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Mosaic welcomes children till age 12, we are aiming at tomorrow’s adults. The mosaic school aims at making children aware of the richness of our differences. It prepares them from the very beginning of their school experience, to develop an in-depth knowledge of their own culture as well as of those they will be in contact with. French-English bilingualism: From age three on children are allowed to master both languages. From nursery onwards, an English-speaking and a French-speaking teacher co-directs each class. The school system, as well as society in general, values logical and linguistic intelligence. However, research by psychologists and neurologists indicates that humans use a much wider scope of intelligence. Each is particular and requires a specific environment to develop. Mosaic school supplies this. Mosaic’s mission is to contribute to the child’s global development in partnership with and in complement to the family. The school aims to stimulate and facilitate the child’s intellectual learning, artistic aptitudes, relational sensitivities, and emotional richness. In the long term, Mosaic will ensure the emergence, harmonious development, and mastery of each child of his/her competencies. In the immediate term, Mosaic aims to stimulate the child's global vision of life and to provide a comprehensive choice of tools to pursue self-fulfillment, along with the means to face his/her future social responsibilities. Ethics are at the center of Mosaic’s values: respect and autonomy. Respect is a right, autonomy is a duty. When an individual chooses to free her/himself, as much as possible, from her/his conditioning, he becomes autonomous. We are all responsible—families, teachers, schools, and students—because each acts as a role model for the other. Individual decisions, actions, and omissions bear consequences. Tolerance is essential because no rule exists that fully directs the student, nor anyone else, to develop a conciliatory attitude enabling him/her to act responsibly, honestly, and righteously. It does not stop “here and now”, but remains a collective global biological, cultural, historical, geographical, and social process. Autonomous judgments must come with the capacity to take responsibility for one’s own choices. Central to our teaching, cultures are carriers of knowledge and stand witness to the idea that individuals belong to a larger community. For children with special needs, there are many benefits to an inclusive learning environment. Regardless of their ability level, children learn from one another. In an inclusive classroom, children with special needs have the opportunity to observe their peers, who serve as positive role models by demonstrating the skills that the teachers and therapists are trying to teach. Being an equal member of a classroom community provides many important social benefits as well, including increased self-esteem and the formation of friendships. There are also many benefits for typically developing children, including learning tolerance, developing empathy, and gaining an appreciation for diversity. The real world is a diverse mix of people with a wide range of abilities. At Mosaic, we feel that the sooner we start preparing pupils for this, the better. Mosaic does not undertake to provide for all special educational needs such as severe learning difficulties, but in all grades, moderate special educational needs may be provided for. Mosaic accepts the presence of a classroom auxiliary (« shadow ») to help the integration of children with special needs if this is not deemed to disrupt teaching. Mosaic also favors external support (co-teaching with other schools, for example for dyslexic children) and collaborating with all partners for the well-being of the child (psychologists, etc.). View full school

MJPS is a cross-community, mixed school with 50% of our children coming from across the Jewish community and 50% local children of all faiths, beliefs, and none. We were delighted that Ofsted (2015) judged MJPS to be Outstanding in all areas and recognized that we have been successful in establishing a school community in which pupils of a wide range of faiths and cultures embrace and celebrate their diversity. As headteacher, I am dedicated to creating an environment in which our children can grow to their fullest potential as responsible members of the community and British society. Our ethos is summed up in the ancient Jewish hope: Inspiration – We inspire children to create their best possible journeys in life, with confidence in their own cultures, heritage, and beliefs. Respect – We develop self-respect and expand an understanding of respect within and across the Jewish and local communities, British society, and the wider world. Excellence – We enable children to reach their full potential, emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually. We aim for our pupils to become lifelong learners inspired by a love of “learning for the sake of learning” through a rigorous comprehensive academic program of general and Jewish learning which places a priority on critical, independent, and creative thought and expression. We aspire to create a strong sense of community in school and to pursue excellence in delivering our integrated Jewish curriculum and the full National Curriculum. By inspiring and stimulating children’s interests the MJPS team motivates children to engage enthusiastically in their learning. The Mosaic Jewish Primary School is a cross-communal, mixed school, dedicated to creating an environment in which children can grow to their fullest potential as responsible and dedicated members of the Jewish community and British society. The school opened in September 2013 under the Government’s Free School Initiative, with a reception class, incorporating progressively all year groups. This means that by the time the first children reach Year 6 in 2019 there will be up to 360 children in the school. The school is independent of any synagogue authority and welcomes pupils of all denominations and levels of religious observance as well as non-Jewish pupils who wish to share in the high standards of academic achievement we deliver. Our pupils become lifelong learners inspired by a love of “learning for the sake of learning” through a rigorous comprehensive academic program of general and Jewish studies which places a priority on critical, independent, and creative thought and expression. At the same time, our pupils are encouraged to understand and appreciate the wisdom, spiritual depth, and ethical guidance of Judaism. Our school strives for academic excellence through a balanced curriculum of strong general coursework based on the national curriculum and a comprehensive Jewish studies program. The introduction of Hebrew emphasizes the connection to Jewish history and culture. Our interdisciplinary approach highlights experiential learning across all subjects and helps students develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, creativity, and strong writing skills. We have developed a creative curriculum in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and National Curriculum. We teach within a caring and nurturing environment which develops the potential of all children, building their self-esteem and confidence to enable them to develop the skills to think and learn effectively. We emphasize learning through cross-curricular links and real experiences. We appreciate that children learn by doing and being able to take an active part in their learning, which will enable them to build effectively on their interests and previous experiences. We recognize the importance of preparing children for life in an ever-changing world and the need for them to develop the skills to become independent and thoughtful learners who can find and evaluate the information for themselves. We help prepare children to live active and purposeful lives as adults. Our ethos is summed up in the ancient Jewish hope: “May our children be our builders” and is based on the following three aspirations: Inspiration: To inspire children to create their best possible journeys in life, with confidence in their own cultures, heritage, and beliefs. Respect: To develop self-respect and expand it within and across the Jewish community, British society, and the wider world. Excellence: To enable children to reach their full potential, emotionally, socially, academically, and spiritually. We recognize that children often require additional support that is ‘additional to’ and ‘different from other children in a class. Teaching staff at MJPS are committed to ensuring that learning is individualized ensuring that each child is motivated and challenged at their level. Teachers work hard to get to know children and families from the outset ensuring that they can meet a range of differing needs and learning styles, which aims to provide the child with special support to achieve measurable and realistic targets. Children who have a specific area of need are given a SEND Support Plan which is reviewed throughout the year. Children, parents, and the school are very much part of this process. We recognize that having a child with a specific need can be challenging and at times frustrating. We are fully committed to supporting any children with additional needs providing them with the very best education possible. At Mosaic Jewish Primary School we believe that all children should receive an education that motivates and allows them to succeed and achieve. We strive to provide creative and challenging lessons that meet the needs of the individual. It is important to note that our Gifted and Talented (G&T) register is fluid and flexible and therefore your child will not necessarily remain on it indefinitely. It is monitored, reviewed, and updated on a termly basis. View full school