On behalf of the children, staff and Governors, we would like to welcome you to North Cheshire Jewish Primary School (NCJPS). We hope you find our website clear, informative and easy to navigate. It is designed to give you a flavour of the vibrant life of our school, the work of our pupils and the quality education we strive to deliver. We are proud of our wonderful school, which is the only Jewish school in South Manchester and set in spacious grounds in Heald Green. We share our school site with North Cheshire Jewish Nursey and work in partnership to ensure an effective transition for children entering Foundation Stage from the Nursery setting. NCJPS provides a nurturing environment for every pupil, where our caring and dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every child feels valued. We offer a highly motivating and engaging atmosphere, where children are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. As part of the Jewish ethos of our school, the children are confident and proud of their Judaism and have a strong identity regarding their own community and the State of Israel. Alongside this, we believe that our pupils must be good British citizens, and pride ourselves in our work on British values and heritage. I fully committed to the school and local community and strive to ensure that the school serves our children and their families well. If you would like to know more about our school, you are very welcome to come and visit. Our children would love to share their achievements and successes with you.

North Cheshire Jewish Primary School exists to provide a Jewish school and a Jewish environment to the Jewish communities in South Manchester. As such, our Jewishness underpins the very reason for our existence and permeates all aspects of school life. We are proud to be fully committed to Halachah – Jewish Law and Tradition and are unashamedly Zionistic in our outlook. Although we are so proud of our Jewishness, we value knowledge of other religions and faiths, and actively encourage acceptance of differences. To this end, we are linked with St. Monica’s Catholic Primary School, and our partnership serves to foster mutual respect and understanding of other religions, whilst deepening cross-communal dialogue and trust. The Jewish Studies department of NCJPS underpins all aspects of the school. We seek to give a unique Jewish atmosphere to school life and to provide a genuine Jewish education to all the children from Reception to Year 6. The Jewish Studies department introduces the basic tenets of Jewish practice and belief, teaching Hebrew reading, together with a knowledge and understanding of Torah and Mitzvot. Through this, we equip the children to lead a full Jewish life both in school and later in adult life. Jewish Studies lessons aim to develop intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth, and instil a pride and self-confidence in our children of their Jewishness, and of the Jewish Homeland – Israel. We also aim to demonstrate that living committed Jewish lives firmly complements British Values. We are proud British citizens and believe that our Jewishness can, and should, enhance our appreciation for, and understanding of, our British Values and Citizenship.