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We offer a rich and stimulating curriculum in our ‘village school’ in the shadows of the old Highbury Stadium. As a church of England school, we are keen that children can explore their spirituality and experience their first years of education in a loving and supportive environment which is underpinned by strong Christian values. Our aim: "At St John’s our aim is that every child grows into a well-rounded individual who becomes the best they can be. Our school motto: "Every child, every opportunity, every day and we very much hope that children, under our strong pastoral guidance, can thrive and become confident young people, fully prepared for the next phase of their education". St John’s is a nurturing and dynamic community, rooted in Christian values, where children are encouraged to be the best they can be. The following values are our guiding principles: Love Kindness Forgiveness Friendship Respect Wisdom Courage Trust We will do everything we can to help every child understand the importance of these values through the way we behave towards them and each other. Each child’s educational, emotional and spiritual welfare is vitally important and we commit to doing our very best for every child. Curriculum and learning: To develop creative, confident, lifelong learners To provide a broad-based curriculum, where all children are set challenging, yet achievable, goals based on their differing needs and potential To provide the best possible education for every child in a supportive environment where everyone learns and worships together Pastoral care: To celebrate and nurture the whole child through a strong partnership between the school, families, and the church SMSC (SOCIAL, MORAL, SPIRITUAL, AND CULTURAL): To develop well rounded, thoughtful children who share and live by positive values Our vision is: "To be a school where every child is valued as a unique individual created in the image of God, where everyone has equal opportunities and where teaching and learning are of a consistently high standard.” At St John’s Highbury Vale we believe that the curriculum should be as broad and balanced as possible, offering children the opportunity to achieve success in many different areas. Although our curriculum adheres to the statutory elements of the National Curriculum 2014, other planned opportunities make up the wider curriculum at our school. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and have high expectations for all children. The achievements, attitudes, and well-being of all our children matter. This policy helps to ensure that this school promotes the individuality of all our children, irrespective of ethnicity, attainment, age, disability, gender, or background. Special Educational Needs We value the individuality of all of our children. We are committed to giving all of our children every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. We do this by taking account of pupils’ varied life experiences and needs. Assessment and Testing We believe. We value the individuality of all of our children. We are committed to giving all of our children every opportunity to achieve the highest of standards. We do this by taking account of pupils’ varied life experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages all pupils to maximize their potential, including those who display special gifts or talents. More able pupils are defined as achieving above age expected levels in all subject areas. Gifted pupils are defined as excelling (performing significantly above age expected levels) in an academic area of writing, maths, science, ICT, languages, or humanities. Talented pupils have a specific ability in a non-academic area such as art, music, drama, dance, or another area of sport which is way beyond that expected at their age. We would expect approximately 25% of our pupils to fall into the more able, gifted, and talented category. Of these, approximately 10% may fall solely into the gifted or talented category. These categories are fluid and a child may move in and out of them over their school career. View full school

Welcome to Highbury Quadrant Community School. We live by the core values of Respect Achievement and Positivity. These core values are evident in every part of school life and through them, we aim to challenge and support all children. We aim for our pupils to be curious and independent learners who have the confidence to aim high in life. We also use our shared values as a foundation for building a harmonious community where all individuals are valued and work together collaboratively towards the same goals. Our curriculum is designed to excite and stimulate pupils to learn about the world in which they live. Our pupils enjoy a creative approach to learning and personal development. From the Early Years onwards we foster strong characteristics of effective learning and learning behavior. Children experience learning with and from each other. We aim to build on individual strengths and talents and expect all children in our school to reach the best possible standards in attainment and be ready to accept the challenge of moving on to secondary school when the time comes. The leadership structure ensures that the best use is made of all our resources and is focused on setting high expectations and securing high standards. The principles we live by at Highbury Quadrant are: To respect one another and listen to each other To respect one another and listen to each other To provide a challenging and creative learning environment To encourage responsibility for one’s actions To encourage every child and adult to be proud of who they are Our Core Values: Respect Achievement Positivity We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Through the EYFS we aim to encourage your child to become a motivated and independent learner and individual. The curriculum is delivered through the use of topics and is largely play-based. Your child will be assessed through practitioner observation. Three Prime Areas: "Personal, Social and Emotional Development". Initiate conversations, attend to and take account of what others say. Explains own knowledge and understanding, and asks appropriate questions of others. Take steps to resolve conflicts with other children, e.g. finding a compromise. Become confident to speak to others about own needs, wants interests, and opinions. Describe themselves in positive terms and talk about their abilities. Understand that their actions affect other people, for example, become upset or try to comfort another child when they realize they have upset them. Be aware of the boundaries set, and of behavioral expectations in the setting. Phonics is a way of teaching children to read quickly and skilfully. At Highbury Quadrant we use the Letters and Sounds program to teach phonics which we supplement with resources from other schemes, such as the actions from the Jolly Phonics scheme for Phase 2. All children from Nursery to Year 2 have a discrete daily phonics lesson. Every child moves in a structured way from the easiest sounds (phase 2) through to the most complex (phase 6). Children are taught to recognize the sounds that each letter makes, identify the sounds made by different combinations of letters and blend these sounds to make words. During the Summer term in Year 1, children are required to sit the Phonics Screening Check to confirm whether they have made the expected progress. The children are asked to read 40 words aloud. The check will contain a mix of real words and ‘non-words’ (or ‘nonsense words’). The results of the check will be reported to parents. All children are individuals and develop at different rates. The screening check ensures that teachers understand which children need extra help with phonic decoding. Children who have not made the expected progress receive additional phonics support and retake the check in year 2. Highbury Quadrant like all schools in Islington is committed to meeting the needs of all pupils including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN). We expect that children and young people with SEN will receive an education that enables them to make progress so that they: Achieve their best Become confident individuals living fulfilling lives Make a successful transition into adulthood, whether into employment, further or higher education, or training We will use our best endeavors to make sure that a pupil with SEN gets the support they need – this means doing everything we can to meet the pupil's special educational needs. View full school

