Harlyn Primary School

Welcome to the Harlyn Primary School. The school is situated in the north of the London Borough of Hillingdon bordering Pinner. Harlyn is a three form entry primary school with a Nursery in Northwood Hills.

We have six acres of attractive grounds, landscaped with trees and shrubs, a large playground, two spacious sports fields, and a pond and conservation area.

At Harlyn Primary School we strive to develop the individual talents of our children, and encourage their motivation towards good standards of academic work and behavior. We want all our children to be happy and successful at school.

The involvement of parents in all aspects of school life is actively encouraged. The school year is shaped to include opportunities for musical presentations, drama, celebration, involvement in the local community and visits by speakers and performers. We set particular value on the tolerance and understanding of all faiths and on building a community of genuinely equal opportunity.

We offer a wide variety of extra curricular activities which includes gymnastics, cookery, gardening and a large number of other sports and music clubs. We encourage all pupils to join in these activities.

We offer equal opportunities for all children and foster an understanding amongst children that all people should be equally valued within a secure, challenging and stimulating environment, where children develop a positive self image, self confidence and concern for others. Harlyn Nursery offers appropriate encouragement and praise to support all children in the acquisition of knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes.

To give children equal opportunities for learning, through a wide variety of experiences that will develop their knowledge, skills, character and recognition of their rights.

To actively promote British Values, race equality and good race relations across all areas of school life and to eliminate unlawful discrimination.

To ensure that the school pursues high academic standards through a broad and balanced creative curriculum which

• complies with the requirements of the National and Foundation Stage Curriculum
• promotes equality of opportunity for all
• makes learning fun and enjoyable
• motivates children to have high expectations
• provides continuity and progression
• is monitored, evaluated and reviewed