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William Patten has high expectations of all children and staff and high standards of teaching and learning. It provides a friendly, supportive and purposeful school community that values all its members. We are a culturally and socially diverse school and we welcome the richness that this brings to our school community. We value children as individuals and help them to understand their role as members of the school and the wider community and to see how they can contribute to a better society. William Patten has a strong tradition of academic, artistic, and musical excellence. Our children are encouraged in self-expression from the moment they enter the school. We employ specialist music teachers and develop many project links with arts organizations to help children develop their creativity, whether through music, visual or performance arts. We regularly give and attend performances and exhibitions and have many ways of celebrating achievement in these areas. We recognize the vital part parents play in their children’s learning and are committed to developing partnerships with parents. Every parent and carer belongs to the school’s Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA), which fosters close educational and social links between school and home. Our relationship with parents and families is a crucial and great support in our work. We work together to give all our children the best start in their education. Parents help us in so many ways and together we make the life of the school outstanding for all the children. The community of William Patten is inclusive and diverse. Children are aware of and show respect for each other’s beliefs and cultures, which are recognized and celebrated throughout the school year. The school’s commitment to excellence in Personal, Social, and Health Education is also recognized by the PSHE Association. Over 30 languages are spoken in the school and the children learn to greet each other in these languages, with a focus on ‘language of the month’ in addition to the teaching of Spanish as a modern foreign language. Children’s successes are also celebrated and awards are presented to children in recognition of their termly achievements and weekly good deeds. The school ensures that children are aware of the contribution they can make to society as active citizens, with their understanding of the rule of law, as well as individual liberty, developed through the PSHE curriculum. Children contribute to their own ‘class charter’ at the beginning of the year which is displayed in their classrooms and referred to throughout. Our curriculum is wide, varied, relevant, and exciting. We aim to hold the interest of all our children to develop a love of school and learning. Weekly assemblies also focus on the social and emotional aspects of learning. Further to this, children take part in democratic processes, such as electing their school and the school participates in the borough’s ‘Democracy Week’. Their understanding of how democracy developed is also supported by the school’s curriculum. The school has high expectations for all learners and is committed to broadening the children’s horizons and enriching the curriculum through an active engagement with the local and wider community. The children at William Patten are well supported in developing a deep-rooted love of learning to prepare them well for their next steps in education and future employment. The Governing Body meets four times a year, to carry out those primary functions. We also have designated Resources and Achievement Committees which meet six times a year and provide a sharper focus. The role of governors, drawn from parents, staff, and our community, is to be a ‘critical friend’ to the school and each governor plays an active part by sitting on at least one of the two committees as well as the Governing Body itself. We provide support and encouragement to the school whilst continuing to identify and pursue areas where improvements may be needed. We are also hugely fortunate to able to witness first-hand and celebrate, the remarkable achievements of our fantastic pupils and dedicated teaching staff. View full school

At Patten University, we believe that everyone should be able to get a quality university education. We are committed to making higher education accessible and affordable to all, regardless of age, location, ethnicity, or financial situation. Since 1944, Patten University has earned a reputation for carefully mentoring students and making a difference in our community. Today we have expanded our reach through online education while maintaining our commitment to enriching the world and giving students close personal attention. At Patten, you are never just a number. With our online programs, we focus on helping you acquire the skills and knowledge you need to advance your education and career. Our flexible online learning platform gives you the freedom to earn your degree on your terms while still enjoying close interaction with faculty, advisors, and other students in an engaging learning environment. We are also committed to making education affordable to earn a degree without acquiring a burden of debt. Our innovative tuition model and strategic reduction of bureaucratic overhead allow us to lower costs and pass the savings to you. The mission of Patten University is to provide high-quality, accessible, affordable undergraduate and graduate education that integrates leadership and service to inspire students to engage in community and global transformation. Patten University partners with accredited international institutions worldwide to provide students with customized, accessible, and affordable post-secondary degree options. Individual international students are free to apply to Patten University under the standard enrollment option if they are proficient in English and meet the other basic admissions requirements. However, students who speak English as a second language are likely to benefit from language training and tutoring supports offered by Patten-approved partners in China, Sri Lanka, and Western Europe. View full university