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  Think Leadership :: Case Studies
Slough Grammar School is a Foundation school with a roll of about 1000 pupils.
Slough Grammar has a minimal requirement for LEA services, generally finding similar services at a competitive rate from the private sector or even free from parents and governors.
Slough Grammar is very aware that a good environmental image can be a powerful marketing tool for the school.
www.thinkleadership.org.uk /casestudies.cfm   (424 words)

  
 Grammar School - UK offers
The Manchester Grammar School is an independent day school for boys in the North of England with an international reputation for academic excellence.
Slough Grammar School is a secondary school and sixth form for boys and girls.
Dundalk Grammar School is an educational institution with a venerable history catering for day pupils and boarders.
www.webtaxi.com /grammar-school.htm   (275 words)

  
 Independent Online Edition > Schools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In Slough, two mosques, a Hindu temple and two Sikh gurdwaras, now sit alongside Christian churches, testimony to the fact that the town is now home to the highest proportion of Muslims and Hindus in the South-East, and of Sikhs in the whole country.
A former local grammar-school boy born in Slough, he is torn between his responsibility to educate his children in their culture, beliefs and history, and a fear that those things become so enshrined that his children won't succeed in Western terms.
It failed to agree unanimously whether the school should be built, the Schools Group on the committee opposing it on the grounds that the town had a surplus of primary places.
education.independent.co.uk /schools/article16922.ece   (1490 words)

  
 Slough Borough Council: Applying To Secondary Schools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
By law parents are allowed to indicate which school they wish their child to attend and the local education authority (LEA) has a duty to meet this request if possible, but each school has a limited number of places available.
The schools will be able to advise you about the likelihood of securing a place based on their experience of previous years.
If your child is in a Slough school and you wish to apply for Churchmead please complete the application form you have received from your child's school and then return it to the school your child attends.
www.slough.gov.uk /services/1399.asp   (2093 words)

  
 bptw
bptw partnership are currently designing for a series of developments at Slough Grammar School, including a classroom extension and a new school centre.
Slough Grammar School recently achieved Language College Status, and is now in the process of adding three new classrooms to the first floor of an existing block.
This aspect of the development is being cross-subsidised using land that forms part of the surrounding playing field.
www.bptw.co.uk /Slough.htm   (130 words)

  
 Slough Grammar School Uniform   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
We are a “Uniform School” and pupils are expected to wear their uniform with pride.
All regulation school uniform and physical education uniform is available from Trutex Direct, our school uniform supplier.
Boys playing for school cricket teams in the summer will be expected to wear white flannels.
www.sloughgrammar.berks.sch.uk /parents/uniforms.htm   (324 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
These case studies show how schools with sixth forms are organising their timetables to widen student choice, make it possible for pre- and post-16 students to work together, and maximise learning time.
Slough Grammar School is a selective 11-18 school with approximately 1,045 pupils.
The flexible school day, or FSD as the staff call it, increases the time available for teaching so that a wider choice of subjects can be offered to students.
www.qca.org.uk /14-19/printable.asp?p=/14-19/colleges/113_343.htm   (1555 words)

  
 Creative Partnerships | Creative Careers
Participants: Herschel Grammar School, Slough / Beechwood Secondary School, Slough / Wexham School / Slough Grammar School, Slough / Westgate School / Arbour Vale School / Baylis Court School, Slough / Langley Grammar School, Slough / Langleywood School / St Bernard's Convent School, Slough / Slough and Eton Church of England School, Slough
As part of the Heart of Slough initiative, Creative Horizons is a series of events that showcases and celebrates the creative talents of local people.
Slough Creative Partnerships will continue working in partnership with those that we worked with to deliver the Creative Horizons week.
www.creative-partnerships.com /projects/17271   (764 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 18 Oct 2005 (pt 39)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Other examples of how schools are recognised for their excellence include the National Healthy School Programme, which recognises schools that meet standards in four key areas supporting children's health and learning, and Artsmark, which recognises, promotes and disseminates good practice in arts education provision.
The Government's vision for all schools to provide a core offer of extended services is a challenging one and our success will depend upon effective partnerships with the private and voluntary sectors.
of state schools maintained languages as a compulsory subject at age 14, in addition to the 224 Specialist Language Colleges where languages are a compulsory subject.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200506/cmhansrd/cm051018/text/51018w39.htm   (1056 words)

  
 Say No To Selection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In other areas schools are grouped or stand alone and here eligible parents are those with children at feeder schools, defined as those which have sent a total of at least five pupils to the grammar school or schools in question over the last three years.
By November 1996 when the requirement for grant maintained schools to obtain government approval for partial was dropped, roughly 60 schools had introduced partial selection.
The School Standards and Framework Act introduced provisions which could mean every school which is an admission authority (ie foundation or voluntary school) could become partially selective by selecting 10% on "aptitude" if the governing body is satisfied the school has a specialism.
www.casenet.org.uk /sayno/seast.html   (379 words)

