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Dormers Wells Junior is a large, multicultural school in Southall for pupils aged 7 – 11. We have three classes in each year group and can accommodate up to 412 pupils. We have close links and share our site with Dormers Wells Infant School and are also located close to Dormers Wells High School and Dormers Wells Sports Centre (where the children go swimming). There is a long-standing tradition of sporting excellence. This is supported by specialist teaching of physical education and a range of extra-curricular clubs. We are part of the Dormers Wells Family within the Featherstone School Sports Partnership and have several sports teams who actively represent the school at inter-borough competitions. Our vision is to provide a happy, caring, and stimulating environment where children will achieve their fullest potential so that they can make their best contribution to society. Our vision for Dormers Wells Junior School reflects a passionate commitment to learning and recognition of the uniqueness of individual learners. It is driven by our desire to offer the best possible education for our pupils in partnership with our parents and the local community. We believe our approach will inspire a love of learning and unlock the potential that lies within all of our children, preparing them to be happy, successful, and responsible citizens in the future. Our aims and vision are designed to fulfill Article 6 from the UNICEF Charter of the Rights of the Child which states that We have to do all we can to ensure that children survive and develop to their full potential. Our children and families come from all over the world and more than 30 languages are spoken. Our commitment is to ensure that all our pupils share one language and one goal-to be the very best. At DWJS we plan different cross-curricular projects for each school term. We try to make as many links across different subjects as possible. Listed below are the main objectives that will be learned. You can use these to guide additional research and visits at home as this will support your child’s learning and understanding. The government provides additional funding per annum for primary schools that qualify, to improve the provision of physical education (PE) and sports. This funding - provided jointly by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport - will be allocated to primary school headteachers. The money must be used to improve the provision of P.E. and school sport. The purpose of this grant is to fund improvements to the provision of PE and sport, for the benefit of pupils aged 5-11 years old, in the 2016/17 academic year so that all pupils develop healthy lifestyles. This has recently been extended until 2020. P.E. and school sport, play a very important part in the life of the Dormers Wells pupil. We are proud of our sporting reputation at this school and we want to improve and enhance provision for the subject with this money. We believe that P.E. and school sport contribute to the holistic development of our children and, through participation, our children build and learn more about our key values such as respect, co-operation, and kindness for themselves and others. View full school

We are a mixed community comprehensive school in the London Borough of Ealing dedicated to serving our locality. All visitors to our school notice how proud the students and staff are of their school. They notice how well the students behave in this very friendly and high achieving school, and how smart they appear in their school uniform. Our vision is to empower students so that they can take control of their future and have enhanced life chances as a result of learning with us. We have very high expectations for the achievement of all of our students at Dormers Wells High School. Our latest Ofsted report validates this sentiment with the school continuing to be judged as securely Good. However, the real measurement of a school is not in its building or resources. It is about the strength and effectiveness of the people who belong to its community. Our 2015 Ofsted inspection stated students are proud of their school. At the heart of everything we do are our students. Our curriculum is student-centered and we aim for their education to be inspiring, stimulating, and challenging. Our students’ results in mathematics placed us in the top 2% percent of schools nationally for progress made from KS2 to KS4 and humanities is in the top 3% nationally. We encourage and nurture a ‘growth mindset in all members of our community this ethos is supported by our flexible curriculum, which enables our students to make rapid progress. As Ofsted stated: “The atmosphere is calm and orderly. Pupils have high aspirations and work hard”. Our staff members, both teaching and support, are a dedicated and highly professional team with a genuine interest in the psychological and physical well-being, and development of every student. Our pastoral care systems ensure that the students are provided with every opportunity to realize their full potential. It is well known that the staff, students, and parents of DWHS work in close partnership to ensure that all the necessary ingredients are in place to meet individual needs. We know from our own experiences what difference teachers make to the progress of the students. That is why staff development is given the highest priority at DWHS. Our extensive training program is based around the Dormers 9, which gives us a common language about the delivery of great teaching and learning. We also have a provision for students with a hearing impairment, which enables these students to be fully integrated into the main school curriculum and extended school activities. Dormers Wells High School aims to provide an excellent education in a safe, supportive learning environment, where people are valued and make positive contributions to the school community, and where students go on to become responsible, independent members of society. Our vision is to empower students so that they can take control of their future and have enhanced life chances as a result of learning with us. We are academically ambitious for our students: everyone matters. We want our students to become independent learners, who are critical in their thinking, informed