FAQs
To apply to Year 7 for 2012 please put School 21 as your first choice on your Newham application form. If you have already submitted you can change by calling your child’s primary school or Newham Pupil Services on 020 8430 2000 to amend your preferences. If you are applying after 31st October then please complete the online form which you can find on our homepage. Click here for our full admissions policy. Reception classes and Year 7 classes will begin in 2012 We believe that all children can succeed. We believe in high standards and strong values. Our aim is for students to go to top universities and have successful careers. To do that in the 21st century they will need to have great English language skills – reading, writing , speaking as well as the skills, attributes and leadership qualities that we will teach at School 21. We want to work with all schools in Newham, primary and secondary, so that all of us can learn from each other and improve the chances of every child. No, our school is for children from all backgrounds, all faiths, all cultures and all races. Our aim is to serve the whole local community. Our school will be a state school for 4-18 year olds with separate primary and secondary schools within it. September 2012 Provision will be in place for Reception and Year 7 for September 2012. This will consist of high quality temporary buildings during the first year while building work on the main site is completed. As the site is quite large we anticipate that the work will be completed by September 2013. The temporary accommodation ill be of the highest spec. with all the facilities you would expect in any 20th century school. It will be completely separate from the redevelopment site ensuring health and safety specifications are met. Yes. We will be providing breakfast and after school clubs for Reception and Year 7. We have consulted with parent and other local schools to gain and understanding of the requirement and will endeavour to meet it. Yes. Many of our teachers and support staff have expressed interest in setting up and running after school clubs. We have also had interest from various organisations and members of the community who would like to get involved with our extra curricular activities. We are still assessing various options and will be informing parents of available activities in September. At the moment we are in the process of putting out to tender our catering requirements. A decision will be made over the coming weeks, whatever the outcome we will be able to provide halal food and will make sure food is healthy. Children will not be allowed to leave school at lunchtime. Yes. We are working with a designer and manufacturer to produce a distinctive and attractive uniform that is comfortable, affordable and which students will be proud to wear. Uniform will be available to purchase at parents evenings, from a local retailer and (from September) in the school office. There will be a minimum of 2 entrances at one end of Pitchford Street and separate outside spaces for each year group. Spanish is likely to be the main language as we feel its the best way to ensure children learn a world language. We will actively seek to support children who excel in any area including languages and who may want to take exams early in another chosen language. Yes. We have appointed an Assistant Head for Inclusion and Achievement who will lead on this. We have also recruited a number of staff members who are trained in various areas of special educational needs and pastoral care and we are fully aware of our SEN requirements and entitlement. Our small class sizes and policy of 1-1 coaching will ensure personalisation of each child's journey and that everyone reaches their full potential.