  
 State Grammar - Accelerated Education Tuition
Schools will usually request parents come to their open evenings where application forms are available (They prefer not to post).
Reading School and Kendrick Girls need to be contacted separately as they have their own entry procedure.
These are the 195 top schools in England on the basis of their pupils' performances in the 2004 GCSE-level exams.
www.aetuition.co.uk /grammarschools.html   (570 words)

  
 Knowhere: Slough, Berkshire, Inside Information, Hookup Spots and Stuff Only Locals Know   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Slough high street where the criminal element of Slough's youth can often be found hanging out,entertaining themselves by kicking in shop windows, haranguing passers by for a "spare cigarette" and generally casuing as much havoc as possible in the loudesy way they can.
The langley towers in east slough, because all the criminals of slough worship the tower blocks.
Hi, I am a tramp from Slough and I hang out by the youth center formerly Argos, situated near the The Golden Egg opposite Harrys Bar, If you are a tramp visiting the area please feel free to drop by and join me for a warm can of flat special brew.
www.knowhere.co.uk /84.html   (1901 words)

  
 PR_2005_020_SEC
Thirteen schools from Hampshire and Berkshire descended on Tadley Community Centre on Wednesday (June 29) to compete in the ninth Challenge which aims to encourage young people to take an active interest in all aspects of engineering and design.
Slough Grammar School, Slough, won the competition with the Kennet School, Thatcham, taking second place and the Reading Bluecoat School, Reading, scooping third prize.
He said: “This is the ninth year of the AWE Schools’ Engineering Challenge and your design, engineering skills and enthusiasm have surpassed all expectations — each year the event gets a little bit more exciting.
www.awe.co.uk /main_site/news/press_releases/PR_2005_020.html   (451 words)

  
 UpMyStreet - All secondary schools near Langley by LEA
If you wish to contact a school or see its achievement and attainment results, click on the school name.
Schools with an asterisk (*) are independent schools.
Ask the locals for their views on local schools in Conversations.
www.upmystreet.com /local/schools/secondary/l/Langley-85473.html   (146 words)

  
 St Bernard's Convent School - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Thank you for taking an interest in our school and I hope that you will find our information helpful and of use.
We are first and foremost a Catholic school where each child is loved and valued in having a divine origin and an eternal destiny.
The extra-curricular life of the school is flourishing and testifies to the service and generosity of the staff.
www.st-bernards.slough.sch.uk   (156 words)

  
 Slough   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
With its partners, Slough Borough Council seeks to strengthen its provision, fill gaps and continue to raise achievement at all levels.
Community schools, neighbourhood working, family learning, access to technology and high quality information, advice and guidance service are some of the ways that it is working towards achieving this goal.
The Slough campus is located in the centre of Slough, across the road from Slough railway station and Slough bus station
www.lscberks.gov.uk /NewSite/Community/Slough.asp   (762 words)

  
 betterworld magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Here’s how a team of tireless BT volunteers have made a difference to 150 secondary pupils at a school in Slough.
Slough Grammar School in Berkshire is one school where the BT education programme — via the work of a determined handful of BT volunteers - has made a real and specific difference.
Pupils in Year 11 of the school, who are currently thinking very carefully about their career options, have benefited recently from a carefully-crafted programme of careers-learning and practical interview coaching implemented by a team of volunteers.
www.btplc.com /Societyandenvironment/magazine/issue2/volunteers.htm   (1291 words)

  
 in showcase   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Springdales School, Pusa was accredited with the British Council International School Award 2004-2005, The award was presented to the School along with 13 other schools from all over India for integrating internationalism in the school curriculum.
The school was among the four chosen for the award from all over India, and the only one from North India.
Her programme was shot in the school by the Cadbury team and Derek O' Brien on 3rd August 2005 which will be telecasted on the 20th November 2005.
www.springdales.com /Showcase_files/in_showcase.htm   (920 words)

  
 Pharos No. 122 Autumn 1956
The Natal colonist was a robust mixture of the pioneer frontiersman and the gentleman-farmer of England, with all the latter's respectability.
Old Boys were leaving vast sums to the school and others were donating yearly sums to the general coffers in order to make the future of Hilton secure for their descendants.
They were warmly welcomed by the Directeur and staff of the school, by the boys and their parents, and by the civic authorities, who gave us a reception in the magnificent Town Hall.
dovergrammar.co.uk /archives/old-pharos/No-122.html   (8268 words)

  
 View Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The Formula Schools project was established by the LSC to raise the profile of engineering and encourage more young people to embark on a career in engineering, as well as raising awareness of the career options open in the motorsport industry.
Waingel’s were one of the 18 schools who successfully made it to the final heats, against stiff competition from nearly 100 other schools from across the country.
The Slough Grammar school team were particularly proud to have made it to Silverstone for the first time this year as they had worked very much on their own initiative to design, build and sponsor their car.
www.lscberks.gov.uk /NewSite/Press/view_press.asp?ID=91   (976 words)

