Fairway School

Fairway School is a community school situated in the North West of the London Borough of Barnet. Although very near to the A1, it is situated in the pleasant surroundings of the Green Belt and borders Mill Hill Golf Course. Fairway Primary school opened in 1952 as a one-form entry co-educational nondenominational school. We joined with Fairway Children’s Centre in 2006 and moved into our new building in February 2011. Northway Special School is also situated in this new building enabling us to share some of each other's facilities

Fairway is an establishment where staff and governors are committed to nurturing, inspiring and challenging all of our children. At Fairway, our children are at the heart of all we do. We aim to instil a love of learning in all our pupils, as well as the confidence to take risks and develop ownership of their learning. We celebrate individuality and diversity in school and deliver a curriculum which promotes empathy, tolerance and an understanding of each other.

Our main aim is a happy, productive learning environment in which no child is prevented from learning by the selfish behaviour of another child. It is made clear to children that we expect a high standard of courteous behaviour at all times. We have a whole school Behaviour Policy and a set of Golden Rules which children are expected to follow. We have a Happy Book assembly (Yr 1 – Yr 6). Children from these classes are presented with certificates for good behaviour, consideration for others, good work, helpfulness etc. Good behaviour is also emphasised by praise and stickers. In the event of a child having a persistent behaviour problem, parents / carers are consulted so that we can work on a solution together.

We provide a lively, creative curriculum to challenge and motivate our pupils and enable them to participate in a range of high quality learning opportunities. The school’s excellent facilities enhance the quality of the children’s education but our greatest resource is our skilled and dedicated staff, who work tirelessly to provide the best teaching and learning experiences for every child.

We arrange a variety of educational visits throughout the year. The safety of our children is of paramount importance and we plan Educational Visits in accordance with our Educational Visits Policy.We are very conscious of the need for effective security at Fairway. The school has security lighting, a sophisticated alarm system and CCTV. All visitors must report to the front desk to sign the visitors' book and collect a visitors' badge.

We recognise that many children at some stage in their education may have a Special Educational Need. We are committed to an inclusive approach. We aim to ensure each child has full access to the Curriculum by adapting our teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of the individual child. The Class Teacher, Inclusion Co-ordinator and relevant Support Staff, in consultation with the parents / carers produce an individual education plan. This is regularly monitored and reviewed termly. We aim to identify any Special Education Need as early as possible and we encourage parents / carers to contact us at an early stage if they feel their child has a particular problem or difficulty. As with all our policies, Fairway Special Education Needs Policy is available for parents / carers to view.

At Fairway School we recognise that some children may be particularly able in one or more areas of the Curriculum. The Curriculum is planned so that each child can achieve personal standards of excellence. The work is matched to individual children’s abilities. At Fairway we have excellent relationships with local secondary schools and use these facilities to enhance our curriculum further.

As a school, we embrace our pivotal role in the community we serve and acknowledge the importance of contributing to the wider community. The school aims to ensure that our children develop as global citizens, in order that they are able to seize and shape the world they live in. We work closely with parents and families to support them in raising children who are ready to meet the demands of a fast-moving world, whilst treasuring the wonder and magic of childhood, helping them to grow – but not too fast!As a school, we constantly reflect on and endeavour to improve our practice and policies, ensuring that we keep up to date with new initiatives.