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Singer’s praises:
Autumn 2014
Recycling clothing rocks p32
Park’s renaissance:
Gunnersbury’s future p38
Crossrail coming:
New stations on-track p40
WeIN
tickets
Theatr
p60
Class
action
High schools expansion p10
Education special
ACTON EALING GREENFORD HANWELL NORTHOLT PERIVALE SOUTHALL
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AUTUMN14
EDITORIAL
T
his is a packed, varied
edition. There is lots to
6 18 read. But the first section
of the magazine is themed
around the new academic year.
In July, the school summer
holidays always used to appear as an infinite
expanse stretching before us, with an endless
procession of long, hazy days providing mind-
boggling opportunities for fun.
Then, all of a sudden, your mum would be
taking you to the shops to ‘get ready for school’.
26 32 School? What is this strange thing you speak of,
Mum? Yet, before you knew it, it was September
and you were sitting on the bus or Tube in a
uniform again, heading towards the familiar,
Contents unknown territories of a new term.
Good luck to all for the year ahead. Around
Ealing’s winter edition will be out for the start
4 UP FRONT: Round-up, 32 SMARTER CLOTHING: of December.
including new cinema Singer backs campaign
Richard Nadal
5 LEADER’S NOTES 34 DOMINION CENTRE: EDITOR
6 UP FRONT: See the transformation
Remembrance Day 36 OUT ON PATROL:
9 SCHOOLS NOTICEBOARD: Our eyes and ears
Welcome to 2014/15 38 PARK’S FUTURE: Register online for Around Ealing Extra
10 PLANNING GROWTH: Gunnersbury’s restoration updates at www.ealing.gov.uk/register
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/aroundealing for more
Secondary schooling 40 CROSSRAIL CLOSE:
What to expect PUBLISHER
18 TIME TO APPLY: Ealing Council, Marketing and Communications,
High school admissions 43 SUMMER IN PICTURES: Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL,
Festival images Tel: 020 8825 5000
FRONT COVER: A science lesson at Acton High School
21 GETTING BETTER:
EDITOR
Special educational needs 48 MEET THE MAYOR:
Richard Nadal, nadalr@ealing.gov.uk
22 BE A GRADUATE: Our new first citizen
Distribution: 137,500 copies.
Council apprenticeships 50 ACCOUNTS SUMMARY: Ealing Council does not accept responsibility for goods or
Council spending 2013/14 services offered by advertisers. Opinion expressed in this
25 ART COMPETITION: magazine is not necessarily that of the council.
Pupils’ recycling designs 54 COUNCILLORS AND Please use your green box
WARD FORUMS when you dispose of this and
26 SHARED LIVES: other magazines.
Caring pairings 58 LOCAL HISTORY:
29 SUMMER CLEAN-UP: Lady of war memorial
Recycling garden furniture 61 WHAT’S ON:
31 QUITTING SMOKING: Spotlight on council-run
Very good reasons activities and events
around ealing Autumn 2014 3
UP FRONT
Cinema’s action sequel
1
Up to 6,000 runners and charity
fundraisers are gearing up for the third Artists’ impression of the cinema
Ealing Half Marathon on Sunday, 28
September. The race will start and finish
in Lammas Park, close to South Ealing
Tube station. The 13.1-mile race will start
at 9am and take in parts of central Ealing,
Montpelier, Pitshanger, West Ealing,
Hanwell and St Stephen’s before returning
to the park, where there will be a ‘race
village’. Visit www.ealinghalfmarathon.com
and, for news on road closures, visit
www.ealing.gov.uk
2
A new sports pavilion, café, tennis
courts, games area and repaired
football pitches have opened
at Scotch Common Fields in Ealing’s
Pitshanger Park. The new pavilion has
changing rooms and a meeting room. It
also provides a base for Pitshanger Football
E
Club and replaces an old clubhouse that aling Council has made a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to
was demolished after falling into disrepair. enable the development of a £100million ‘cultural quarter’ in
It was funded by Sport England, the LTA Ealing Broadway.
(Lawn Tennis Association) and Will to Win, The notice of the CPO has been served on owners of the site including
as well as the club and council. the owners of the former Empire Cinema.
Under an agreement entered into last September, the council and its
3
Our parks have won the highest
number of Green Flags in the development partner Land Securities have sought to acquire the site,
borough’s history, with 13 of the at market price. Under the terms of the agreement, Land Securities
prestigious awards being given this year, will then reimburse the council for any costs it has incurred.
almost doubling the previous number. It will bring about a long-anticipated mix of cultural attractions,
Green Flags designate cleanliness, including an eight-screen, arthouse cinema; performance space; a
maintenance and how actively involved café, a bar, restaurants, shops and homes. It will also enable a more
the community is. open town centre, linking New Broadway, Bond Street and Walpole
Park. The planned work could be completed by 2018 and create
4
Ever wanted to change bus
approximately 350 new jobs.
timetables and wished you could
pass these and other observations The CPO follows attempts to reach a negotiated settlement with
to the operators? Ealing Passenger and all the owners, and it will be submitted to the Secretary of State
Transport Users Group wants to hear from for confirmation.
you. It collects views from passengers Council leader Julian Bell said: “We have a development partner,
and will pass them on when local bus a cinema operator and the necessary planning permission to make
tenders come up for renewal. Go to this scheme a reality. While we would have preferred not to have
www.EPTUG.org.uk needed to issue a CPO, the people of Ealing having been waiting
for a cinema for six years now. After all the delays we want to ensure
speedread this comprehensive scheme happens, along with all the benefits it
will bring.”
4 around ealing Autumn 2014
“Each year they blossom
LEADER’S will be a nod to this
anniversary.”
