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KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Education Excellence &
Character Development
King Solomon International Business School
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www.kingsolomonibs.com

Welcome to King Solomon
International Business School
Our Vision
To achieve academic excellence, develop students with exemplary character,
prepare students to effectively live, work and trade in the global economy, and
ensure that every student succeeds.
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King Solomon International Business School

KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Welcome
King Solomon International Business School will open its doors for
the first time in September 2015 to become the city’s first Christian
Free School, International Business, all-through, International
Baccalaureate World Free School.
This is a hugely exciting opportunity for all those who live in Birmingham
and the surrounding areas who want to access innovative, high quality
international education underpinned by a strong Christian ethos.
We aim to ensure all our children develop into rounded, achieving and caring
individuals who fulfil their full potential and actively contribute to the wellbeing
of others.
Spiritually and emotionally we will cater for the individual where each student
is valued and encouraged to give their very best.
King Solomon will be an outstanding centre of academic excellence which
provides unrivalled pastoral care.
In September 2015 our Primary provision opens with two Reception classes of
30 pupils in each. We look forward to these children being able to complete
their education right through to the Sixth Form with pastoral care, welfare
and quality of relationships especially strong in our all-through school. King
Solomon School is committed to providing a fair and supportive environment
for all our pupils to instil a lifelong love of learning that goes beyond academic
achievement.
We are international in our outlook, and Christian in our ethos. All faiths
are welcome at King Solomon. We are committed to promoting a sense of
understanding, diversity and equality for all and helping every pupil attain their
personal goals. We want all King Solomon pupils to develop into confident
and caring young people with high academic aspirations and a strong work
ethic to carry them forward to live fulfilling and successful lives.
We have a fantastic team of talented individuals to help us achieve this vision
for each one of our pupils and we look forward to welcoming you to the King
Solomon family.
Gilroy Brown
chair of Governors
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KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Principle's Welcome
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to King Solomon International Business School. Your
choice to educate your child at our school is an important one and we value your
commitment to our dynamic vision for outstanding education in Birmingham. In turn, our
commitment to you is that King Solomon International Business School will work tirelessly in
partnership with parents, carers and students in order to achieve our ambitious outcomes for
all our learners. What makes our school so unique and distinctive from other schools both
locally and nationally, is reflected through our embrace of the international world, to include
our international business specialism and our offer of the International Baccalaureate
programme.
Our all-through school provision underpinned by a strong Christian ethos adds to our
uniqueness. We aim to ensure all of our learners, discover the world and their relationship
to it through a truly innovative ‘hybrid’ curriculum which serves to offer the very best
learning experiences from around the globe. This means that our learners will acquire an
advantage no other learners in the area will have; a real sense of what it means to be a
global citizen as well as the knowledge and skills needed to become independent
responsible learners and citizens through the adoption of the International Baccalaureate
Learner Profile for example.
Our school is a forward thinking and diverse one and I very much look forward to working
closely with all of you in order to ensure that our students become high achievers,
knowledgeable and well-rounded, internationally-minded individuals. Indeed, our future
leaders are in our hands today, and it is my belief that we will work closely as a community
in order to ensure every student reaches their true potential.
Miss Lucretia Fields
Principal
Other members of school leadership team include:
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David Dunkley
-Vice Principal
-Head of Secondary School
Martin Blunt
-Assistant Principal
-Head of Primary school

KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Primary Head Teacher Statement
Excellence in Primary education is to provide the opportunity to nurture the
individual child, enabling them to develop their potential intellectually,
emotionally, socially, spiritually, culturally, morally and physically. It is vital to
provide a caring, enriched educational environment in which children can
learn and thrive. A positive ethos, differentiated curriculum and wider
community contacts are essential factors which promote primary excellence.
