Edgware Primary School

Welcome you to our school. Edgware is a very diverse, safe, welcoming and nurturing school which provides an inclusive learning environment built on mutual respect and trust. We are proud to have and celebrate families who have a wealth of diverse and cultural backgrounds- we embrace equality and inclusion.

We believe in providing high quality education, preparing our children with skills for life and encouraging them to be well rounded individuals who are respectful, kind and tolerant of others.

We place a large emphasis on critical thinking and independent learning and provide our pupils with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for them to succeed now and into the future.

Our staff team is committed to providing a secure, happy and calm environment in which all children are able to thrive socially, emotionally and academically. Every child matters and our caring ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We seek to nurture the “whole child”. Together with academic progress, it is equally important to us that the children are given opportunities to develop their social skills, self-esteem, and independence. We want every child to achieve their full potential recognising and celebrating their own achievements and aspirations, as well as those of others.

We encourage pupils to become active members of our school community. Our aim is to give pupils the confidence and a ‘can do’ positive attitude, becoming a positive member of their community.

We are continually looking at best practice and our school is ever evolving. We work hard to make sure children are engaged and enjoy learning. In developing our broader curriculum offer, we take pride in expanding pupils’ love of learning beyond the normal school day through additional clubs both before and after school.

At Edgware we have 6 core values that we teach to our children

• Respect
• Tolerance
• Honesty
• Resilience/perseverance
• Kindness
• Being Reflective

Our Golden Rules are:

• Everyone has a right to learn and be safe
• Show respect and good manners at all times
• Care for everything and everyone
• Always tell the truth & learn from mistakes

Aims and Ethos:

Our aims for the children and staff of Edgware Primary School are:

• To be a safe, happy, caring community of learners
• To help all individuals regardless of their race, gender or disability to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing world
• To develop understanding of and respect for a wide range of religious values, languages and cultural traditions and different ways of life
• To develop critical thinking and independent learning
• To provide high aspirations and expectations for all
• To encourage an enjoyment of life-long learning
• To encourage positive parental and community involvement
• To promote healthy lifestyles
• To provide a curriculum that is stimulating, broad, balanced, innovative and creative
• To celebrate achievement
• We are an equal opportunities employer