NOTES Councillor Julian Bell
Leader of the council
I
n this magazine (from page 53) you can
E
very November for the past few years, when I have stood at Greenford’s
war memorial for the town’s Remembrance Day service, I am lost in read a summary of the council’s accounts
thought. I think about the sacrifices given and the ordeals undergone by for 2013/14. Over the next five years, the
ordinary people like you and me. council expects the amount available for us
When you read, or listen to, the stories of the men and women who to spend on our services will drop by 40%.
braved and endured all manner of trials and hardships, and pain – to help This will mean an unprecedented saving
their country, friends and family survive – it brings the human face of war target of £96million by April 2019 – on top
into sharp focus. I think the two stories highlighted in this edition of Around of the £87million of budget reductions the
Ealing’s local history article (pages 58–59) sum up just how much our nation council has already managed since 2010.
of individuals pulled together, in any way they could, during the First World It reflects increasing demands on council
War. Both contributed to the war efforts, albeit in disparate ways and in services combined with forecasts of our main
different countries. Both are remembered on one memorial. government grant being obliterated over the
Tales like these, which lie behind the names on our memorials, are next five years. I want you to understand the
so important to remember. It is much more than a list. That is why, to scale of cuts being forced on the council which
commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the First World War, the council will mean many services will need to change –
is reviewing our borough’s war memorials and assessing any repairs and and it is possible some may even have to stop.
renovations that might be necessary. In this way, the stories they preserve
Proposals will be drawn up, and I am
can be kept alive for future generations.
determined to consult on difficult decisions.
Poppies, so evocative of the same war, have been planted by the council on
But I am even more determined that we
green spaces across the borough. Each year they blossom will be a nod to this
protect the most vulnerable and distribute
anniversary. You can read more about the planned services in November on
any cuts as fairly as possible.
the following page. And, please keep an eye out for other projects to mark
the anniversary between now and 2018.
‘A
&E services have now changed’,
proclaims the advert from the NHS
on page two of this magazine.
I suppose that closing two vital A&Es is a
‘change’, but one which I vehemently oppose.
As you know, I have been involved in an
ongoing campaign to save local hospital
services, which I will continue to support. We
have allowed the NHS to publish the advert
because it is crucial people know these services
will no longer be there from 10 September.
Poppies were planted in Perivale Park to commemorate the anniversary
around ealing Autumn 2014 5
UP FRONT: Focus
See our local history article for the stories
behind two names on Ealing War Memorial
– one of whom was the only woman listed
on the memorial – on pages 58–59.
We will
remember
On 11 November the country will stop to commemorate
the sacrifice of our armed forces, past and present.
A
two-minute silence will, key anniversary dates that affected our
as ever, take place for area and its people during the war.
Armistice Day. And official
Remembrance Day services REMEMBRANCE SERVICES
and events will take place at war The local branch of the Royal
memorials across the country. British Legion marches each year to
They will take on particular Greenford War Memorial from its
significance this year, with it being the headquarters in Oldfield Lane South
100-year anniversary of the start of the for a public service at 11am. It is due to
First World War (1914-18). be attended this year by council leader
To commemorate this milestone, Julian Bell and deputy mayor of Ealing
Ealing Council is carrying out a review Councillor Harbhajan Kaur Dheer.
of all the war memorials in the borough A parade also traditionally begins
and will aim to make any necessary in Manor Park and passes through
repairs to those that need them. Southall on the way to Southall War
Where appropriate, the council will Memorial on The Green for a service
look at improving and restoring certain at 11am, this year due to be attended
memorials further, between now and by previous mayor of Ealing, Councillor
the century anniversary of the end of Kamaljit Dhindsa The parade will then
the war, in 2018. continue through the town.
Poppies, which became indelibly Meanwhile, the mayor of Ealing,
associated with the First World War Councillor Tej Ram Bagha, is
when they sprung up in the bloody due to attend a service at
killing fields of Europe, and have Ealing War Memorial
since become emblematic of the on Ealing Green, in
remembrance of sacrifice, have been front of Pitzhanger
sown at a number of open spaces Manor, with a
across the borough. They came into two-minute silence at
bloom for the first time earlier this year. 11am. Deputy leader of
They will continue to bloom during the the council Ranjit Dheer is
course of the anniversary years. also due to attend, along with
Other commemorative projects will the Deputy Lieutenant Major
take place during the four years. You John Rodwell.
can follow the council’s Twitter feed For more information,
@EalingCouncil to see ‘on this day’ visit www.ealing.gov.uk
6 around ealing Autumn 2014
UP FRONT
Star opens enclosure Plugging drain
Ealing Council has reduced its water
consumption by 33% in the first year of a
five-year project to cut water use. And Thames
Water is offering you freebies to help you save
water costs too. The council’s savings added
up to 74 million litres of water, the equivalent
of around 30 Olympic-sized swimming pools,
thanks to measures introduced in council
buildings. Meanwhile, the council is also
supporting Thames Water’s scheme to offer
households a range of devices, including
Press the play button to watch a video of the opening
showerheads, swivel taps and shower timers.
Visit www.thameswater.co.uk/freebies
Two of the borough’s newest residents, an inquisitive pair of female
meerkats, were onlookers as Stephen Fry opened their new enclosure,
which they share with a rescued porcupine.
The TV presenter, author and actor was delighted to do the honours
New council homes
at Brent Lodge Animal Centre in Hanwell, describing himself as
“prouder than a proud person on the international day of being
proud” and praising the zoo’s keepers for their “wonderful” work.
Hatari the porcupine, who has featured in Around Ealing previously,
was rescued by the council’s centre (also known as ‘the bunny
park’) last year. He is settling into his new home and awaiting a
female mate, who keepers plan on bringing in later this year.
The enclosure, which has inside and outside spaces for the
animals, was built on a disused area of the centre. The £4million construction of new homes in
Greenford, Northolt and Southall is under way
and should be finished next year.
