all full-time Casa and Lower Elementary students. As students move up through the elementary and senior programs, there are opportunities for opting out of the mandatory lunch program. Parents are encouraged to provide healthy snacks for the classrooms. Extracurricular activities are offered during and after school hours and provide a rich and diverse learning environment. These activities vary from year to year and depend upon the interests of the students. Over the years, extracurricular activities have included chess club, piano, drama, cross country running, dancing, karate, and homework club. Field trips and classroom visitors are fun ways to explore and learn and allow parents to participate in the school. We utilize many of the resources available within our community and beyond to augment the curriculum. At Avalon, one of the many benefits of a small school setting is the level of communication between the school and the families. It provides a great sense of community and a love of learning for everyone involved.

The Children’s Academy Bahrain is an independent school for children with mild to moderate learning difficulties who possess the cognitive skills to benefit from an academic program based on the British National Curriculum. It is affiliated with the prestigious Alpha Plus Group who runs independent schools in England. The Children’s Academy caters to pupils between the ages of 4 and 16 who struggle to achieve expected levels of attainment at school and for whom differentiation or unique pupil grouping in mainstream settings is not enough. Some pupils have specific learning needs associated with dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dyspraxia. Some have speech and language delays or low levels of concentration and self-esteem. The Children’s Academy provides an individualized education within a nurturing learning environment offering high levels of academic and therapeutic support. The school employs a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, and two speech therapists who are timetabled to work alongside children in the classroom. At the heart of the school’s ethos is the belief that developing a positive self-image is the key to the development of a child’s full potential. To this end, the school is committed to providing an educational environment where all children can experience success. Whether your child is experiencing a temporary difficulty or has more complex needs that will affect him or her for life, The Children’s Academy will try to help. The Children’s Academy Literacy & Numeracy Curriculum is based on that of the British National Curriculum National Literacy & Numeracy Strategies at Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 – 4. We focus on developing children’s speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through the National Literacy Strategy framework. This provides a clear and progressive structure through which children develop language and literacy skills. Teaching is structured in three closely interrelated strands of work: word level, sentence level, and text level. Word level work concentrates on phonics, word recognition, vocabulary extension, and handwriting. Sentence level work focuses on grammatical awareness and sentence construction. Text level work develops reading, comprehension and writing skills. Each child is taught at his or her level, using methods suited to his or her ability. We aim to teach children to communicate effectively through the use of speech and written text, in ways appropriate for different occasions and purposes to listen attentively and with understanding to acquire information from various sources and to record information and findings in various ways, and to read fluently and accurately, with understanding and enjoyment.

Through understanding the unique nature of each child, we aim to inspire children to become creative, independent thinkers, competent communicators and to build positive relationships. We wish them to care for the world around them and be happy, confident, enquiring individuals who love to learn and contribute to their school and other communities. The Children’s House was set up in 1973 by a group of local parents to provide high-quality early years education in Islington. It was initially run in the home of a founding parent and subsequently in a rented hall in St Stephen’s Church on Canonbury Road. Parents and staff longed for the Nursery to have a home of its own and in 1991, following various fund-raising schemes, the parents were able to purchase a Methodist chapel on Elmore Street which was operating at the time as the first Hindu UK base of the Swaminarayan temple, now known as the Neasden temple and located in North London. Parents wanted to build on the Nursery provision and in September 2005 we took on the lease of a Victorian School building on King Henry’s Walk, hitherto St Jude and St Paul’s Infant School. The Upper School was refurbished and offers Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. It is a distance of 0.7 miles from the Nursery School. The Upper School has three large classrooms, an enclosed playground, and direct access and sole use during school hours of two large church halls. The School has a garden plot at King Henry’s Walk Community Garden. OUR EDUCATIONAL AIMS FOR EACH CHILD: To inspire a love of learning through a creative curriculum offering breadth, depth, and enrichment To promote self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem To motivate to always do their best To develop genuine respect and value for others and the environment To develop an appreciation for the rich diversity in our School and all around us To provide a firm foundation that equips each child with the skills and passion for lifelong learning To develop the full potential of each child throughout their time in our School and prepare them to move on to the next stage in their education In Year 1 and Year 2 we follow the National Curriculum and prepare children for the 7+ entry into independent schools. There is a strong emphasis on encouraging children’s ability in the core skills of reading, writing, and maths. We place a high value on our ethos of pastoral care through which children’s personal, social and emotional skills can be sensitively developed and supported by both their teachers and by one another. Children are taught in small classes led by fully qualified teachers and supported by Teaching Assistants and specialist teachers. Subjects are taught through topics. Foundation subjects and Science are taught in blocks so that children can immerse themselves in the topics. Topics are linked through an overarching ‘umbrella’ theme to enable children to make connections across the curriculum and to experience breadth and depth in their learning. In Year 1 the termly umbrella themes for the year are Ourselves, Homes, and Plants & Animals. In Year 2 they are an Island Home, Transport and Health & the Environment. In phonics, children work each day with Phases 2-6 in ‘Letters & Sounds’. We use fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama in reading schemes such as Storyworld, Oxford Reading Tree, Collins Big Cat. Children are heard to read independently and in guided reading groups. Children have daily handwriting practice, learning pre-cursive script in Year 1 and moving on to joined-up writing in Year 2. There is a weekly spelling list to learn. Children are taught grammar, punctuation, and related vocabulary. Writing is a complex process for children to master as they bring together skills in phonics, spelling, handwriting, grammar, and punctuation, to write their own stories, keep diaries, record facts, make lists, label drawings, and compose poetry. Children learn about the major religions in their RE lessons. We warmly welcome children and parents who would like to share special faith celebrations with us. We visit local places of worship and Year 2 children visit the Neasden Temple.

