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Private schools in the United Kingdom are schools that require fees for admission and enrollment. Some have financial endowments, most are governed by a board of governors, and are owned by a mixture of corporations, trusts and private individuals. They are independent of many of the regulations and conditions that apply to state-funded schools. For example, the schools do not have to follow the National Curriculum for England, although many such schools do.
The Worshipful Company of Haberdashers, one of the Great Twelve City Livery Companies, is an ancient merchant guild of London associated with the silk and velvet trades.
A charitable organization or charity is an organization whose primary objectives are philanthropy and social well-being.
Nesta is a British foundation, registered as a charity, which supports innovation.
Bradford Christian School is a private school situated in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It has a pre-school, primary, middle and upper school, and takes pupils from the age of 3 to 16 years old. It has been in operation since 1993.
Volunteers for English in Sri Lanka (VESL) was established to provide children at rural Sri Lankan schools with the opportunity to gain from native English speakers. VESL's projects aim to encourage learning, advance confidence levels in spoken English and promote cultural understanding.
Education Otherwise (EO) is a registered charity based in England, which aims to provide support and information for families whose children are being educated outside school. Education Otherwise is the foremost Charity across England and Wales that promotes and supports the right of a parent or guardian to home educate their child should they wish to do so. EO is in fact the largest home education charity in the United Kingdom. The organisation derived its name from section 36 of the Education Act 1944, which stated that parents are responsible for the education of their children, "either by regular attendance at school or otherwise." This clause has been retained in subsequent Education Acts, and remains a clear acceptance of the parity and validity afforded an education otherwise than by schooling.
The School Library Association (SLA) is an independent organization in the United Kingdom which promotes libraries and literacy in schools. The SLA was founded in 1937 and is based at Kembrey Park in north-eastern Swindon. It is a charity registered in England & Wales and Scotland.
Reception is the first year of primary school in England and Wales. It comes after nursery and before Year One in England and Wales, or before Primary 2 in Northern Ireland.
The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity based in London, England, that promotes literacy.
The Chrysalis School was an independent school for autistic children in Hertfordshire, England. The school moved to Hitchin before closing in 2011. It used the model of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to facilitate teaching its pupils.
Absolute Return for Kids (ARK), is an international children's educational charity based in London, UK.
The Waterways Trust was an independent registered charity, established in 1999, that worked with partners to see the waterway network in England, Wales and Scotland supported, valued and enjoyed by a wide audience. The Trust was formerly registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, until July 2012 when the operations in England and Wales were merged with the newly established Canal & River Trust. The remaining operations in Scotland were renamed the Scottish Waterways Trust.
Ark Burlington Danes Academy is a Church of England, non-selective, mixed all-through school located in White City, London on a 10-acre (40,000 m2) site.
The Lakes Flying Company was an early British aircraft manufacturer of seaplanes based at Windermere. In 1914 it was taken over by the Northern Aircraft Company Limited.
A charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) is a corporate form of business designed for charitable organisations in England and Wales. A similar form, with minor differences, exists for Scottish charities.
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice is a children's hospice run as registered charity offering palliative care and support to families who have a child or young person with a shortened life expectancy and complex medical needs. Bluebell Wood provides support to the whole family, both at their hospice in Rotherham, and in families' own homes.
Ormiston Trust is a charitable trust based in London, England. It is a grant-making trust that chiefly assists schools and organisations supporting children and young people.
A Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO) is a corporate form of business designed for charitable organisations in Scotland, similar to a charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales.
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- ↑ Registered Charity : No:1063200 (England & Wales) and SCO37757 (Scotland)