In Greenford, three one-bedroom and three two-
bedroom flats will be built on the site of former
Fine art future council bedsits in Allenby Road. In Northolt
three-bedroom family houses will go up in
Pitzhanger Manor House and Gallery, Wincanton Crescent. In Southall, a trio of three-
in central Ealing, has received almost bedroom houses and five four-bedroom houses
£500,000 in funding – which will mean, for are being built on the old Disraeli Nursery,
the first time, the gallery will be in a position to borrow some of which was closed and demolished several years
the world’s finest art works from national galleries and museums. ago. Two of the houses will be sold to cover
The money from Arts Council England will be used to refurbish construction costs of the remaining six homes,
the art gallery and replace the roof, bringing it up to a world- which will all be kept for council tenants.
class standard. This funding is in addition to the £4.42million The Greater London Authority is contributing
awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund and a £4.1million a grant of about £450,000 towards the cost of
contribution from Ealing Council towards completely restoring the project, which is part of the council’s New
the manor house, which is a Grade I listed building set in Build programme that will see more than 300
Walpole Park. Visit www.pitzhanger.org.uk new homes built across the borough by the
end of 2016.
around ealing Autumn 2014 7
UP FRONT
A healthy reward
1
The biggest change to voter
Hundreds of residents can look forward to registration in a lifetime has taken
healthier futures thanks to the efforts of Ealing place with a new, individual electoral
Council employee Sapna Chauhan to encourage registration (IER) system. Up until now, one
people to have NHS health check screening. person was asked to register all eligible
Sapna’s exceptional efforts as part of the adults in their household. Now, in a bid to
council’s public health team have been reduce the risk of fraud, everyone eligible
recognised in its annual staff awards, with her to vote will have to register themselves
Sapna Chauhan
being named Employee of the Year. individually. Ealing residents who are already
Over the last year the uptake of health checks in the borough has on the electoral roll are automatically moved
been increased by 14 percentage points, an unprecedented amount to the new IER system. They will have
that puts Ealing among the best areas of London and the country. received letters over the past couple of
months asking them to check their details
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk for more information.
and make corrections if necessary. If the
details are correct, no action is necessary.
Heritage register People who are not on the electoral
roll can register online easily, but postal
A Victorian pillar box, remnants of old walls in registration is also available. To find out
Acton and a few well-known pubs are just some more about the changes go to
of the new additions to Ealing Council’s list of www.gov.uk/yourvotematters. Or, to register
heritage assets which has been updated for the to vote go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
2
first time in 13 years. The new list contains more than More than 300 cyclists of all ages
1,000 locally listed buildings, structures and monuments of architectural joined free, guided bike rides on an
or historical importance, and is in addition to the borough’s 300 statutory 11-mile route through the borough.
listed heritage assets and 29 conservation areas. The buildings were Led by experienced marshals, the council’s
assessed in accordance with English Heritage guidelines. The Local Ticket to Ride event started at both
Heritage Register will now be updated annually. Visit www.ealing.gov.uk Gunnersbury Park and Brent Lodge Park
in Hanwell. The route took cyclists along
roads, the canal towpath and through parks.
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/cycling
Under scrutiny
3
Council leader Julian Bell was
recently appointed to the
executive of London Councils as
Four new scrutiny panels have been set up by the council to give
lead on transport and environment
you the chance to air your views, and to hear evidence from experts.
for the coming year. London Councils
The contracts, demands and partnerships panel will make represents all 32 boroughs in the capital
recommendations on how contract arrangements can be made and works with the government and
more efficient. The Ealing 360 Degrees panel will other organisations to get the best deal
look at a wide range of council operations. An for Londoners. He said: “Neighbouring
‘Ealing’s customers’ panel will examine how the boroughs are facing similar challenges as
council engages with residents and businesses. us and I look forward to working with them
And the Ealing 2024 panel will endeavour to to help Ealing and the capital as a whole.”
understand what the borough will be like in
10 years’ time. Get involved – email
scrutiny@ealing.gov.uk or call 020 8825 7497.
speedread
8 around ealing Autumn 2014
SCHOOLS NOTICE BOARD
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/education for lots more helpful informa
tion and advice
INSPIRED FILM OUTSTANDING
GOVERNOR S
pupils has been
A film by Brentside High School
onal Port rait Gallery. Governors from schools across the
on display at the Nati
mad e by Year 10 GCSE borough were celebrated and thanked
An Ealing Trilogy was
fi lmm aker Eely n Lee at the fifth Ealing Governance Awards:
pupils with the help of
boro ugh, inclu ding
at locations around the Q Outstanding Full Governing
the young
Pitzhanger Manor House. It features Body went to that of Stanhope
a gues t appe arance
people, their artwork and Primary in Greenford thanks to its
inve nted the wind -up
from Trevor Baylis, who transformation from being judged
hani cal and struc tural
radio and studied mec as ‘inadequate’ by Ofsted in 2012
in Southall.
engineering at Soil Mechanics Lab to ‘good’ in 2013
briti es and inspirational
It was inspired by cele Q Outstanding Chair of a Governing
ed or stud ied in the
figures who lived, work Body was given to Shirley
of man y of them have
borough – and portraits Kenworthy of North Ealing Primary.
the fi lm insta llatio n. This
been hung alongside Shirley has been chairwoman for 18
cury , who stud ied at Ealin g
Spencer Perceval includes Freddie Mer years and a governor for 22 years
ing Que en; fi lmm aker
Art School before form
ol; actor Q Outstanding Individual Governor
Steve McQ ueen , who attended Drayton Manor High Scho
ty Spri ngfi eld, went to Glendra Read from Petts
ugh; sing er Dus
Sid James, who lived in the boro the Hill Primary, Northolt
ol; and Mar got Fon teyn
who went to St Anne’s Convent Scho
locally. Q Outstanding Clerk to a Governing
ballerina, who took dance classes
raits inclu de foot balle r Peter Crouch, who went to Body award went to Orla Brady at
Other port
Drayton Manor High; film director Oaklands Primary, Hanwell.
school at North Ealing Primary and
Southall; legendary Who guitarist Mayor of Ealing, Councillor Tej Ram
Gurinder Chadha, who grew up in
ed at The Ealing Club; and former Bagha, presented the awards. Visit
Pete Townshend, who regularly play
who lived in Ealing Common. www.egfl.org.uk/governance for
Prime Minister, Spencer Perceval,
ber. Visit more information on governorships.
