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Joseph Clarke School and Service is situated in Waltham Forest and is a center of excellence for vision impairment in the South East of England. We are a day-maintained special school and service for pupils with vision impairment and additional or complex needs. We also offer a small number of places for pupils with communication difficulties, including autism, who are not vision impaired. We have places for 100 pupils. All students have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or are admitted on an assessment basis. We currently have pupils traveling in from 12 different London Boroughs, Essex, and Herts. Whitefield Academy Trust also runs the Joseph Clarke Educational Service, works in Waltham Forest, Enfield, Barking and Dagenham, and Redbridge. The staff there support over 450 pupils with vision difficulties in a range of pre-school, school, and FE placements. All of our staff are creative and hard-working. We have developed strong partnerships with families and carers and will always place the needs of our children and young people at the heart of all we do. We have a strong sense of community and believe that by caring for and supporting each other we become stronger. Joseph Clarke School offers a personalized curriculum so that all pupils benefit from individualized learning underpinned by the National Curriculum. Teachers' planning ensures that pupils take part in activities that are meaningful and interesting for them and through which they address relevant and challenging learning outcomes. This enables all pupils to maximize their progress. The curriculum is designed to help our pupils become: Successful learners who enjoy learning and make outstanding progress. Effective communicators who can express themselves, make choices, and build positive relationships with other people. Confident individuals who take a full part in activities within school and the community. Responsible citizens who behave well and make a positive contribution to the school and the wider world. Lifelong learners who leave school equipped for the adult world whether in paid employment, education, or supported living. View full school

The support and commitment of the original families were instrumental in the College's growth and subsequent success. Today, community and parent/carer involvement is actively encouraged and is a pivotal part of College life. The College has over 1500 students and 200 highly professional staff. The College is named after the Rev William Branwhite Clarke, a minister of the gospel and the first incumbent of the Parish of Castle Hill, Rouse Hill, and Dural. As well as his parish duties, he was the second Headmaster of The King's School in Parramatta, and a scientist remembered as the founder of Australian Geology. As we seek to develop extraordinary learners, we value the holistic development of our students. We know that there is an inextricable link between maximizing a student's progress and pursuing holistic education. We are passionate about making learning an intrinsically, rewarding journey. In creating this culture, students are more likely to thrive as a natural response to their interests and passions. We also strive to develop sophisticated learners who can think critically and creatively and apply their knowledge meaningfully in different contexts. The College places great importance on student well-being. The synergy between the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical aspects of well-being is intentionally explored within our framework to help students thrive within a safe environment. We recognize that well-being underpins how well students progress in their learning journey and how deeply they feel connected with other community members. Our strengths-based approach to student well-being is Christ-focused and forms the foundation on which all else is built. We care for each individual because each individual is made and loved by God. By proactively engaging and connecting students in a range of programs within year groups and across the College, we establish opportunities to build positive relationships and foster a sense of belonging. Our Well-being Framework ultimately seeks to build character and resilience, equipping, and to empower students to be free to live the life God has planned for them. As a Christ-centred community, the life of Jesus Christ provides the foundation from which the College draws its purpose and hope. In valuing Christ our Wisdom, the College seeks to honor Christ in every facet of College life, yet welcomes people of all faiths. Nurturing each student in exploring their Christian faith is the responsibility of all College staff. We welcome the opportunity to discuss, question, and build our students' understanding of Christian beliefs and practices, regardless of their experience or understanding of Christianity. View full school

Clarke University is a community of scholars working together to inspire the practices of self-discovery and lifelong learning. There are a million reasons why Clarke students love Dubuque. From bike trails, ski slopes, and the Mississippi River to a 4-D theater, USHL hockey team, and even a Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque is a perfect mix of small-town charm and more extensive metro amenities. This is where family-owned dining and shopping favorites combine with a host of national chains to provide an ever-expanding array of offerings. Our treasured campus, outstanding programs, and accessible faculty and staff empower students to take risks and accomplish them. In its most profound sense, the educational work of Clarke University is guided by steadfast principles. The values of the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary inspire those who work, teach and live at the university, provide a clear framework for institutional planning and decision making and serve as a guiding compass during times of opportunity or challenge. Whether in the classroom or the field, faculty, and students engage each other in challenging and exciting learning opportunities that build skills, expand knowledge and widen perspectives. Here, you are family. We will help you every step of the way. You will be challenged, supported, and driven to be your very best. The real beauty of our campus is what takes place here. Our students live, learn, reach, risk, build, and discover. Clarke's leadership development program, CU LEAD, is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, which approaches leadership as a purposeful, collaborative, values-based process that results in positive social change. The Health Services Department's mission is to promote health in mind and body by assisting you in being successful during Clarke's college career. By maintaining good health, you are better able to attend classes regularly, concentrate, and deal with stress. Students are served through direct services, referrals, and health education. All health services are confidential. No medical information will be released without a student's permission. Counseling Services staff are here to help students pursue a contented and balanced life as they strive for academic, personal, and intellectual growth. For many students, this is a time of new challenges as they learn to balance the schedule, academics, work, and athletics, with leisure activities, relationships, and quiet time. Taking the time to address these issues in a comfortable and confidential setting can positively impact academic, physical, and personal performance. Counseling Services is located in the Stoltz Student Life Wing on the ground level of Mary Frances Hall. In counseling, the student can focus on and identify problems or stumbling blocks, which may impact his/her ability to function optimally in various settings. The counselor provides a confidential atmosphere and an objective perspective for the student to explore any big or small issue. Please remember that the Counseling Services staff is here to offer support and assistance long before the student is feeling too overwhelmed or hopeless. We desire that the student feels comfortable working on issues long before they begin to cause interference in his/her life. No topic is too big or too small to warrant attention. Psychoeducational presentations, workshops, seminars, and class lectures are offered throughout the academic year. Programs are announced on the Counseling Services web pages and through faculty, staff, and residence hall advisors. One predictable aspect of life changes. The college years are often a time of transition and adjustment to all kinds of changes. Many students are away from home, meeting new people, and getting used to different social dynamics. New demands in time can challenge even the most organized students. Homesickness can be very upsetting for new students, while sadness over leaving friends and uncertainties about plans can plague upper-class students. Increased responsibilities and balancing new choices can create anxiety and confusion. It is important to remember that all of these things are a normal part of change and growth. Intermittently struggling through these issues and making peace with old issues is a very usual and healthy part of growing. Clarke University has moved into the 21st century with an impressive tradition of excellence in education. Clarke was established in 1843 and is named for an Irish woman, Mary Frances Clarke, who founded a congregation of religious women, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVMs). When the community arrived in the river town of Dubuque in 1843, it was a pioneer territory. The city has changed radically over the years, while its vibrancy and Mississippi River beauty remain. The antecedent institution of Clarke University, St. Mary's Academy, was established three years before Iowa became a state, in 1843 by BVM sisters. After occupying several locations in its early years, the school was renamed Mount St. Joseph Academy and, in 1881, moved permanently to its present location. The academy became Mt. St. Joseph College, a liberal arts institution, in 1901 and was chartered by the State of Iowa in 1910. First accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1918, the institution was named Clarke College in 1928, and 2010 became Clarke University. Clarke University has remained "progressive with the times" throughout its growth and change. As new programs have developed, Clarke has continued to challenge and support students, who are the institution's heart, in their intellectual and personal growth. Clarke is known for its long tradition of excellence in education, and its students, faculty, and staff work together to maintain and strengthen that heritage. View full university