A primary phase ethos based on Christian character development, care for the
uniqueness of the individual child, effective communication systems and
community spirit extending to the wider community in which the primary
phase is set enables the early years child to feel part of a larger family in which
and from whom they can learn. A differentiated Foundation Stage curriculum
which matches the learning to the needs, extends capabilities of the child and
develops their experiences across the Early Years goals is provided. Gradually
the children are able to become more independent and take on responsibility
for their own learning and progress through target setting as they journey
through key stages one and two.
Throughout the whole of the early years, ks1 and ks2 there is an emphasis on
the development of literacy and maths skills. In-order for children to achieve
their best across a variety of learning domains a focus on personalised learning
is provided, enabling children to learn in the way that best suits them as an
individual. The child who can develop a range of skills and concepts from a
variety of learning experiences, using first hand enquiry investigative
approaches to aid independent learning, drawing from the creative, expressive
arts, E. learning, business and international environment whenever possible is
experiencing excellence in Primary education.
The classroom climate should evidence that children are participating and
engaging in lessons to make progress. They need to be working independently
and collaboratively investigating and solving problems. Displays should be
interactive and culminate from a variety of learning situations. Children need
to take responsibility for their learning in partnership with the teacher and the
parent, setting targets and goals and being given opportunities to succeed and
receive merit for their success.
A primary age child who has access to the above is for the main part a child
that represents Primary education at its best.
Martyn Blunt
Primary Headteacher
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What makes
King Solomon Special?
Innovative international business focus
The school creates advantages for students through its international outlook.
We believe that in the single market global economy, internationally recognised qualifications will become more
relevant and useful. We follow the National Curriculum in our Primary and Secondary School, but tailor the
curriculum to embrace the highly regarded International Baccalaureate (IB) profile, so that students in our Sixth
Form, can study and achieve the IB Diploma and IB Career Related Certificate programmes.
The IB Diploma is a prestigious qualification favoured by many overseas international schools and a growing number
of leading schools in the UK. It is academically demanding while addressing non-academic skills and character
development. It is a sought after qualification on the international stage.
We specialise in international business and enterprise and work closely with international companies to equip
our students, developing skills aligned to ever changing business needs of the global economy. By offering a
globally respected curriculum we provide an advantage for our pupils in the international market.
Open to all
We are a non fee-paying, non-selective, co-educational school, which
means our school is free to attend, open to boys and girls, and no
qualifying entry exams.
As an all-through school, we are able to provide a continuity and
progression of curriculum for students from 4 years old right through to
completing their education in Sixth Form.
High attainment expectations
We provide a secure and supportive learning environment, tailored to the
needs of individual students, working in partnership with parents. We
have high expectations of our students meeting, ambitious learning
targets and achieving strong personal results.
Strong discipline
Student self-discipline and respect for others is paramount. The
Primary phase has a value based approach to student conduct and
behaviour, congruent with the Nine Testament Biblical character
development "Fruit of the Spirit". There is a strict dress code with a clear
school uniform policy which all students are expected to follow
throughout the school.
A non-denominational Christian school
We are a Christian school, open to all Christian denominations, faiths and
cultures. Rooted in the Christian tradition, the School provides an
education that builds character and enables students to develop toward
being complete spiritual, moral, social and emotional human beings. We
cultivate the "Nine Virtues" of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control which all contribute
to a productive, caring, learning environment.
Primary students are expected to attend to attend Collective Worship daily,
consisting of song, prayer and story for reflection. Celebration services are
held at a local church according to the Christian calender.
Greater opportunities for learning
extended school day
To provide a comprehensive all-round education, the school
operates a 42 week school year (four weeks longer than normal).
The Primary School day runs from 8.45 to 15.30, with before and
after school club provision.
The extended school year provides opportunities for extra
curriculum activities and enrichment opportunities.
We operate a firm and fair approach to behaviour management.
Pastoral care and character development
We aim to provide the highest possible level of care, support and learning
so that every pupil achieves the very best they can. Primary School pupils
will be taught in classes up to a maximum of 30. Their class teacher
will be responsible for their academic and pastoral care.