It will be on view until 14 Septem
.uk/ wha tson /cre ative conn ections
www.npg.org
RA PID RAFTING
TER M DATES Students from Featherstone High
School did some white water
rafting on the same rapids that chal
lenged the world’s best athletes
. The term during the London 2012 Olympics
Welcome to the new academic year . The school represented Ealing in
are as follo ws: the fourth annual Schools Festival
dates for 2014/15 at Lee Valley White Water Centre,
where Team GB won gold and silve
Autumn term: r just two years ago. The festival
1 September–19 December is backed by Canoe
Q Half term: 27–31 October England, Tottenham
Q Christmas holiday: 22 Dec
ember–2 January Hotspur Foundation and
ch
Spring term: 5 January–27 Mar the Watt bike challenge
Q Half term : 16-2 0 Feb ruar y – each of which ran
Q Easter holiday: 30 March–1
0 April activities during the event.
Summer term : 13 Apr il–23 July Visit gowhitewater.co.uk
Q May Day: 4 May
Q Half term: 25–29 May
around ealing Autumn 2014 9
HIGH SCHOOLS
A science
lesson at
Acton High
School
Growth spurt
The council is planning to meet
A
consultation was held in the summer to allow the growing demand for high
parents of pupils the chance to give their views
on early plans to increase the places available school places by expanding
at Brentside and Elthorne Park high schools, existing schools and by identifying
both in Hanwell.
Since 2008, the council has been finding ways to possible sites for new ones, as
increase primary school places because of the rise in
Deborah Dickey discovered.
demand. Consequently, there are now 28 extra permanent
forms of entry in the borough’s primary schools – which is
the equivalent of 5,880 additional places when all the year
groups are full. The latest projections indicate that even
more will be needed. WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?
Of course, these children will then need high school Brentside High School’s governing body has been
places in time, as they grow older. So, the council consulting on creating two extra classes in each year group
is now preparing for this upturn in demand – with for ages 11-16. This would provide an additional 280
the first substantial increase in applications for places if the plans were to go ahead. Governors
high schools expected in 2016. It is thought that at Elthorne Park High School, meanwhile,
at least 21 extra forms of entry (3,150 places have also been asked to take more pupils.
when full) will be needed by 2021. They have been consulting on creating
William Perkin High opened in an extra 300 places. The sixth forms at
Greenford last September, but Hanwell both schools would also expand if the
is now deemed an area of need. proposals were agreed.
10 around ealing Autumn 2014HIGH SCHOOLS
“I would like to assure parents that
we are determined to provide the
best facilities and buildings for our
children and young people.”
Other options being explored the governing
include expanding The Ellen Wilkinson bodies for working
School for Girls, in north Ealing; and positively in
Greenford High School. partnership with
If these initial proposals are agreed, the council to expand our schools so SEARCHING FOR SITES
a wider, formal consultation will take that, together, we are able to help “However, we recognise that this
place in the autumn. meet the need for extra places. expansion programme in itself won’t
In addition, a report on a search be quite enough to meet the need for
for sites to build new high schools places; we are therefore also looking
in Ealing and Acton is due to be to create other new high schools in
presented to the council’s cabinet for areas of high demand, as we did with
consideration in September. William Perkin High in Greenford,
which opened last year.
TACKLING DEMAND “The biggest challenge is finding
Councillor Binda Rai, cabinet member suitable sites for a school, so I am
for children and young people, said: looking forward to receiving the results
“I believe that every child is entitled of our borough-wide site search,
to a good education and that means later in the year. This should help to
providing them with a good school. Councillor Rai looking at areas of demand signpost us towards land that is both
“The situation in London is not suitable and available, so we can
to our liking, because all London BUILDING THE BEST create more local schools. The big
boroughs are having to deal with a “I would like to assure parents that we increase in high school applications
high demand for school places, with are determined to provide the best isn’t expected until 2016, but we are
Ealing being no exception. facilities and buildings for our children taking action now to ensure that we
“Through careful planning and and young people. have sufficient places for the future.”
investment, Ealing has successfully met “When we permanently expand
the growing need for primary school a school, we don’t just add extra
places and is now tackling the predicted classroom space; we invest in the MORE INFO
demand for high school places. whole school. The primary schools
“In some cases, this is being done that we have permanently expanded ■ Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
through the expansion of existing have benefited from new social spaces, education
high schools. Here, I must thank all dining facilities and other resources.
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TAKING
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he summer holidays are Cambridge came to visit the school on these visits and the fact that they are
over and the Northolt High earlier this year. It was a great honour, a wonderful ambassadors for the school.
School community has come wonderful event and definitely one of the There are still things that I would like to
back together again to highlights of the school year. It was one achieve as headteacher of Northolt High
begin another productive year. The example of the school inviting the outside School, including a remodelling of the
academic year 2013-14 saw the school world in with the effect of inspiring and school buildings. However, we have come
continuing to take giant strides in motivating the school community to a long way over the last two years, we
raising standards in all areas. excel even further. Other examples have are relentlessly ambitious for our students
The focus of the school will continue included visits from speakers such as: and I am very proud of our collective
to be the same for 2014-15 and that Tim Prendergast, an elite paralympian achievements. I hope that you will take
includes ensuring high quality lessons and athlete; Dan Freedman, author of the the time to come and speak with us and
the best academic outcomes possible. Jamie Johnson football books; and world see for yourselves. Please find details of
The commissioned local authority class artists such as Charlotte Olympia, our open evening this year on this page.
reviews of learning and teaching that a shoe designer, who ran a series of We look forward to seeing prospective
took place over the course of last year workshops as a result of the outstanding students and families at this event.