in their choices, and confident in their ability to succeed in the modern world. We also want students who are respectful and tolerant, driven and confident, and who strive for the best. In addition to their academic lives, we also want our students to benefit from extra-curricular experiences in the arts, sport, and culture, which will help them become well-rounded balanced adults. Dormers Wells High School is committed to working closely and in harmony with its community and celebrating the diversity of the UK. We aim to prepare students for life in modern Britain and to ensure that our school ethos, curriculum, and approaches to teaching and learning reflect and promote British values. We recognize that these values are not exclusive to being British and that they have come to be accepted throughout the democratic world as the method of creating an orderly society in which individual members can feel safe, valued, and can contribute for the good of themselves and others. We work alongside our local community and recognize the variety of religious beliefs within it. Students take part in local events and meet different members of the community to appreciate the valuable contributions they make. All subject departments are aware of the importance of transmitting British values through their curriculum content. View full school

St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is a popular and oversubscribed one-form entry Outstanding Primary school in South Ruislip with a 20 place Nursery (mornings only). In 2014, St Swithun Wells became a designated NCTL Teaching School. Our school is committed to achieving excellence with a learning environment built upon the foundations of the gospel values. The excellent relationship we have with our parish, St Gregory's, and our strong Catholic ethos are reflected in our school mission statement. We are proud of the caring, supportive, and committed school community of staff, children, parents, and governors of St Swithun Wells and we work in partnership to ensure that our children leave our school as well-rounded, determined, skilled, and confident individuals. We are a Catholic School that seeks to live out the values of Jesus Christ. Each half term the school community will focus on a value that links to our mission statement and the teachings of Jesus. We recognize how important it is to help our pupils develop academically but also spiritually, morally, socially, and culturally. Our aim is that they are also fully prepared and take on the role of good citizens, able to make the best possible contribution to the Common Good. Within a framework of Catholic Christian Values, we teach the importance of British Values which also link to our school values. Our mission at : St Swithun Wells' is a Catholic School where we learn about our faith. St Swithun Wells' Catholic School everyone is important. We all want to learn and do our best. St Swithun Wells' Catholic School we celebrate everyone's skills, talents, and achievements. St Swithun Wells' we understand that we need to look after and care for our school and everybody in it. St Swithun Wells is a joint Teaching School with St Mary's Primary Catholic School, Uxbridge. We are the Primary Teaching School Alliance. As a Teaching School, we provide professional development courses which are held at St Mary's Catholic School. We also run a School Direct Programme for 'Graduate Students' choosing the teaching profession. We work in partnership with St Mary's University and Brunel University and the schools in our alliance. Students will carry out their training at one of the alliance schools with the aim of a successful appointment to a vacant position at these schools. St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School is committed to serving its local national and international community. It recognizes the multi-cultural, multi-faith, and ever-changing landscape of the United Kingdom. It also understands the vital role it has in ensuring that groups or individuals within any environment are not subjected to intimidation or radicalization by those wishing to unduly, or illegally, influence them. Our school fosters a strong sense of belonging both to the school community and as a citizen of Britain with the responsibilities that citizenship brings. The school has policies in place regarding Equality, to ensure that there will be no discrimination against any individual or group, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, status, or similar. It seeks to serve all so that everyone feels a sense of belonging. The Government emphasizes that schools are required to ensure that key ‘British Values’ are taught in all UK schools. View full school

At Wells Primary School, we strive to ensure that every child enjoys a happy, fulfilling, and successful education within a safe, nurturing environment. We are fortunate to have a caring, committed staff supportive parents and carers, and a skilled governing body who works in partnership to ensure the best outcomes for our pupils. Together, we encourage our children to be motivated to learn and to celebrate their achievements. We pride ourselves on setting high expectations for all, in everything we do. We strive for excellence, aiming only for the best in terms of conduct and academic achievement. At the same time, we are truly inclusive and have an excellent track record in ensuring high-quality provision for pupils who are vulnerable or who have additional needs. Pastoral care is strong and lies at the heart of our ethos. We were delighted therefore when our Ofsted inspection in 2014 graded us 'outstanding' in all categories: teaching and learning, quality of provision, behavior, and leadership and management. Visitors to the school often comment on the high standards of behavior, calm and productive atmosphere, and the approachable, friendly demeanor of the whole school community. It is, indeed, a supportive, cohesive community, where pupils and staff from a diverse range of backgrounds and faiths enjoy learning together in harmony. Conscientious, committed staff endeavor to make every child feel equally valued and cherished so that they are well-placed to learn and achieve. Alongside strong pastoral support, the high expectation is central to the ethos of the school - if we are going to do