Highbury Fields School is a unique 11-18 girls' school where every child is truly known and recognized as an individual. Ours is a culturally rich environment within which every girl succeeds. Highbury Fields’ students are highly aspirational and have positive attitudes to their learning and attainment. Our young women face a rapidly changing world of exciting opportunities and challenges. Highbury Fields School opens up this world to them. The school is unique as it provides a secure and supportive environment in which every student develops as an individual. The school is a Specialist College for Science and Mathematics with a track record of academic excellence in Art, Drama, Music, and Technology, which match our successes in Science and Mathematics. Highbury Fields’ students demonstrate creativity and flair through a rich and varied program of extra-curricular activities, covering music, sports, and the Arts. We encourage our young women to become independent learners, capable and confident of creating their futures as active and responsible members of society. We have a thriving mixed Sixth Form with a long tradition of academic success and high rates of progression to university. As a member of the Islington Consortium (IC6), we provide a huge range of study options and our students can make use of the facilities in other schools. Whilst they have many extra freedoms and responsibilities, our Sixth Formers remain very much a part of the whole school community and are important role models for younger pupils. Students who attend Highbury Fields Sixth Form enjoy considerable academic success. For the last five years, the sixth form has achieved a 100% pass rate at A-Level and in 2016, 89% of students were awarded A*-C grades and 60% A*-B grades for their courses. Highbury Fields has a serious commitment to continual investment in ICT resources and we use state-of-the-art technology across the whole of our curriculum as an important tool for teaching and interactive learning. Our students are highly aspirational and have positive attitudes to their learning, progress, and attainment. We are committed to supporting and optimizing the achievements of every student and promoting our shared values. At Highbury Fields, we believe that: In our school, there are no limitations to a child's success Our school plays a crucial role in preparing students to face the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world Our diverse and culturally rich school community develops respect and understanding of other cultures and individuals At Highbury Fields, we: Provide an education tailored and responsive to individuals’ needs Offer creative learning and an enriched curriculum Promote positive attitudes towards learning Operate a climate of mutual respect and promote our community’s shared values At Highbury Fields, we expect that students will: Be successful academically and creatively Make strong progress across the curriculum Develop resilience Be independent thinkers Become confident young women We will work hard to ensure that any girl with special educational needs gets the targeted support she needs and makes excellent progress. We monitor this progress very closely. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural (SMSC) education is about developing a person as a whole. As students move through Highbury Fields School we are committed to developing not only their academic standards and levels of attainment but also their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural awareness. This allows every one of our students to form their own strong identity, a sense of place and purpose, and gives them the confidence to question and discover who they are in the world. It also prepares them to face the exciting challenges that lie ahead in their life. The present-day Highbury Fields School exists as a result of the significant joining of Highbury Hill High School and Shelburne High School in 1981. An extensive history dating back to the early 19th Century tells the individual stories of the two schools that would unite and make Highbury Fields School what it is today. Set against the backdrop of an enriching, nearly 200-year-old history of countless changes in name, location, and leadership, Highbury Fields School is today one of London’s most unique and successful schools. As a culturally rich environment with a positive ethos, strong values, and a focused vision, the school works hard to optimize the academic achievements of every student. View full school

We run a fantastic range of study programs from our four campuses in and around Portsmouth, with fabulous facilities, expert staff, an extensive support network, and excellent transport links. With over 50 years of experience, we boast a long and proud tradition of academic and professional programs, together with close industry links to ensure that the ever-changing needs of employers in the area are met. In 2016 we introduced Applied Generals, which combine academics with more practical-based learning, so students have the right skill-sets to stand them in good stead for entering the job market. Learning for life, work and global citizenship leadership, accountability and trust innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship teamwork championing equality and diversity celebrating success high expectations and sustainability matters. All our classrooms are equipped with the latest interactive screens, computers and audiovisual equipment. A simple control system allows teachers full control over the entire system. Through our well-resourced libraries, students have access to an extensive range of the latest PCs, high-speed internet, and software applications. We also actively encourage students and staff to bring their own devices onto the College campus to utilize our high-speed eduroam wireless network, which is available across all sites. A commitment to sustainability has been at the heart of our redevelopment - this is demonstrated by the building of a new 'green' campus, the introduction of significant sustainable technology, college-wide recycling, and waste management, and an ambitious travel plan. The new Campus was 'Highly Commended' at the Hampshire Sustainable Business Awards in May 2010. The judges described it as 'inspirational,' demonstrating the College's "strong commitment to renewable energies." View full university