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Each child is also assigned to one of four school Houses, linked also to
pastoral care and inter-house competition. Many of the school’s
extra-curricular activities are conducted through school Houses,
encouraging a sense of belonging.
King Solomon International Business School

KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
A Woodard school based on Christian beliefs
King Solomon is affiliated to the Woodard group of 48 leading independent and
maintained day and boarding schools across the UK.
Established since 1848, Woodard schools have a reputation for academic excellence and pastoral care. All Woodard schools have been built on a
Christian ethos, where all faiths are welcome. The schools include some of the best known names in the country which means King Solomon is part
of a leading education group with a proven track record in education.
We are supported in our professional development by St Peter’s Collegiate School in Wolverhampton, a nearby established and ‘Outstanding’
Woodard School.
About the team
We will only recruit the best high quality staff who embrace the King Solomon vision and are committed to
excellence, determined to make a difference to the lives of all the children they teach.
Many of our teachers will be specialists in their field and all our
teachers will have Qualified Teacher Status and consistently meet
the national teacher standards. All our staff will be committed to
continuing professional development. They will be attracted by
the innovative and ground breaking opportunities King Solomon
represents and motivated by a desire to add real value to the lives
of their pupils.
Our recruitment process is rigorous. In attracting and recruiting
the right teachers, we hope to retain them and build a strong and
cohesive team to give our pupils the best support and leadership.
In addition, we have a strong team of committed governors,
ensuring each pupil is supported to achieve success.
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Vision, Ethos & Values
Our core vision, ethos and values
Our Vision
To achieve academic excellence, develop students with exemplary character, prepare students to
effectively live, work and trade in the global economy, and ensure that every student succeeds.
Our Ethos
Within King Solomon Primary phase we aim to create a Christian climate of care where all feel
valued, supported and have a feeling of uniqueness and self-esteem. A positive ethos is
provided in which children can feel secure in making positive contribution to all aspects of their
development within their primary years. We wish to foster in the children, a sense of community
and responsibility as well a growing awareness of their place in the wider community.
To achieve this ethos we have adopted a 4C's approach to providing a thriving environment for
all who are part of the Primary phase community, Firstly, we seek to promote the development
of Christian character through a set of nine Christian character fruits, providing a values based
approach to the development of the whole child. Secondly, we seek to provide an atmosphere
of care amongst everyone in the primary phase, each with the other. Thirdly, we seek to
promote an effective communication network between all involved in the life of children in the
Primary phase. We recognize that open communication is essential to the smooth running of the
phase and is indicative of the quality of interaction to be found across the phase. Fourthly, we
seek to foster a community spirit within groups, classes, year groups and across the primary
phase, extending to the Secondary phase, parents and the wider community in which the school
is located.
This 4C’s approach to ethos provides an effective strategy for creating a worthy Primary phase
ethos in which good personal relationships are fostered, a sense of personal and collective
responsibility, team participation and loyalty are promoted.
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Our aim at King Solomon is to
ensure that all pupils have the
opportunity to grow spiritually,
emotionally and intellectually.
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Curriculum
KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Our Curriculum
We aim to provide a broad and balanced curriculum based on the National Curriculum, which also recognises the
Christian ethos of the school and our specialism in International Business and Enterprise.
The curriculum is driven by our vision to provide a Christian education
with an international and business focus. Academic excellence and
character development is our goal.
At primary level, learning is delivered through planned and purposeful
play as well as formal teaching by skilled Early Years specialist teachers
with access to well-maintained, stimulating outdoor spaces.
Subjects studied in the Reception classes cover Communication and
Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional
Development, Literacy, Maths, Understanding of the World, Expressive
Arts and Design and a Modern Foreign Language.
Year 1 to 6 Study
English, Maths, Science, a Modern Foreign Language,
Computing, Geography, History, Citizenship, Art and
Design, Physical Education, Design and Technology,
Music.
They also study the King Solomon Character
Development Programme and International Business to
prepare them for their secondary education.