Harefield Infant, Nursery, and Children's Centre lie at the center of Harefield Village. Generations of families have attended the school, giving the school a sense of real community and continuity. Harefield Infant School is delighted to have been re-accredited with the Key Stage 1 Basic Skills, Quality Mark. The assessor, Mr. John Dewhurst, said he 'had no hesitation in giving us this mark. Over the last five years, the school has been on a learning journey with many exciting developments. We have gained the Basic Skills Award in both Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1. This is reassuring as it demonstrates that those children who would usually struggle with their learning are making good progress. We also gained the National Association for More Able Gifted and Talented Award for ensuring that pupils are working and achieving well and the highest levels are being consistently achieved. Last year we embarked on achieving the Inclusion Award for our work with children and families who might experience barriers to learning. The award identifies that for children who have additional needs planning and thought goes into ensuring that they are accessing all aspects of school life. Two years ago we started teaching Philosophy to our children. SAPERE is the organization that runs the training for teaching staff to become confident in using this approach. We are very impressed with the progress our children made and decided to enhance this work further by becoming part of the Thinking Schools Alliance with the University of Exeter. Our children are taught to think from nursery and to have the processes of thinking explained to them from an early age. The children have blown us away with their reasoning, logic, and creativity. The improvements in learning and understanding are evident in their attitudes and work. All children know that to get better at anything they have to work hard and have good teaching and practice. We are a mainstream infant and nursery school that promotes respect, values differences, and encourages our children to be honest, healthy, independent, and successful members of our school and the wider community. We will make all reasonable adjustments to include children and remove barriers to learning to prevent disadvantage, promote equality of opportunity and foster good relations. We aim to work in partnership with our parents/carers to provide the best possible outcomes for their children. If you have any concerns about your child, talk to the class teacher in the first instance. You may wish to then meet with the Inclusion Manager for further advice and support. The Inclusion Manager may contact outside agencies for advice and with the parent’s consent, refer children for specific assessments, for example, an occupational therapy assessment. Regular communication with parents/carers about their views, wishes, and feelings and those of their child are listened to and become part of all planning to support their child. Class teachers plan for children through ongoing observation and assessment of their learning and development. All children are monitored through ‘Pupil Progress Meetings’ that are held between the class teachers and the Headteacher. The Inclusion Manager may also be present and other members of the school leadership team. Children identified at risk of delay or who may appear to have difficulty with learning will be offered extra teaching or other rigorous interventions put in place after consultation with their parents/carers. The impact of interventions on children’s progress is reviewed regularly through observation and assessment.

Our school is spaced over a large site, with extensive grounds. It has recently undergone significant redevelopment to cater to our increasing numbers. We are very proud of our new library and new dining room/studio. There is a mixture of provision both indoors and out with several specifically designed outdoor learning areas to interest and engage our children. We have extensive sports fields that are regularly used by many of our after-school sports clubs. You will find our classrooms equipped with the latest technology. We also have a bespoke ICT suite and additional laptops that can be moved from class to class. Our investment in technology ensures that our pupils are prepared for the modern world. Our playgrounds have a range of climbing/play equipment and a range of specifically designed areas, including a low-level climbing wall with a safety surface. We intend that our children can enjoy their play as much as their work. At Colham Manor we aim to provide a happy, caring, safe and secure environment where all children reach their potential. It is a school where standards continue to rise and Ofsted has recently praised the caring nature of our staff and the pupil’s behavior, amongst many other things. Our priority is to ensure that children reach the highest standards possible and children’s learning is thoroughly tracked and regularly reviewed. We also place a high emphasis on developing independence, confidence, and co-operation, so that our children are ready for the next step in their lives. We have a hugely popular breakfast club that is run by school staff. For a small charge, parents can leave their children in a safe environment where they can enjoy a healthy breakfast, play games, and chat with friends. The After School Club is run by Colham Manor Primary School and was set up in September 2013. There is always an adult to child ratio of at least 1:8 and the setting is staffed by school staff. There is a range of toys, games, and activities on offer both inside and out, giving the children the opportunity to play independently and also with adult interaction. The club is open from 3.15 pm – 5.45 pm daily and a healthy snack is provided. If you would like more information about the club or would like to book a place for your child please speak to the school office. We offer a wide range of clubs both at lunchtime and after school. These allow our children opportunities to experience new activities or participate in their hobbies. As well as learning new skills, our clubs allow our children to develop their esteem, confidence and build friendships. Our clubs are run by a mixture of school staff and outside providers Colham Manor is an inclusive primary school. We are proud of how we value and support all our children. We expect all our children to reach their full potential and support their individual needs to ensure they can reach the highest standards they are capable of. Teachers plan lessons to ensure all children make progress in class, taking into account their ability level and individual needs. Some of our children have specific needs that require extra support additional to what can be provided in the classroom. For these children, we provide specific support programs, delivered by trained staff in the Launch Pad, a specially resourced provision for children with additional needs. These children may be identified as having special educational needs or at the early stages of learning English as an additional language.

