Award distribution ceremony at the School of Information and Risk Management:  SIRM; The School of Information Risk Management is a private education provider registered with OfS. SIRM (SCHOOL OF INFORMATION…

Please find attached our first-of-its-kind Little Ilford School Student Magazine: ReaLIS! This is a truly brilliant example of student creativity in our school and I hope you can all find some time to read through all of it.  Happy reading!  LIS   Little Ilford School…

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On Friday 24th June 2022, Little Ilford School Book Club members joined other book club members from our feeder schools to celebrate our second Manor Park Schools Book Award (first in person as we were on Zoom last year). The award was set up to encourage and inculcate a love of wider reading to all students in order for them to enhance their knowledge and understanding of every subject that they learn in school and for their future lives. Five books were shortlisted for the award but “Jelly”, written by Jo Cotterill, got the most votes and was declared the winner.  As a thank you Jo Cotterill herself sent us a lovely video message which can be viewed here: Our special guest, Mr Bobby Seagull, had great rapport with his audience and also brought to their attention a Jane Austen quote featured on ten pound notes which says, “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading”. At LIS library we definitely agree with this statement! Mr Finn our Headteacher and Mr Seagull presented the Best Reader Award to one pupil from each participating school. Little Ilford School…

We held an art and design exhibition in June to showcase our  Y11 students' GCSE submissions.  Parents and their friends and family were able to see the amazing work our talented students have created in the past year.   Little Ilford School…

Join us for an exciting Drama Performance Evening by our Year 7's and 8's at Little Ilford School in the Auditorium. They have been working on scenes from the play, 'A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time' Performances are at 4-5pm and 6-7pm on Thursday 26th May. Tickets are free of charge and can be bought from this Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ks3-drama-performance-a-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-tickets-344143100277 Little Ilford School…

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What do you do when a joke goes wrong? What happens when you allow things to happen for an 'easy life'? What happens when the group you are friends with go too far? How much would you be willing to put up with before you speak up when something is wrong? DNA is about a group of teenagers who have accidently killed one of their classmates. When they realise their mistake, they try to cover up the crime but inadvertently implicate an innocent man. Performances: Wednesday 30th March: 6.30pm – 8pm Thursday 31st March: 4pm – 5:30pm and 6.30pm – 8pm Tickets are free of charge and can be bought via this link on Eventbrite Little Ilford School…

 The education charity, The PTI, has commended the English Department for the Bernice McCabe Award at a ceremony on Tuesday 15th March at Mercers’ Hall in London. Bernice McCabe OBE, who passed away in February 2019, was the founding Co-Director of the PTI and believed in the transformative power of inspiring subject teaching.  The Award celebrates excellence in subject leadership in schools, recognising departments that put quality subject teaching at the heart of the classroom. A £5,000 prize and trophy is awarded annually to an exceptional department which demonstrates the ethos and values of The PTI through their work within and beyond the curriculum. The English department has been commended for its vision to develop lessons that ensured layers of depth and challenge embedded throughout Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3. Primary and secondary school leaders worked collaboratively to ensure a smoother transition period between KS2 and KS3. Teachers are able to observe students' ability in primary school, moderate student work ahead of the Autumn term, enabling secondary teachers to see the high expectations children are held to, and match their lessons accordingly. As a result, children have been able to bridge knowledge gaps, develop their skills, and be more confident moving into secondary school.  Amandip Kandola, Lead Practitioner, English Department, said: “Thank you very much for commending the English Department for the Bernice McCabe Award. It was wonderful being nominated and gave me an opportunity to reflect on the excellent cross-phase partnerships that have been built over the past few years in our school community.” Carolyn Roberts, Co-Director, The PTI, said: "The PTI is delighted to announce the English Department at Little Ilford School as commended for the respected Bernice McCabe Award. Schools up and down the country have tirelessly supported their students during the pandemic in making sure they have received the highest standard of subject teaching from beginning to end. Through the legacy of Bernice McCabe and her Award, we can shine a light on teachers and departments who continually go above and beyond for their students." Professor Steve Munby CBE, Chair of the judges, said: "Year upon year, the standard of leadership in schools continues to impress, having really been put to the test with the pandemic last year. Every Department Head nominated for this Award has been going the extra mile to inspire and widen students' subject knowledge both within and outside the classroom, and the impact…