  
 Grammar School - uk - netutopia
Day and boarding state grammar school for boys situated in Newport, Shropshire...
Full details of the admissions procedure, school overview, inspection reports, newsletters, job vacancies and more.
Slough Grammar School - Years 7-11 And Sixth Form School In Slough
www.netutopia.com /grammar-school.htm   (254 words)

  
 BIOGRAPHY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
He grew up and lived in a town named Slough which is now a large industrialized town.
He lived in Slough for 18 years in which time he attended three of the local schools.
In 1999 up until 2001 he spent the best part of each summer holiday visiting family in the United States, the intension being that he and the rest of his family were to move to the US after he finished his Higher education in the UK.
www.personal.psu.edu /students/a/a/aap168/BIOGRAPHY.htm   (459 words)

  
 House of Commons Hansard Written Answers for 9 Jan 2002 (pt 33)
The Government believe that decisions concerning the supply of school places are best taken locally by the main partners in the provision of education, who have knowledge of local needs.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of applications for specialist school status have been successful where the school in question is (a) a grammar school, (b) a comprehensive school and (c) a secondary modern or high school.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list applications for specialist school status which have been made by grammar schools; and what the subject specialism and the outcome of the application was in each case.
www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/cm200102/cmhansrd/vo020109/text/20109w33.htm   (927 words)

  
 BBC - Berkshire Features - BBC Radio Berkshire's Dinner for Democracy in South Africa
BBC Radio Berkshire and six local schools have launched a project to help provide a congratulatory meal to a deprived school in South Africa.
BBC Radio Berkshire and five schools in the county have launched a project to help provide a congratulatory meal to a deprived school in South Africa.
The meal will be presented to the Secondary school on the Thursday April 15 as a gesture of congratulations from BBC Radio Berkshire and the five Berkshire schools to young adults celebrating democracy.
www.bbc.co.uk /berkshire/features/2004/04/dinner_for_democracy.shtml   (195 words)

  
 Specialist schools dominate Ofsted's 'outstanding'
The annual report names four specialist schools among the six secondary schools across the country identified as the 'best of the best', for those which have received three separate exceptional inspections.
Finally 18 out of 19 schools praised in the report for receiving one outstranding report have specialist status.
The fact that the majority of the schools on this list have also achieved specialist status is testament to the hard work of those involved.’
www.specialistschools.org.uk /article.aspa?PageId=428&NodeId=53   (179 words)

  
 Slough Grammar School - Years 7-11 and Sixth Form School in Slough
This school is really good academically, we offer a lot of subjects in a lot of different areas.
From languages to ICT support we have a unique resource of skills, which are available to local schools and businesses.
SLOUGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Lascelles Road, Slough SL3 7PR
www.sloughgrammar.berks.sch.uk   (176 words)

  
 James Elles > PRESS ROOM > 07 Oct 2002   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
James Elles, the Conservative Euro MP for the South-East region, spoke to A-level students studying politics at Slough Grammar School on Friday (4 October).
Mr Elles was invited to the school by principal Mrs Margaret Lenton, who said that her students were “over the moon” about Mr Elles’s visit because of his depth and knowledge of the European Union.
The Euro MP described in laymen’s and women’s terms the European institutions and in particular dealt with the question of enlargement, where by 2004 the European Union could have another 10 Member States.
www.jameselles.com /Default.aspx?tabid=788   (170 words)

  
 Ofsted – Reports Section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The age range of the pupils is 11-18.
Slough Grammar School was inspected on 09 Feb 2004.
The National Curriculum is taught in English state schools.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=110104   (212 words)

  
 Slough Grammar School
School can also be found in the KS3 tables (click here)
School can also be found in the Post 16 tables (click here)
Number of day pupils of compulsory school age
www.dfes.gov.uk /cgi-bin/performancetables/dfe1x1_04.pl?Code=&No=871&Type=&Reg=&Mode=Z&School=8715408&back=   (409 words)

  
 Education and Skills Press Notice 2003/4 01 | Houses of Parliament
The Committee will be visiting two LEAs during the course of this inquiry to take evidence from Head Teachers, Parents and Governors who are experiencing the secondary school admissions process “on the ground”.
Slough, the first of these two visits, was chosen as an area with selective schools.
On 1 December the Committee will be taking oral evidence from Mrs Hilda Clarke, Head Teacher, Langley Grammar School, Slough, The Reverend Jeremy Hurst, Chair, Slough School Organisation Committee and School Admissions Forum (SACRE), and Ms Julia Shepard, Head Teacher, Beechwood School, Slough.
www.parliament.uk /parliamentary_committees/education_and_skills_committee/education_and_skills_press_notice_2003_4_01.cfm   (356 words)

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