As well as the National Curriculum and business elements, the
third section of learning for all pupils, is the King Solomon
Character Development Programme designed to help develop
moral well rounded members of society. This addresses the
pastoral, individual and spiritual needs of pupils. The academic
study subjects follow the agreed RE syllabus for Birmingham with
an emphasis on Christianity and developing dispositions which
include: Caring for Others, Identity and Belonging, Creating Unity
and Harmony, Being Hopeful and Visionary, Being Curious and
Valuing Knowledge, Being Reflective and Self-Critical, Being Silent
and Attentive.
Looking ahead, at secondary level we have a strong
international business and enterprise focus, following the National
Curriculum, but tailored to embrace the International
Baccalaureate learner profile. This prepares pupils to study either
the IB Diploma (an outstanding pre-university course that offers a
broader programme of study than A levels) or the IB Career related
Certificate (a vocational orientated programme). This means that our
Sixth Form pupils can compete with other high performing and
invariably affluent pupils from international, independent and
grammar schools.
• Provide a broad, balanced and relevant Personalised learning
curriculum.
• Provide equality of opportunity overall and a consistency of
entitlement education specifically within each year group.
• Provide for each child within the class and group context an
optimum environment in which to learn.
• Involve our children actively in a range of learning approaches
including, designing, creating, planning, researching,
investigating, making, testing, assessing, recording, presenting,
discussing and evaluating.
• Provide where the needs of the child are exceptional, gifted
andtalented and those with individual special needs.
• A commitment to identifying early barriers to learning and
overcoming them.
• Recognise and value each child, developing the 5 keys to
learning of: Confidence, resilience, empathy, team work, problem
solving.
• Develop Character through a values based curriculum.
• Identify and develop children’s preferred learning intelligences.
• Promote a learning aspects and skills approach to curriculum
design and delivery, enhancing continuity and progression to
child development.
• Encourage each child to become an independent learner who is
self-motivated to learn.
• Encourage all children to live and work cooperatively, learn from
each other, experiencing opportunities to fulfil the various roles
necessary for a team to progress towards an objective.
• Provide opportunities for enterprise projects developing
business ethics, to live and trade in a global economy.
• Encourage the development of personal values based on the
Christian character values known as the fruit of the Spirit.
• Promote and provide homework, enrichment and extracurricular
activity.
• Secure a transition curriculum during year 6 and post Sats to
enable smooth transition to Secondary phase enabling continuity
and progression within curriculum.
• Offer such information on curriculum, target setting, progress
and achievement of individual children to their parents
promoting parent partnership in the child’s learning within the
Primary phase.
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PROSPECTUS

School Day
Extended school day and enrichment
As a Free School, King Solomon can set its own hours. The advantage that brings to students is
greater support and opportunity for learning, through extended hours.
For primary students, whose teaching day finishes at 15.30, we offer an after-school club..
Your school journey
UPPER SIXTH
Your final year at King Solomon
What the school day
looks like for Years 1-6
08:45 Registration
09:05 Lesson 1
09:50 Lesson 2
10:35 Morning Break
11:35 Lesson 3
12:20 Lunch
SIXTH
FORM
Welcome to
Lower Sixth
International Business and
Enterprise IB module
13:20 Afternoon Registration
13:30
Lesson 4
YEAR 10
YEAR 8
14:15 Afternoon Break
14:30 Lesson 5
YEAR 11 YEAR 9 YEAR 7
Developing international business enterprise
knowledge and skills through theory and practice
15:30
FINISH
After-school Club begins
Moving Up
Year 6
YEAR 1 YEAR 3
YEAR 5
Start Here
RECEPTION
YEAR 2 YEAR 4
Laying the Foundations for international business
and an enterprise mindset
Our uniform
The business work ethic at King
Solomon means pupils are expected
to dress smartly and take pride in
their appearance. School uniform is
compulsory and we expect pupils to
enjoy wearing it with pride.
Primary boys wear a purple school
jumper, white polo shirt, black trousers
and shoes.