judged 87% of lessons to be ‘good’ or partnership that the school has with the
better. We believe that ongoing and Art Room Charity. Gloria Lowe Headteacher
objective external reviews in the context We believe that broadening the
of rigorous internal quality assurance horizons of our students and creating
procedures, is partly responsible for this as many positive experiences of the OPEN EVENING
excellent headline figure. outside world as possible is important
Wednesday 24 September
The school motto is ‘excellence as a in developing confidence, character
5.30-8.30pm (Headteacher’s
habit’ and originates from Aristotle. We and nurturing aspirations. For example,
talk 6.30pm)
have the highest expectations of our a group of students and staff went to
students and are proud of their positive France to experience first-hand the Northolt High School
attitudes to learning and consistent horrors of the First World War by visiting Eastcote Lane
desire to do well. battlefields and cemeteries. The school Northolt UB5 4HP
You may recall from an earlier edition regularly receives positive feedback about Tel: 020 8864 8544
of Around Ealing that the Duchess of the excellent behaviour of our students Email: admin@northolthigh.org.uk
around ealing Autumn 2014 13ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE FEATHERSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
Together
we achieve
W
e continue to achieve We offer a far-reaching programme It will not take you long to
record-breaking GCSE of enrichment activities. Year 7 students appreciate that Featherstone High
results at Featherstone. have more than 50 clubs on offer each School is a warm and hardworking
We are regularly placed week. Our enrichment weeks operate in community striving for excellence
in the top 1-3% of schools for the the summer. We collapse our timetable in all we do. We want children to
academic progress students make. Our and organise a vibrant programme of leave school having maximised their
A-level results and progression on to top trips, external speakers, visiting artists academic progress but also to really
universities have proved beyond question and workshops to support the curriculum. enjoy their time with us and to leave
that our outstanding provision is also We have a strong code of behaviour with fond memories.
firmly embedded within our sixth form. and our ground rules are well We are proud of our success.
In October 2009, Ofsted concluded understood by all and consistently Whatever the criteria: academic, social
that our success was down to our ability applied by staff. We are committed to and personal, or sporting, this is an
to “get the big picture right”, enabling the view that for effective learning to exceptional school.
all groups to enjoy success. We offer a take place, there must be very clear
wide range of GCSEs, BTECs Levels 1, 2 expectations and consequences.
and 3 and A-levels. Our classes are small: We operate a rigorous tracking and OPEN EVENINGS
AND DETAILS
24 students in each. intervention system allowing us to
We operate a staggered day with monitor at an individual, class and subject Year 6 to 7:
three 90-minute lessons. Years 7–9 begin level against challenging targets. Our Thursday,
their day at 8.30am and finish formal Pupil Progress team oversees this and 2 October
lessons at 2.15pm with Year 10 and ensures students who are underachieving 6–8.30pm
11 students starting and receive additional support. Headteacher’s talk at 6.15pm
finishing later. This Our use of new and 7.15pm
staggered start technology is advanced Sixth form:
has a number of and innovative. Served Thursday, 27 November
benefits including by a wireless network From 7pm
maximising throughout the Featherstone High School,
concentration school we have class 11 Montague Waye,
spans and sets of laptops and Southall, UB2 5HF
maintaining a iPads and all sixth Tel: 020 8843 0984
calm learning form students are www.featherstonehigh.ealing.sch.uk
environment. issued with a Netbook.
Featherstone Health and Social Care Teacher, John Andrews being presented with the
Teacher of the Year award (London and South East) by Ian Hislop. around ealing Autumn 2014 15Brave Hearts . Bold Minds
Choose
Ealing Fields
High School.
Opening in September 2015, Ealing Fields is a brand new, mainstream,
state funded secondary school for the community of south Ealing.
It is a non-selective, non-denominational, co-ed school for 11 to 18 year olds.
For further information visit www.ealingfields.co.uk
OPEN DAYS
Follow us Tuesday, 30 September from 7pm at Fielding Primary School
@ealingfields
Tuesday, 7 October from 7pm at the *Navasartian Centre
Like us *Navasartian Centre, 223 Northfields Road, Near Northfields tube station
facebook.com/ealingfieldshighschool
DWHS goes from
strength to strength
OPEN EVENING
Dormers Wells High School is a high performing specialist maths, computing, applied Tuesday, 16 September, 5-8pm
learning and leading edge 11-19 comprehensive. We were judged to be ‘good’ with outstanding Headteacher’s talk at 6.30pm and 7.15pm
capacity to improve by Ofsted in 2012. Tel: 020 8566 6446
The report stated: “All students receive outstanding academic and pastoral support and quickly Email: jrana@dwhs.co.uk
settle in this most calm and harmonious school.” Website: www.dwhs.co.uk
This oversubscribed, popular school continues to go from strength to strength, aided by a new
Dormers Wells High School, Dormers Wells
building, which provides a first class learning environment supporting innovative teaching.
Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ
Ofsted 2012 stated: “Teachers are enthusiastic, make lessons interesting and build up students’
(pedestrian entrance via Allenby Road).
confidence. Ofsted also noted that: “Behaviour is good overall but exemplary in many lessons and
around the school.”
Our thriving sixth form offers a wide range of qualifications including A-levels and BTECs. This year,
a considerable number of students have received offers from Russell group universities including
Cambridge and the LSE. Ofsted 2012 found: “Sixth formers speak highly of the teaching they receive.”ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE BRENTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Learning
and achieving
together
September 2014: The
start of a new school year
and, for Year 7 students at “a culture of high expectations, mutual
respect and success.”
Brentside High School, it A key indicator of this success is the
is the beginning of a very progress made by students in English
and mathematics, which places the
exciting journey that will school in the top 2% and 5% respectively
ultimately impact on the of all schools in England. As a result, said: “Our son absolutely loves it.
we were very proud to be asked by the We are more than pleased with his
rest of their lives. Mayor of London to join the Gold Club, progress and are confident that we
which champions exceptional London made the right decision.”
A
n exhilarating challenge schools to achieve excellence and invites Another said: “Our daughter is
touched, no doubt, with a us to share our good practice with others. doing really well academically. The
hint of fear from students Another unique feature of Brentside is support that students receive is, quite
and parents alike. Deciding its high quality partnerships and recent simply, excellent.”
where to send your child to school is examples include students broadcasting The Brentside atmosphere is evident
not easy. Will my child be safe and on Radio 4 at the royal opening of as soon as you step through the
happy? Will they succeed? Is this the the new BBC Broadcasting House, doors. There is no escaping the warm
best school for them? being involved in a special exhibition community feel of this highly successful
At Brentside High School we take pride at the National Portrait Gallery where school. But please do not take our word
in knowing that the answer is a resounding our students’ work is currently being for it; come and see for yourselves!
