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Science is at the heart of the curriculum for all pupils in secondary school. The Sweyne Park School provides high quality science education for pupils and was awarded Specialist Science status in 2003. In today's world, everyone is surrounded by science. We apply science and take it for granted, from the electricity we use every day to the medicines we use to improve and extend our active lives. Our vision as a science centre involves developing the scientific understanding of our current pupils, their families, the local population and the pupils who will join is in the future. As a science centre we have established:
- An introductory Science in Society course for Year 7
- High quality science teacher training
- International links and visits for teachers
- Scientifically based work experience and industrial contacts
- Debates that investigate current controversial scientific issues
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Investors in Excellence is a business standard covering all areas of an organisation’s activities. It is structured around nine principles: leadership; people; policy and strategy; partnerships and resources; customer results; society results and key performance results – and focuses on what an organisation does and achieves.
The standard calls for a clear structure, good communication, high-quality staff development and appropriate training opportunities.
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Artsmark is awarded to schools which show a commitment to the full range of arts – music, dance, drama and art & design. It is a national award scheme and is managed by Arts Council England. We first gained the Artsmark Award in 2001 and were re-awarded with the advanced Artsmark Silver award in 2005 for our outstanding arts provision within the curriculum. |
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Our school is committed to encouraging pupils to look beyond their local environment. We first gained the International School Award in 2001 and this was re-awarded in 2005 for the outstanding ‘international dimension’ within our curriculum. The school has links with schools in Tanzania, Germany, France and members of our staff have visited schools in Australia, America, China and Africa. The International School Award is supported and funded by the DfES and provides recognition for teachers and their schools working to instill a global dimension into the learning experiences of all children. |
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The Sweyne Park School has been acknowledged by the DfES and awarded Leading Edge status in recognition of our very successful practices and pupil progress. As a Leading Edge school we share our approaches and expertise to support other schools, raising the attainment of their pupils. We were re-designated in 2007. |
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The Sweyne Park School was awarded Training School status by the DfES in 2003. This status recognises the school's excellent practice in the professional development of both teachers and support staff. We have an extensive programme which delivers training for support staff, beginning teachers and more experienced teachers who want to combine development of their teaching and their leadership skills. |
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The Investors in People
award was achieved in 1999 after a rigorous inspection of all the
school's working practices. From office staff to teachers, it was
shown that all employees were working as a team, efficiently and with
excellent communication structures in place to benefit the pupils
in the Sweyne Park School. We have won three awards for outstanding
practice in this area, and are one of only three schools nationally to have been awarded Investors in People Champion status. |
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Cambridge University places it student
teachers at our school as they believe we can provide the support
and professional development needed to produce excellent teachers.
We are also involved in a number of research projects about teaching
and learning with Cambridge University. |
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The Schools Curriculum Award is an
endorsement of the many creative and supportive ways in which the
school involves the community to contribute to, and benefit from the
learning community of the school and its wider locality. Assessors
report that schools, which are already successful, show commitment
to looking outwards and actively welcome community participation. |
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London University places student teachers
each term to Sweyne Park School for their school placements. The PGCE
students are supported throughout their stay by our staff development
team comprising several Advanced Skills teachers. We are a placement
school for the Fast Track teacher scheme. We offer leadership and
management training in conjunction with London University's leadership
centre. We are a selected Professional Development school. |
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Healthy School Award |
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Investors in People Champions Award |
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National College of School Leadership Development Programme |
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The Teaching Awards Distinction - Sustainable School |
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Training and Development Agency - Partnership Development School |
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The Charter Standard Scheme is best practice guide that sets standards of coaching, administration and participation for schools working with young people playing football. As a benchmark for quality, it will improve the playing experience for all. |
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