HOME ABOUT US INFORMATION PARENTS NEWS FUNDRAISING CELEBRATING BRITISH VALUES CONTACT US PARENTS We value parents' input into their child’s education and encourage them to fully participate in our setting. Parents will be; valued and respected, kept informed, consulted, involved and included in the setting. ADMISSIONS Side by Side aims to provide an outstanding Torah and secular education for all children. The school works closely with the parents to support the children with special educational needs in enabling them to become independent and valued members of our community. Prospectus & Application form Nursery prospectus (PDF) School prospectus (PDF) APPLICATION FORM (PDF) If you require an Application form for the SCHOOL please contact us on 0208 8808 300 or by email to school@sidebyside.org.uk Free Early Education Free Early Education for 2 year olds All eligible 2 year olds can access up to 15 hours of free early education up to 570 hours a year. These 15 hours can be taken as flexibly as your childcare provider is able to offer. Children become eligible the term after their second birthday. Free Early Education for 3 to 5 year olds 3-5 year old free entitlement spaces available (from the term after a child reaches 3, each child is entitled to a set amount of free childcare until the term after their 5th Birthday) All eligible 3 and 4 year olds, we can also access an addition 15 hours of free childcare. TO SEE TERM DATES AND HOLIDAYS SEE CALENDAR SCHOOL CALENDAR 20-21.pdf VIEW OR DOWNLOAD SCHOOL POLICIES Health and Safety Side by Side have robust Health Care policies in place and structures to support all the pupils and their specific needs. We have links with the local NHS healthcare professionals who advise and provide training to staff as required. It is important for parents to inform the school manager of any changes in their child’s medical and health needs to ensure our records remain up to date. Fire Safety is taken seriously in the school and we have an up to date Fire Risk Assessment in place for the school and ensure that each term there are up to 2 fire-drills for staff and pupils to be able to familiarise themselves with our fire procedures. PUPIL ACHIEVEMENT The pupils are entered on National Programmes that match their cognitive levels and interests at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. We are proud of the continued achievements of our pupils in a number of ASDAN qualifications. Over the years we have covered a range of Asdan programmes, including Transition Challenge, Youth Awards, Employability, PDP (Personal Development Programmes), Food Wise and Work Right. According to their interests, students have also completed individual short courses and modules from Towards Independence programme. Last year, two students completed a City and Guilds award IT programme to develop their IT skills. This academic year (2021-22), we have introduced new programmes; PSD (Personal Social Development) and Personal Progress. We have also introduced Functional Skills numeracy and literacy programmes to help the pupils prepare for and manage adulthood. 2018-19 Number of Pupils entered Awards and Achievement Level Achieved Transition Challenge 8 1 out of 5 module accreditation ASDAN Certificate 2019- 21 Number of Pupils entered Awards and Achievement Level Achieved Transition Challenge 11 Awaiting moderation and ASDAN Certificates Completed whole programme Awaiting moderation and ASDAN Accreditation Completed programme PDP (Personal Development Programmes) 2 Awaiting moderation and Bronze Award Awaiting moderation and Bronze Award Vista IT training City & Guilds (OFQUAL) 2 ITQ Level 1 Award Level 1 The pupils continue to work on extending and broadening their qualifications. They also have an opportunity to attend regular work experience in the community. Click to return to top menu HOME ABOUT US INFORMATION PARENTS NEWS FUNDRAISING EVENTS CONTACT US WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT BY TOTALLY COMMUNICATIONS © SIDE BY SIDE FUNDED BY