‘yes’! How can we be so sure? exhibited and staring in a training video
Many parents look to Ofsted for help for Transport for London. Our staff really
OPEN EVENING
and Brentside’s last inspection judged do go the extra mile to make such
Thursday, 2 October, 5.30-8.30pm
care, guidance and support for students opportunities a reality for our students.
as ‘exceptional’. The report also praised What better way to help you make SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
your choice than Thursday, 16 October, 5.30-7pm
to hear what
Brentside High School
other parents
Greenford Avenue
have to say? One
Hanwell W7 1 JJ
Year 7 parent
around ealing Autumn 2014 17SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
Applying for
high school
The borough’s high
I
f your child was born between
1 September 2003 and
schools are accepting 31 August 2004, he or she will If you choose to apply online you
applications for children be due to leave their primary school must not complete a paper application
next summer and start year seven at a as well. If you do not live in the London
to start school next year. high school in September 2015. borough of Ealing you must contact
The closing date for receipt of your own home authority.
applications is 24 October 2014 or, by The Cardinal Wiseman (Catholic) and
the absolute latest, the final, statutory Twyford (Church of England) high schools
deadline of 31 October 2014. require a supplementary information
form to be completed to assess
SCHOOLS INFORMATION denominational commitment and these
To find out more about your preferred may be obtained either from the schools
schools, you can visit the education themselves, or from the council website
pages on the council’s website at at www.eadmissions.org.uk
www.ealing.gov.uk/education or,
alternatively, you can contact the
schools themselves. Each school will
also be holding an open evening,
details of which are on these pages.
HOW TO APPLY
You can apply online at
www.eadmissions.org.uk
between 1 September and
31 October 2014. If you are
unable to apply online, you can
ask your current school for
an application form to fill
in, and ask them for
instructions if anything
is not clear.
18 around ealing Autumn 2014SCHOOL ADMISSIONS
OPEN EVENINGS FOR PARENTS AND PUPILS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2014
Date/time School Headteachers’ talks
Tuesday, 16 September Acton High School 6.30pm and 7.30pm
6–8pm
Tuesday,16 September Dormers Wells High 6.30pm and 7.15pm
5–8pm School
Wednesday, 17 September Greenford High School 5pm, 6pm and 7pm
5–8.30pm
Thursday, 18 September Twyford CE High School 5.30pm, 6.30pm and
5.30–8.30pm 7.30pm
Tuesday, 23 September Villiers High School 6.30pm and 7.15pm
5–8pm
Wednesday, 24 September Northolt High School 6.30pm and 7.15pm
5.30–8.30pm
Thursday, 25 September The Cardinal Wiseman 6.30pm and 7.30pm
GET ADVICE 6–9pm School (Catholic)
You can attend the admission Thursday, 25 September Drayton Manor High 5.15pm, 6.15pm and
advice sessions at Perceval House, 5–8pm School 7.15pm
in room M0.24 on 15 October and
Tuesday, 30 September Ealing Fields High 7.15pm, 8pm. Location:
room M.021 on 16 and 17 October 7–8.30pm School Fielding Primary School
between 10am–4pm.
Wednesday, 1 October Elthorne Park High 5.30pm and 6.45pm
You can also attend an admissions
5.30–8.30pm School
fair on 7 October, between 4–8pm,
at Ealing Town Hall in the Thursday, 2 October Brentside High School 6pm and 7pm
5.30–8.30pm
Liz Cantell room.
Thursday, 2 October Featherstone High 6.15pm and 7.15pm
6–9pm School
Tuesday, 7 October Ealing Fields High 7.15pm, 8pm. Location:
7–8.30pm School Little Ealing Primary
School
Wednesday, 8 October William Perkin CE 5.30pm, 6.30pm and
5.30–8.30pm High School 7.30pm
Thursday, 9 October The Ellen Wilkinson 6.15pm and 7.30pm
5.30–8.30pm School for Girls
Thursday, 9 October Alec Reed Academy 6.30pm and 7.15pm
6–8pm
ANY QUESTIONS?
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/admissions or you can get in
touch with your preferred school. Alternatively, contact
Ealing Council’s school admissions service by calling
020 8825 5522 between 9am and 12 noon, emailing
mainroundadmissions@ealing.gov.uk or by post at
Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL
around ealing Autumn 2014 19VILLIERS HIGH SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE
about school at home with my child.”
All of the sessions so far have proved
to be extremely popular, with many
being fully booked within 24 hours.
Those parents who have already
attended said that they were really happy
when they heard that they could get the
support that they wanted at the school
and they also felt that spending time in
the school meant that it was easy to find
out about all of the other opportunities
that were available to them.
Mrs Elmi being assisted by Joel Grant, head of ICT
Parents have also commented that
they have found the programme content
to be a really interesting, relevant and
Parents go
invaluable way of developing the skills
that they need in an exciting but rapidly
changing world.
The range of exciting opportunities
back to school
that have already taken place this year
have included:
■ ‘Strengthening families,
strengthening communities’,delivered
by Munaza Zaman and Nadra Raja
A
t Villiers High School we have not always felt confident to come ■ Parents employability workshops,
have been working really into secondary schools, feeling that delivered by Priya Bedi
hard over the last year to they are sometimes ‘less welcoming’ ■ Somali parents’ group,
develop opportunities for than primary schools. co-coordinated by the Somali Advice
parents to become much more involved Jennifer, who is one of our team of and Community Centre
in the day-to-day life of the school. positive behaviour mentors, has been ■ Parents’ breakfast meetings
A huge part of this work has been supported by the headteacher, Remo ■ English, maths and ICT classes for
our ‘VHSEngage’ programme for Iafrate, and the governing body to parents
parents. Jennifer Lewis, the programme introduce VHSEngage. It involves a ■ ‘Getting into employment’
co-ordinator, has described the main aim programme of activities and workshops ■ ‘Creating a CV and completing the
of these sessions as being to: “Create an for parents about the things that matter perfect application form’
opportunity for parents to understand most to them when their child is at ■ Interview advice and techniques.
more about how they can learn new skills secondary school. You can read more about these,
and, as a result, influence their child’s Saeda Elmi, a regular VHSEngage and many other projects, in our
education;” and also, of course, “to participant who has recently also VHSEngage, newsletter which can
simply give our parents an opportunity become a volunteer at the school, be found on the school website at
to talk to each other, share concerns and commented recently: “I’ve really www.villiers.ealing.sch.uk or by contacting
celebrate successes.” enjoyed getting to know what project co-ordinator, Jennifer Lewis at
This is something parents of our happens at school and it’s been a jlewis@villiers.ealing.sch.uk or on
students have welcomed, because they great way to get conversations going 020 3264 2120.
