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Queenswell Junior School is a community school for children aged 7 to 11. Queenswell is a dynamic school, committed to providing a rich education that interests, enthuses, and rewards each child. We have high expectations for every child and are dedicated to meeting each child’s individual needs by developing their curiosity and confidence to learn – both now and in their future. Our Religious Education program aims to develop children’s knowledge and understanding of all the major faiths, promoting tolerance and respect for each other as members of our multi-cultural community, underpinned by fundamental British values. Our committed and skilled team of teachers and support staff work together to plan and deliver creative and stimulating lessons which inspire every child. We actively foster the moral, social and physical development of each child within a safe and supportive learning environment. The learning environment is supported by our modern, well-designed facilities which include up to date technology in every classroom, landscaped grounds that include spacious play areas, quiet areas, a sports field, football pitch, and additional tennis courts We recognize that about 10% of our school population can be classed as higher achievers or gifted pupils, in one or several areas of the curriculum. We believe that children who fall into this group need special and extra provisions to ensure they reach their potential. Activities are arranged within the classroom and some external activities to ensure those children who may be gifted in a particular area are nurtured. We have a clear system of consequences should a child choose not to follow our school rules. These are also discussed at the beginning of every school year. Consequences range from a quick and gentle warning, to ’ time–out’ and missed privileges. Should a child misbehave repeatedly we would endeavor to solve the problem in partnership with their parents/ carers. For some children, a personal behavior plan with clear targets would be agreed with a strengthened system of consequences. In extreme cases the Headteacher has the right to exclude a child – this may be over the lunchtime period. The governors would become involved in cases of appeal. We believe that all children, whatever their home background, ethnicity, home language, physical disability, religion, gender, or ability, have the right to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that reflects the society in which we live, promotes the best dispositions for learning and ensures good progress. We want to keep you informed of the curriculum your child will be following throughout their time in our school. Children transfer from the Infant School to the Junior School at the end of year 2 via an application process. There are close links between the schools. The children have many opportunities to meet each other, for example in assemblies, joint reading sessions, and buddying with older children. Infant children have several opportunities to visit the Junior School during the summer term and their new class teachers also visit them in their Infant classrooms. Parents/ carers also have the opportunity to visit the Junior School in the summer term before your child transfers here in September. Our pupils and staff offer a guided tour and there is an opportunity to meet and talk with the Headteacher. View full school

We are a community Infant and Nursery School for children between three and seven We have a Nursery for 78 part-time children we can offer 13 of these as full-time places available on a fee-paying basis. We have three classes of thirty children in each year group. We are a School with many environmentally aware features including rainwater harvesting, solar panels, wildlife areas, and recycling schemes. Queenswell Infant and Nursery School are an inclusive and welcoming School. Our school is a special place to learn because we are a safe and happy school. Every child’s contribution is listened to, respected, and valued. Each child is encouraged years old. We provide a stimulating and creative curriculum for everyone. Our school building is fully accessible to people with physical disabilities. There is excellent behavior, with clear rules that treat everyone fairly. We are a kind, hard-working staff. We have a supportive community. We provide individual keyboard lessons with a keyboard teacher from the London Borough of Barnet Music Office. There are a limited number of places and there is a charge for these lessons. All children have individual needs and sometimes children will need extra help with their learning. These children may be higher achievers, children with special educational needs, children learning English as an additional language, children with specific medical needs, and children with physical disabilities. Our school provides special support by Planning a challenging curriculum to extend children’s interests and knowledge. Enjoying a very good relationship with health professionals to obtain advice and further training as needed. Providing good role models to children. Providing extra challenge to those who may need it. We have a positive approach to behavior with an underlying co-operation between School and home. Our rules are designed to keep children safe and create a happy and pleasant atmosphere for everyone. They are explained at the beginning of every school year and regularly reinforced. We believe that you are your child’s first and most important teacher. We want to develop a partnership with you that supports all aspects of your child’s learning and development. Should you wish to discuss any issues relating to your child at school you are welcome to make an appointment to see the Class Teacher and/or the Head Teacher. View full school