NWLJDS shortlisted at TES Awards

North West London Jewish Day School has been shortlisted in the Primary School of the Year category at the prestigious TES School Awards 2023.

Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at London’s Grosvenor Park Hotel on Friday 23rd June.

The Willesden-based school has completed successful Ofsted and Section 48 Kodesh inspections, as well as being awarded ADHD-Friendly School status and WAS and SENDIA accreditation.

Headteacher Judith Caplan said: “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, Trustees and Governors, parents and pupils who have all contributed to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where children can thrive academically and personally.

“Our school is committed to providing a high-quality education that caters to the individual needs and abilities of each and every pupil. We believe that education is not just about achieving academic excellence, but also about fostering personal growth, promoting social and emotional wellbeing, and instilling a lifelong love of learning.”

She added: “I am incredibly proud of our staff and their dedication and hard work which makes a difference to the education of our pupils. Being shortlisted for this prestigious award is a wonderful achievement, one we are all very proud of.”

Tes Schools Awards recognises the best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years settings, primary and secondary.

The panel of awards judges include school leaders, experts and education researchers.

Tes editor and chief judge Jon Severs said: “We honour the education community, whom we have served for over 112 years. This year has seen some incredibly high-quality entries. Every teacher and school who has been named in this shortlist should be very proud, it’s a fantastic achievement.”

Pupil-focused initiatives championed by the school have included the inaugural North West Award, which was designed by the senior leadership team for pupils in years 3-6 to enhance pupils’ personal growth and understanding of the world around them.

The programme forms part of the school’s commitment to empowering children to ‘be the change they want to see’.

From its inception at the end of the Second World War, when it provided for a hugely inflated refugee community, the school has been at the forefront of educating the community’s children and, in doing so, ensuring the future of UK Jewry.

North West, in spite of changes in the Jewish community over 77 years, has helped generations of children achieve their potential and develop a strong sense of pride in their Jewish heritage and identity, and educating community leaders.