20 around ealing Autumn 2014LEARNING
Joined-up
SEN service
Young people with the aim of agreeing a comprehensive,
longer-term plan with families.
special educational Lots of discussions have taken place, Come along
needs and disabilities and will continue to take place, with A fun day and information event is
local families to make sure the new being held for parents, carers, children
will be supported in a system will work for them.
and young people aged 0-25 with
much improved way from From September, the old
additional needs, learning and physical
‘statements’ system will be phased
September, as Deborah out and the new SEN assessments
disabilities. It will be at Ealing Town
Hall on 22 October between 1-6pm.
Dickey found out. will take over. Children with existing
No need to book – just
SEN statements will be transferred
over to the new education, health turn up.
C
urrently, families of children and care plans within three years. And
and young people (aged 0-25) young adults with learning difficulty
with additional needs must assessments will be transferred local organisations, such as Contact a
hold separate discussions within two years. Parents or carers Family and Ealing Mencap.
with health, education and social will be contacted once the timing for
care professionals. transferring over to the new plans has MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD
But a more co-ordinated approach will been finalised – in the meantime, all If you want to find out more, or want
bring all these professionals together with statements will continue. to be part of shaping the future of SEN
Matthew Jeatt, chairman of Ealing services and support in the borough,
Parent and Carer Forum, said: “The get in touch with the Ealing Parent and
council will also be publishing a ‘local Carer Forum by email info@epcf.org.uk
offer’. This will list all of the services or by calling 07740 461 551.
and support available for
families locally. This should
be another helping hand MORE INFO
for parents who are trying
to get the right services ■ For details of local SEN
for their children at services for ages 0–25, visit
the right time.” www.ealing.gov.uk/children
The forum is a and click ‘Local Offer’
voluntary organisation ■ Visit www.ealinghelp.org.uk for
that works with Ealing listings, news and useful links.
Council and other
around ealing Autumn 2014 21APPRENTICESHIPS
Some of this year’s graduates
Join the graduates
A ceremony on
M
ore than 160 people The scheme involves a one-year
aged between 16 and 24 training agreement with the option of a
3 September will see have been taken on since second year, and an allowance starting
all these young people the council’s scheme from £160 per week. In return, the
started in 2007. council is looking for enthusiastic and
in the picture, and Almost all of these 160 apprentices, motivated people aged 16-24 who are
more, graduate from who were placed within different willing to learn new skills.
council departments, have successfully It is designed to give young people
the council’s successful completed the full scheme to a chance to gain valuable work
Ealing Apprenticeship ‘graduate’. Some have then gone into experience within the council as well as
jobs with the council. Others have vocational training qualifications.
Programme. moved on to employment, education Apprentices have been placed in all
or further training elsewhere. kinds of roles, ranging from learning
And the council is now looking for its business administration to working in
latest group of apprentices. the parks team, or training to become
a surveyor.
22 around ealing Autumn 2014APPRENTICESHIPS
SIMONE’S STORY SEAN’S STORY
HOW TO APPLY
Simone James, 20, works in the Sean Kelly, 21, now has a trainee role
Current vacancies, eligibility
economic regeneration team but in the planning policy service after
criteria, and application forms
is switching over soon to facilities completing a year’s apprenticeship in
are available at
management. She first found out the team and impressing.
www.ealing.gov.uk/apprenticeships
about the opportunity to be an He said: “It gets you used to the work
apprentice at the council from an environment, and teaches you lessons Dates
article in Around Ealing. you wouldn’t learn in education, such ■ Opening date for applications:
She said: “It opens opportunities as how to conduct yourself and skills 1 September 2014
to you that you wouldn’t otherwise you wouldn’t learn at university. It has
■ Closing date for applications:
have and it makes you much more allowed me to apply skills I had – and
30 September 2014
employable. You need work to gain also to find and develop other skills I
experience, but often employers want didn’t realise I had.” ■ Screening workshops: 14 or 16
you to have experience before they Now, not only has Sean been taken October 2014
will give you a job. So it is a Catch-22. on permanently at the council, but he ■ Interviews: From end of
Apprenticeships fix that. is able to combine it with studying for October 2014
“Now I’ve got a permanent job an urban regeneration degree at South ■ Apprenticeship starts from
and am following my interests. Bank University, to enhance his training January 2015
“You get so much support and and contribution to the team.
guidance in an apprenticeship, which “Through the apprenticeship I’ve
is kind of different to just ‘working’, gained a career,” he concluded.
and someone is always there if you
need them. The best thing is, they
don’t patronise you either. You are AND THERE IS
part of the team.” THE NETWORK, TOO…
The council also runs the Ealing
Apprenticeship Network which
supports local businesses to set up and
manage their own apprenticeships.
Young people are needed for the latest
screening workshops to see if there is
an employer who might match.
Use the contact details
on this page to find
out more.
MORE INFO
■ Call 020 8825 6234
■ Email apprenticeships@
ealing.gov.uk
■ Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
apprenticeships
Simone James and Sean Kelly enjoyed their apprenticeships around ealing Autumn 2014 23ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE
‘The encouragement and support from
staff at Alec Reed Academy has given me
so much confidence and motivation to
achieve my goals’ – Post 16 student
Experience the dynamic and thriving life at our all-through Academy
Alec Reed Academy’s passion is for learning. We want our The Academy is also fortunate in that it owns ‘Academy
pupils to be excited by their experience in our Nursery, Fields’; a large section of fertile land and the perfect
Primary and Secondary phase classrooms and beyond, and environment for outdoor learning.
committed to achieving their very best and confident about
their futures. The combination of passionate and talented There has been an exciting time of development at the
teaching and support staff and excellent facilities create an Academy since welcoming new CEO and Principal, Gary
enviable learning environment, where traditional values, Lobbett. From an outstanding Academy and National
contemporary aspirations and creative curiosity underpin Teaching School in Cornwall, Mr Lobbett was encouraged by
our pursuit of excellence. the significant potential in the pupils and staff at Alec Reed.