a job, we are going to do it properly. All employees are expected to share this commitment to excellence. Enthusiastic teachers and support staff aim to motivate and inspire children with a well-delivered, interesting curriculum. An equally committed governing body works closely with the headteacher, senior management, and other staff to challenge and support the team in its mission for excellence. In September 2012, the Governing Body decided to reconstitute so that it can work more effectively towards a common goal – to provide the best possible opportunities for Wells’ pupils. Another key principle of Wells is to work closely in partnership with parents and carers and provide a welcoming environment. The headteacher has made this a key priority and aims to actively involve parents/carers in the pupils’ education wherever possible. We encourage Wells’ pupils to: Work conscientiously and strive to achieve their best. Develop confidence yet remain modest. Be kind and supportive to others and be generous of spirit. Show respect and value diversity. Demonstrate excellent standards of behavior. Enjoy life and seize opportunities. Value and protect the environment. Be proud of their school. Prepare for the next stage in their education. We are aware that today's children are tomorrow's leaders and recognize our responsibility to help prepare them to become the decision-makers of the future. Each month, teachers and pupils explore a different theme during PSHCE lessons, assemblies, or at other appropriate times. The emphasis is on encouraging children to become independent thinkers who understand their roles as citizens of a school community but also of a wider, national and global arena. View full school

Children have been educated at Wells Cathedral School for over a thousand years, in what has to be one of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring locations. But while a sense of place provides something crucial as a child grows up and learns about themselves and the world in which they live, it is even more important that every child feels comfortable and secure enough to be able to discern, explore and test their talents and interests. Grounded in a timeless tradition and ethos since its origins as a Chorister School, yet adept enough to relish the challenges of the 21st century, Wells Cathedral School provides an encouraging and ambitious education for every child. Whether your son or daughter is in the Sixth Form, Senior, Music, Junior or Nursery School, We believe all children’s school days should be filled with opportunities to explore a range of interests and ideas some will stick, some won’t, but all experiences are valuable and formative. At Wells, we give our pupils numerous opportunities to discover and nurture individual passions, in turn propelling them into a successful and fulfilling life beyond school. We are interested in the education of the whole child so that our pupils become thoughtful, confident, articulate, creative, and caring individuals. The website provides you with an introduction to the wonderful education we offer to our pupils at Wells Cathedral School. Ordinarily, we would also be very keen to invite you to come and see the School yourselves and to meet us. However, since we are unable to accept visitors to the site at the moment, we have prepared a Virtual Tour of our Senior School and Junior School (please see below). We also would be delighted to meet with you ‘virtually’ – please contact our Admissions Department to set up an appointment. And as soon as we are open again physically do please come and see us! Our school is comprised of a dynamic mix of boys and girls aged 2-18 who have a variety of talents across our various school stages: Little Wellies Nursery, Junior School, Senior School, and Sixth Form which are complemented by our Specialist Music Faculty. Our core belief and motto Esto Quod Es (Be What You Are) is what ties our school together and lends itself to a happy, stimulating environment where all our pupils can thrive and develop their talents or even discover new ones. All of our pupils live as part of an accepting community where being friends with people with extraordinary talents is accepted as the norm. We invite everyone to ‘give it a go’ so pupils of all abilities can join in at a level that suits them and make the most of all we have to offer so that they can become the best they can be. Everyone has a refreshing sense of mutual respect, whatever their interests and talents. We provide a wide range of opportunities to support everybody to be the best versions of themselves so they can develop their existing talents and discover new ones. Wells offers a: proven track record in academic excellence specialist music scheme specialist mathematics scheme wide range of co-curricular opportunities to choose from strong creative arts program, ranging from dance, music, art, drama, and more wide range of competitive and recreational sports program of outdoor education opportunities, including Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, in addition to the school’s own 909 programs. We are always open to new ideas and will do our best to accommodate your interests if you’d like something we don’t currently offer. We ensure that there is an appropriate mixture of structure and freedom to suit each pupil from their early days in the Junior School through to the end of their time with us in the Sixth Form, which offers excellent preparation for further education or future careers. With this in mind, our flexibility enables all our pupils to make the most of their time at school and establishes a brilliant foundation to build on as an adult. This might mean some pupils take more GCSEs or A levels than others whilst some pupils spend more time developing in a specific field. We don’t have a “one size fits all” mentality we have a “let’s work out what’s best for your future” mentality. View full school

