Business Details
Your Child's Future Starts Here
We are Nelson Mandela School, a dedicated educational institution located in Birmingham, West Midlands. Our approach centers on placing every child at the heart of learning, fostering academic achievement alongside personal growth. With a team of experienced educators, we provide a structured curriculum aligned with national standards, complemented by extracurricular opportunities that enrich learning. We prioritize safeguarding and online safety, ensuring a secure environment for all pupils. Our commitment extends to collaboration with parents, offering resources and workshops to support home learning. Recognized through awards such as the Rights Respecting School Award, we uphold values of equality, respect, and community.Through initiatives like OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning), we encourage physical activity and creativity. For children with special educational needs, we deliver tailored support guided by expert SENCO professionals. As a rights-respecting school, we cultivate mutual respect and social responsibility among students. Our policies reflect transparency and compliance with statutory requirements, including GDPR and Ofsted standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, we strive to exceed expectations in educational outcomes.
Services
Early Years
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
After School Club
SEN Support
Highlights and features
- We offer a child-centred approach prioritizing individual learning needs
- Our experienced educators implement a structured national curriculum
- We provide tailored support for children with special educational needs
- Our safeguarding policies ensure a secure and protective learning environment
- We foster strong partnerships with parents to enhance educational outcomes
Associations and certifications
- UNICEF
Services
Early Years
Our Early Years Foundation Stage program develops foundational skills through play-based learning. Qualified practitioners deliver personalized plans aligned with national standards, focusing on communication, physical development, and social-emotional growth. Continuous assessment ensures each child receives targeted support during these critical formative years.
Key Stage 1
We provide structured learning for children aged 5-7 through our Key Stage 1 curriculum. Our experienced teachers deliver core subjects including literacy, numeracy and science while developing essential study skills. Lessons incorporate interactive activities and regular feedback to support progress tracking and individualized learning pathways.
Special Educational Needs
Expert SENCO professionals deliver tailored educational programs for children with additional learning requirements. We implement individual education plans aligned with Birmingham Authority guidelines, maintaining regular parent consultations. Our inclusive approach ensures appropriate resources and specialist interventions are provided to maximize each student's potential.
After School Club
Our supervised after-school provision provides safe, structured childcare until 17:30 daily. The program includes homework support, outdoor play and enrichment activities. Staff deliver consistent care following established safeguarding protocols, offering flexible booking options to accommodate working parents' schedules.
Online Safety
We maintain rigorous online safety standards through staff training and pupil education programs. Our CEOP-assisted policies cover acceptable device usage, data protection and cyberbullying prevention. Regular updates to filtering systems ensure children's digital interactions remain secure within and beyond the school environment.
People
Ms A Lassman
Head Teacher
Ms Lassman leads our school with over 15 years' experience in primary education leadership. She champions child-centred learning approaches and holds strategic responsibility for curriculum development and staff training. Her leadership ensures consistent implementation of safeguarding protocols and educational standards.
Ms R Jeffery
SENCO
As Special Educational Needs Coordinator, Ms Jeffery oversees tailored learning programs for pupils requiring additional support. With specialist qualifications in SEN education, she coordinates educational psychologists' recommendations and manages individual support plans aligned with Birmingham Local Offer guidelines.
Ms O Sasan
Administrative Manager
Ms Sasan manages school administration and communications, maintaining our website and public information systems. She ensures compliance with data protection regulations and coordinates parent engagement initiatives. Her role includes overseeing visitor management and paper-based information requests.
Questions
How can I apply for a school place?
Follow Birmingham City Council's admissions process via their website. Contact our office for paperwork and school tours before submitting your application through local authority channels.
What SEN support options exist?
We provide personalized education plans aligned with Birmingham's Local Offer. Our SENCO coordinates specialist resources and collaborates with external agencies to meet individual student needs.
Are after-school care options available?
Yes, our supervised after-school club operates daily until 17:30, offering homework assistance, outdoor activities and structured play in a secure environment.
How are parents kept informed?
We maintain regular communication through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings and our website. Important updates get sent via email, with hard copies available upon request.
What online safety measures exist?
Our CEOP-aligned policies include monitored internet access, staff training and pupil education programs. We use advanced filtering systems and maintain strict guidelines for digital device usage.
How do you support pupil wellbeing?
We combine mental health awareness, safeguarding procedures and pastoral care programs. Our curriculum includes social-emotional learning, with dedicated staff available for additional support.
