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Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School

sir joseph williamson's mathematical school

Rochester

Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School was founded in 1701 in accordance with the last will and testament of Sir Joseph Williamson, who bequeathed five thousand pounds “towards the building and carrying on and perpetual maintaining of a free school at Rochester for the instructing and educating of such youth there who were or should be the sons of freemen these towards the Mathematics and all other things which fit and encourage them for the sea service and arts and callings leading and relating thereto”. Sir Joseph Williamson served as a leading politician and diplomat during the reign of King Charles II. He was first elected as MP for Rochester in 1690 and held various offices (including Secretary of State aged 41) until his retirement in 1699 when he settled to live at Cobham Hall. At one time he was President of the Royal Society, Keeper of the King’s Library at Whitehall and Editor of the Oxford Gazette. He receives mention in the diaries of Samuel Pepys. Williamson’s life and work is not without controversy. He was an investor and administrator in the Royal African Company, a trading company set up in 1660 and led by the Duke of York (future King James II). This company held the monopoly of the English slave trade from Africa to the West Indies. Professor William Pettigrew from Lancaster University, in his book ‘Freedom’s Debt: The Royal African Company and the Politics of the Atlantic Slave Trade, 1672-1752’ (2016) writes that the Company ‘shipped more enslaved African women, men and children to the Americas than any other single institution during the entire period of the transatlantic slave trade’.

Lexington Learning

lexington learning

Vauxhall

About Us Lexington Learning was founded in 2018 by Maxine French, a qualified Law, Business and Politics Lecturer and experienced continuing professional development trainer and Education Technologist. Lexington Learning's aim is to enhance the teaching and learning experience by embedding EdTech, Maths, English Literacy, employability skills and social and environmental awareness. We offer a number of services including: private tutoring, CPD for schools and colleges, short courses for adult learners and specialised workshops for educational institutions that can complement and reinforce curriculum learning. At Lexington Learning, we are passionate about teaching, and as each person has a different learning style, we tailor our services to suit the needs of the client. Delivering a truly bespoke learning experience, where the needs of the client come first. Our Values We create life enhancing learning experiences that help students and teaching professionals achieve their learning goals and develop personally and professionally. Our aim is to provide a positive and inspiring experience through education, training and skills development. Our core values are at the centre of our business. They define who we are, how we work and how we collaborate with our stakeholders. INTEGRITY - We are open and honest in all the work that we do. We value our relationship with our students and stakeholders and maintain our relationships through mutual trust and respect. CREATIVITY & INNOVATION - We are continuously innovating and researching to remain at the forefront of the latest developments in education, technology and training. We are a progressive organisation and embrace change and encourage creativity in all we do. EQUALITY & DIVERSITY - Inclusion, equality and diversity are at the core of how we engage with our colleagues, students and stakeholders. We are fully committed to creating a supportive working and learning environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. SOCIALLY & ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE - Our aim is to enhance the teaching and learning experience by embedding technology, employability skills and social and environmental awareness in all that we do.

Prendergast School

prendergast school

London,

Welcome to Prendergast School. It is an honour and a privilege to be Prendergast School’s eleventh Headteacher and to work with staff, students and families. Staff here are passionate about ensuring the very best opportunities and education for all students. Our motto and ethos is ‘Truth, Honour, Freedom and Courtesy.’ We are all on the same side, working to support all students to excel. We take pride in building strong relationships with students and their families. We have a long history of providing exceptional education to young people. We were founded in 1880 as Prendergast Grammar School for Girls on a site in Catford provided by the Leathersellers’ Company, which then funded the school’s move to its current site in 1995. We are now part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of schools, a group of three secondary and two primary schools as well as Prendergast 6th Form. We are very fortunate to be part of the Federation and receive a lot of support from the Leathersellers’ Company, that helps our students succeed. We are very proud of our last Ofsted judgement of Outstanding in all areas, our third Outstanding judgement in a row. We are described in the most recent report as ‘exceptional’ and having ‘exemplary attitudes to learning’ across the school. We do achieve great academic results at Prendergast School (more information is on the website). However, as a parent or carer you also want to know that your child is happy and safe. This is very important to us and we pride ourselves that students feel confident in school and thrive under our care. It is important that when students leave after their time with us that they do so as well-rounded individuals who have had many different experiences, able to overcome challenges and most importantly to learn from their mistakes. It is important that students get involved in school life as much as possible. We have a wide range of extra-curricular activities and we do encourage all students to get involved. We expect all students to attend school journeys. Communication is very important to us. We always like to know what we do well and what we can improve on further. We ask students and families to get in contact with us if there is something that they would like to ask or raise with us.