He has already made a significant impact on developing the
‘I love this school; the facilities, the food, relationships and understanding between students, parents
and staff. These are important to the solid foundation upon
and the teachers – they make learning which sits a happy, high achieving
fun’ – Year 7 pupil Academy.
Alec Reed Academy (formally West London Academy) was ‘Our aim: to be an
renamed in honour of its founding sponsor Sir Alec Reed in
2012 and is proud to be an all-through Academy for ages outstanding learning
3-19. Our ‘state of the art’ facilities have benefited from community where
extensive capital funding and our most recent developments individuals thrive’
include the Arc building in the Primary Phase and the
Quad extension to the Secondary Phase. Impressive sports – Mr Lobbett, CEO and Principal
facilities including a Community Sports Centre are enjoyed
by students, staff and members of our wider community.
Open Evenings
Primary Phase: 13th November 2014, 2-6pm
Secondary Phase: 9th October 2014, 6-8pm
Post 16: 16th October 2014, 6-8pm
ondary
New Primary and Sec
Ph ase extens ion sArt
RECYCLING
T
he theme for the competition was ‘what looking after the
of environment means to me’, and 20 of the best entries will now be
used as artwork on new ‘on the go’ recycling bins being installed
recycling
in our parks – allowing you to recycle paper, cans, glass, card and
plastic when out and about.
There were two grand prize winners: Inthusha Mathirooban of Northolt
for the junior category (age five-10); and Milena Govorusa of Ealing in the
senior category (age 11-16). This winning pair both received a family fun
experience prize and £100 worth of book tokens for their schools.
Original artwork has gone Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member for transport and environment,
said: “There were some terrific entries and it was great to see so much
on display across the enthusiasm put into the competition. Well done and thank you to all the
children who took part. There is an encouragingly strong awareness among
borough following the
our pupils about the environmental benefits of recycling. The winning designs
success of the council’s will really brighten up the new ‘on the go’ bins in our parks and help to attract
people to make use of them. We want to make it as easy as possible for
environmental art
everyone to recycle and the messages on the artwork are an inspiration to us all
competition for children, to do as much as we can.”
Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/recycling for the full list of finalists.
reports Jessica Bunker.
Winner: Inthusha Mathirooban, nine
Inthusha’s artwork shows us the world we hope
for in the future, compared to a world which has
been affected by pollution and waste.
Winner: Milena Govorusa, 14
Milena’s artwork creatively uses London’s attractions to show us
the city in contrast. London, without recycling where people and
wildlife are affected and London where recycling is common
place creating a cleaner and greener city.
around ealing Autumn 2014 25SHARED LIVES
‘Best thing
I ever did’
A little-known scheme
that gives support to
adults with learning
disabilities within a
family home is looking
for more carers, reports
Deborah Dickey.
E
aling Shared Lives brings
adults with extra needs
together with local families.
Some adults live full-time
with the carer they are matched with
as an alternative to them living in a
care home. But carers can also help
by providing respite care – giving
other families a much-needed break.
Shared Lives carers are paid and
receive training and support, as well as
holidays and breaks.
Myrna with Mary
‘COULD BE JUST WHAT I WANT’
Mary is 56 and has moderate learning
difficulties. She lives with Myrna in my grandchildren. I got to choose what can’t live by herself and has no living
Ealing Broadway and they have been kind of placement I wanted.” relatives, so now she is part of my
together since December 2008. Mary is outgoing and knows her own family. She’s got a ready-made family.”
Myrna said: “I was a support worker mind. She has a busy life and enjoys “Yeah, I have. I play with the
for adults with learning disabilities taking part in the Impact Theatre group grandchildren,” Mary cut in.
when I heard about Shared Lives and I three days a week and attending a day “It’s made a tremendous difference
thought ‘this could be just what I want’. centre for the other two days. to Mary, living here,” Myrna told me.
I can work and earn the same money as Mary and Myrna are obviously “She’s much more confident and verbal
before, without having to do the shifts, close and provide companionship for than when she first came. I would
and I still have time to help out with each other. Myrna continued: “Mary recommend Shared Lives to anyone.
26 around ealing Autumn 2014SHARED LIVES
Mary is a companion for me and it’s worker, said: “He looks forward to Councillor Hitesh Tailor, cabinet
the best thing I ever did. I’ve enriched coming to the community centre member for health and adult services,
Mary’s life and she has enriched mine.” because he is part of a group and he said: “There are many positives to caring
gets so much out of it.” for an adult with learning disabilities, and
‘I LOOK FORWARD TO IT’ Shared Lives benefits everyone involved.
Yvonne Lovell, of Greenford, is a respite Carers, and those they support, all tell
carer for Shared Lives. Two years us what a great difference it makes
ago she was ‘matched’ with Geoffrey to their lives, and it provides a good
Cottrell. Geoffrey has Asperger alternative to residential care. Our
syndrome which affects his ability to carers are critical to its success and we
interact socially. He is intelligent and are hoping to recruit more. I would
speaks five languages (as he proved encourage anyone who is interested to
during our visit) and loves playing, and Geoffrey loves playing dominoes find out about the allowances, training
winning, at dominoes – as you can see and support that we offer.”
in the picture. She is keen to point out the two-way
He lives with full-time carers but stays nature of the relationship.
with Yvonne when they go on holiday. “I think I may even get more out MORE INFO
He also goes to an organised activity of it than Geoffrey,” laughed Yvonne.
■ Visit www.ealing.gov.uk/
every weekday – and Yvonne looks “I look forward to it. I am a people
out for him twice a week when she person and empathetic so I enjoy the sharedlives
supports him at the Albert Dane Social one-on-one support I give and the ■ Call 020 8825 5436
Group at Hanwell Community Centre. relationships I have built. All my ■ Email kirazc@ealing.gov.uk
Yvonne, who used to be a social family know Geoffrey now.”
Yvonne and Geoffrey
around ealing Autumn 2014 27You can also read