Primary girls wear a purple school jumper,
white polo shirt, black skirt or trousers
and black shoes.
Secondary boys wear a purple blazer with
purple school jumper and school tie, a
white shirt and black trousers and shoes.
Secondary girls wear a purple blazer and
purple school jumper, a school scarf with
white blouse and black skirt or trousers
and black shoes.
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Support
Learning Support
We ensure we effectively meet the needs of all
students, including those with special learning needs and
the gifted and talented.
To ensure we effectively meet the needs of all students, including those
with special learning needs and the gifted and talented, the school is
developing a dedicated Learning Support Department to help every student
fulfil their full potential.
Led by the Head of Learning Support (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)
we will identify and assess students and liaise with external agencies and
parents, to provide equality of opportunity for all our students.
ICT (Information and Communications Technology) will also be used to
support students with learning difficulties throughout the school. ICT is
routinely taught across the school to ensure students are equipped for
life in the 21st century. It also plays a key part in enabling staff to
deliver high quality lessons in and out of the classroom.
Student
Welfare
Tutors
Professional
Personal
Mentor
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School
holiday
programme
Classroom
Strategies
Power
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Peer
Mentor
Teaching
Assistants
Week end
master
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Home
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Heroes
Journey
KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Higher Level
Teaching
Assistants
Learning
Volunteers
Support
Assistance
Pastoral care
We aim to provide the highest possible level of care,
support and learning so that every student achieves
the very best they can.
Primary pupils study in classes of 30 and their form teacher is
responsible for their academic and pastoral care. In the Secondary
School and Sixth Form pupils are assigned a form tutor who oversees
their academic and pastoral care in mixed age tutor groups.
When they join the school, each pupil is assigned to one of four school
Houses: Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. They remain part of this House
throughout their school life. Many of the school’s extra-curricular
activities such as competitions are conducted through school Houses
which encourage a sense of belonging and competitiveness.
A Student Council made up of student representatives from Years 6 to
13 reports to the school’s governing body twice a year on any issues
of concern and plans student led activities on behalf of the school.
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We ensure we effectively meet the
needs of all students, including those
with special learning needs as well
as the gifted and talented.
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The Community
King Solomon as part of the
wider community
Parents and carers are important partners in ensuring students
achieve and we work hard to ensure they are involved in school life
and play an active part in their child’s development.
King Solomon sees itself as part of the local community and welcomes volunteers to assist the
school in achieving its aims. Parents can volunteer to help with reading or sporting fixtures.
Likewise pupils are expected to take part in social action in the community, challenging inequality
and contributing to a harmonious society.
Being part of the family of Woodard schools provides King Solomon with key interschool
opportunities including sharing of expertise, continuing professional development and leadership
and governance. Pupils take part in interschool events such as debates and sports competitions
on a regular basis with other leading schools in the area.
How to Apply
Admissions
We operate a city-wide admissions
policy so that pupils anywhere in
Birmingham and the surrounding
area are eligible to attend,
regardless of faith or ability.
To apply for a place please call
0121 357 1905 for an application
form, or apply online at:
www.kingsolomonibs.com
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International Business Partnerships
KING SOLOMON
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL
Partnerships
King Solomon has developed excellent collaborative
partnerships with international businesses based
both in the UK and abroad.
These international business links will enhance our students’
educational experiences and help prepare them to live, work and trade
in the international business marketplace.
In addition to advising on our curriculum, companies will act as
international business mentors to our students, give engaging
presentations and help run our school-based enterprises. They will
also work with our students on community projects and will provide
company tours, work placements, shadowing opportunities, job
seeking skills and on-the-job training. Our international business
partners include the following:
To apply for a place please call 0121 358 1905 for an application form, or apply online at:
www.kingsolomonibs.com
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Get in touch
If you would like to find out more about King Solomon
International Business School, then please get in touch.
By phone on 0121 357 1905 or email
admin@kingsolomonibs.com
You can find more details about our school on the website at:
www.kingsolomonibs.com
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