Wells College promises a relevant liberal arts and sciences education. Intellectually challenging. Reinterpreted for today. Classroom teaching combined with hands-on learning. Wells graduates enter the world prepared for successful futures. Wells College is a nationally recognized, private liberal arts college located on beautiful Cayuga Lake's shores. Founded in 1868, Wells provides a rigorous and relationship-based academic experience strengthened by the College'sCollege's emphasis on community, residential atmosphere, and dedication to hands-on learning. The mission of Wells College is to teach students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. The mission of Wells College is to educate students to think critically, reason wisely, and act humanely as they cultivate meaningful lives. Through Wells'Wells' academic program, residential atmosphere, and community activities, students learn and practice the liberal arts' ideals. The Wells experience prepares students to appreciate complexity and difference, embrace new ways of knowing, be creative, and respond ethically to the interdependent worlds to which they belong. Committed to excellence in all areas of its reach, Wells College equips students for lifelong learning and for sharing the privileges of education with others. Earn your bachelor'sbachelor's degree at Wells College and enter the world prepared for a successful future. If you love new ideas and thought-provoking conversations, consider pursuing your bachelor'sbachelor's degree at Wells College. Pairing academic rigor with a practical approach, our undergraduate academic programs connect classroom theory with applied learning in the field, offering opportunities to get involved with the work. These hands-on experiences, required in every program, assure that you will develop practical career skills and an intellectually-intense educational experience. At Wells, you will learn to embrace diversity, think creatively, and lead ethically through a challenging liberal arts curriculum that imparts a broad set of skills. Classes are small and discussion-based. Rich mentorship experiences and academic advising will also support your educational journey as you work one-on-one with top faculty and expert advising resources throughout your course of study. To broaden your academic opportunities, even more, we also have close affiliations and articulation programs with nearby institutions such as Cornell University, the University of Rochester, and Columbia University that offer a variety of accelerated academic tracks. Wells's academic offices are made up of experienced professionals that are here to help. Take your education outside the classroom; experience potential careers first-hand, get help kick-starting an original research project, and get advice on which courses will help you get to where you want to be. We are a diverse community distinguished by the close relationships we forge with our students. Our career-focused liberal arts and sciences curriculum, integrated hands-on learning, and active student life are all designed to cultivate your strengths and challenge your intellect. Pursue your passions at Wells, and discover a universe of possibilities from our beautiful lakeside campus. Critical thinking, passion, social activism, and freedom of expression are cornerstones of the Wells College education. Our admissions process is based on a holistic review of academic performance, leadership, and civic engagement. As such, applicants are assured that disciplinary action resulting from responsible participation in peaceful protests will not jeopardize admission to Wells College. 99% of Wells students receive assistance—in the form of need-based aid or merit scholarships. Many receive both. The Office of Financial Aid works closely with students and families to develop a personal and pragmatic college investment plan. Federal loans, grants, work-study programs, and scholarships based on merit contribute to our efforts to make your Wells education happen. Financial aid can come from numerous sources — federal or state government, private agencies, and Wells College itself. Types of financial aid include gift aid, which doesn'tdoesn't have to be repaid, and self-help aid, which are loans that you pay back yourself or through work-study. The amount of financial aid is based on your financial need, and aid packages differ for every student. How do you want your college life to be? At Wells, you can customize your experience to fit your interests, try new things, and discover talents. Are you passionate about social justice and environmental sustainability? Are you an avid art lover, poet, musician, or actor? Do you love sports and fitness? Do you want to dabble in a little bit of everything? With 40 student organizations, 15 athletic varsity teams, social clubs, community service projects, student government, religious affiliations, and theatre, and performance groups, you will find every day at Wells is a new adventure. At Wells, we live by our honor code, which accepts and respects each other as individuals. EWe is committed to fostering compassion, responsibility, ty, and active citizens to have a community voice. That is why we want you to always have a voice in our community. Do you want to start a club, a project, or change a school policy? Do you see opportunities for learning or student life we haven'thaven't thought of? At Wells, we heaven have not designed your own student life, and we are here to support you in any way we can. By the Wells College Mission, Community Standards Statement, and Honor Code, the Division of Academic and Student Life aspires to cultivate a socially responsible community comprising knowledgeable students of integrity. Staff partner with students to design policies, programs, practices, and opportunities to assist students in developing life skills, perspectives, civility, competence, compassion, responsibility, and vision for citizenship in an intercultural society. Also, academic and student life staff strive to embody a collaborative, cooperative, and sustainable team approach that expects personal and interoffice accountability. Wells College students are impressively diverse in their academic interests, their choices of lifestyles, their co-curricular pursuits, and their political and religious concerns. They share, however, high regard for student independence, responsibility, and self-governance. With the support of the faculty, administration, and board of trustees, the student body, under the leadership of the Collegiate Cabinet and the guidance of the dean of students, is responsible for creating policies and programs that benefit all Wells students. View full university