| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 November 2025 |
Primary |
In school | Start request |
The Village School
The Village School is a special needs school for pupils aged 3–19 with complex needs, including physical disabilities and severe learning difficulties. It offers a safe, inclusive environment where students thrive academically and personally. The curriculum is tailored to individual needs, with a strong focus on communication, literacy, numeracy, and life skills. Pupils benefit from specialist facilities such as a swimming pool, sensory rooms, and soft-play areas. Staff work closely with health professionals to support holistic development. The school promotes independence and leadership through activities like debates, fundraising, and community engagement. Visual aids and phonics programmes enhance learning, especially for those with speech and language challenges. With a commitment to preparing students for further education and life beyond school, The Village School fosters confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
About our school experience
- Details
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On this school experience day, you will have the opportunity to observe lessons. We will provide you with a comprehensive overview of our training programme and give you an insight into the ethos of our school community.
There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss your experiences and ask any questions throughout the day. - Start and finish times
- 9.30 to 12.30
- Dress code
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Smart casual
- Teacher training
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The Village School works in partnership with Teach West London for initial teacher training. We are providing the opportunity to gain school experience for a day to people who are interested in teaching the primary SEND phase. Find out more about our teacher training.
Links to more information about our school
- The Village School website
- The Village School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: The Village School
- Performance information: The Village School
- Teacher training: The Village School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must be applying to or have applied to our, or a partner school's, teacher training course
- Must have a degree
- Photo identification: Passport or driving licence.
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement dates
Location
- Address
- Grove Park, Kingsbury, London, NW9 0JY
- Parking
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Not available on site
Unfortunately, parking is not available in the school car park. The roads around the school are restriction-free. Please be mindful of our neighbours when parking.
The school is easily accessible by public transport. Our closest stations are Queensbury (Jubilee Line), Hendon Station (Thameslink) and Burnt Oak (Northern Line).
From Queensbury station take the 204 or 324 bus. Alight at Grove Park or Kingsbury Health and Wellbeing stop. From here, it is a 3-5 minute walk to the school.
From Hendon station take the 83 or 183 bus. At Kingsbury Circle, take the 204 or 303. Alight at Fairfields Crescent or Annesley Avenue.
From Burnt Oak station take the 302 or 303 bus. Alight at Colindale Avenue or Grove Park.
- Disability and access details
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We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.
- School phases
- Primary (4 to 11)