School Ethos & History

"Clore Tikva School nurtures a love for learning where pluralist Jewish values and respect for others and ourselves are at the heart of a warm, caring community"

Our school (which opened in September 1999) aims for the very highest standards. A warm and welcoming school, not only for the children but also for their parents, for when home and school together, the full benefits of education are realised.

An exciting learning environment, our school aims to create a setting where:

Each child is seen as an individual
Development is stimulated through positive and rewarding experiences
Children are taught to respect themselves and others and be responsible
Children are ready and able to take decisions and grow in their independence

Clore Tikva is a voluntary aided nursery, infant and junior school for children between the ages of three and eleven. The modern premises, completed in the summer of 2000, occupy an extensive and conveniently located site in the northern part of the densely populated borough of Redbridge, close to the centre of Barkingside. The total complement of pupils, including those attending the nursery, is in the region of 450.

Clore Tikva is a Jewish school (the name is derived from the philanthropic Clore foundation that supplied part of the original funding, and Tikva the Hebrew word for hope). The school has a pluralist outlook that is reflected in the school's admissions policy and forms an integral part of the school's ethos statement.

The school nurtures a love for learning where each pupil is seen as an individual and where children are motivated to develop through rewarding and positive experiences. Children are encouraged to acquire, at an early age, an awareness of self-worth, responsibility to others and to themselves, to be ready to take decisions and to understand the meaning of independence.

Parents are an integral part of a partnership with the school in their child's education.

The school provides a warm, caring environment, where relationships are based on mutual respect and support. We strive to build a caring community where everyone feels valued and involved.

The school follows the National Curriculum and DfES and LEA guidelines, including National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies. As well as dedicated lesson, Jewish Studies and Hebrew are also integrated into the main curriculum, in line with our ethos.

Early introduction to computer skills, the internet and e-mail are encouraged with two computers in each classroom, interactive white boards and a special computer suite.

Extra curricular activities include Israeli dancing, football, netball, violin, cello and recorder tuition, school choir and clubs for textiles, computer, drama and chess. There is also a Breakfast Club, Lunchtime Club and After School Club.