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.

AAM Children's Academy was founded in the year 1967. It is an English medium Co-educational Independent school affiliated to CBSE with affiliation number 330108 and has a General affiliation which is valid up to 31/3/2021. It is located in the Katihar district of Bihar and is currently being managed by the Adhiri Ajab Lal Manjhi Child Edu, Bihar. It is presently under the principal -administration of SATYAJEET BOSE. There are a total of 55 rooms, 8 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.) 55 8 1 9 11 36 11811 9775

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

Professional Children's School is an independent day school enrolling almost 200 students in grades 6-12. Founded in 1914, Professional Children's School provides a challenging and engaging college preparatory program for busy artists, athletes, and other young people who are serious about their studies. Our schedule was flexible, allowing students to balance time in school with professional demands outside. Our community of master educators and devoted peers provides the social and emotional support children need to excel. Since our founding in 1914, PCS has provided an academic education specially designed for talented young people pursuing goals in the performing arts, entertainment, competitive sports, and various other areas of interest, recently including technology and entrepreneurial endeavors. PCS provides all of the necessary academic tools to ensure success in leading colleges, universities, and conservatories and throughout life while enabling students to pursue their individual goals outside of school. Our academic program ensures that our students can focus on both school and their outside interests by incorporating flexible academic schedules, Guided Study while away from school, and an understanding environment of accommodation and planning. PCS is committed to integrating technology throughout the curriculum to prepare students to live and learn in our increasingly technology-based world. This offers an enhanced classroom centered experience while ensuring our students' ability to pursue professional and pre-professional endeavors that may remove them from the physical classroom. The Mission of Professional Children's School is to provide a challenging academic education for young people working in or studying for careers in the performing and visual arts, competitive sports, and other endeavors to meet the diverse needs of our students, provide mastery of fundamental skills and prepare them for college or other post-secondary education to teach young people to balance the demands of their professional, personal and academic lives to provide support for young people who must often contend with the pressures of the adult world in addition to the everyday pressures of adolescence to encourage young people to respect others of diverse ethnic, racial, economic, geographic and artistic backgrounds to balance their individual needs with the needs of others and to accept responsibility for their decisions to foster a community in which both academic and artistic pursuits are valued. PCS is committed to developing a community where all of its members feel safe, supported, and celebrated, and share a shared responsibility to cultivate the same in others. We aim to be a place that embraces diversity in its multiple forms, actively confronts prejudice and bias, and does not shy away from difficult conversations. Given that the journey towards equity and justice is ongoing and evolving, our academic offerings and social interactions remain open to revision. We strive to become responsible world citizens. Suppose you know a busy ballerina, an aspiring actor, an Olympic hopeful, a masterful musician, or a competitive chess champion. In that case, Professional Children's School could be a great school option for them! At Professional Children's School, students don't need to choose between their education and their dreams. Our individualized school schedule provides the flexibility our students need to balance their pre-professional and professional endeavors with their academic goals leaving time for schoolwork and auditions, rehearsals, performances, competitions, classes, and training. This makes Professional Children's School ideal for dancers, musicians, actors, models, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs who are also serious about their studies. Professional Children's School provides a well-rounded college preparatory education to students in grades 6-12. Working with young people who are pursuing careers or rigorous pre-professional training while attending a college preparatory school requires flexibility on the part of the faculty. With approximately 200 students and 26 faculty members, students and teachers forge close relationships to support students in reaching their academic goals. While the school's mission remains the same, the academic program at PCS has grown ever more rigorous since its founding in 1914. Today, the overwhelming majority of PCS graduates attend college or conservatory immediately upon graduation. The remainder chooses to continue their pre-professional training or professional careers. Especially in the upper school years, professional training and other students' commitments may make demands on students' time and interests. Yet, PCS diploma requirements provide for a broad background in fundamental academic disciplines. Since the school's earliest days, some PCS students have needed to keep up with their studies while away from school for professional reasons through a program called Guided Study. Today, technology makes that process more manageable. PCS is committed to being a school whose program enables students to learn through the online exchange of ideas, content, and instruction. This commitment allows PCS to serve better its mission of educating professional and pre-professional students while preparing them to live and learn in our increasingly connected world.

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.