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Choosing a Primary School Near East Legon: Look Beyond the Brochure

Choosing a primary school is a decision about your child’s daily experience: how they will learn, who will support them and whether they will feel comfortable asking for help.

For families looking around East Legon, Ogbojo and neighbouring communities, a school visit is an opportunity to look beyond photographs and prospectuses. The most useful questions help you understand what happens in the classroom.

Look closely at reading, writing and maths

These foundations deserve particular attention. Ask how the school teaches them and what happens when a child finds something difficult.

You might ask:

• How do you find out what a new pupil already understands?
• What support is available when a child struggles with reading?
• How do teachers check that pupils understand a maths concept?
• How do you challenge children who are ready to move ahead?

Ask to see examples of pupils’ work. Work produced over time can give you a better picture than a single display piece.

School hours that work for working parents

Choosing a school also means finding arrangements that fit your working day. Early drop-off and late pick-up can make a real difference to family life.

At Atlantic Academy, you can drop your child off from 6am and collect them as late as 7pm. This gives you time to get to work and finish your day without the pressure of leaving early or rushing to collect your child.

During your school visit, ask about our Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up arrangements and discuss what your family needs.

Ask what progress looks like

A test score is useful, but it does not tell the whole story. A parent should also be able to understand what their child can do independently and what they are learning next.

For example, “Your child can recognise a half but needs more practice dividing a shape into equal parts” gives a family something specific to understand and support.

Ask how teachers communicate this kind of information and how they respond when progress slows.

Understand the curriculum

Curriculum names can sound impressive. What matters is how they shape teaching.

Ask which curriculum provides the main framework, how lessons are planned and how any additional approaches support learning.

At Atlantic Academy in Ogbojo, East Legon Extension, we follow the Ghana Education Service’s NaCCA curriculum, enriched by British education and Montessori practice. We build strong foundations in reading, writing and maths through practical, hands-on learning that helps children explore ideas and apply what they learn.

Beyond the classroom, children have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities such as cadets, drama and singing, helping them develop confidence, creativity and teamwork.

Notice how adults interact with children

During your visit, pay attention to ordinary interactions. Are children spoken to respectfully? Do adults listen? Do pupils seem comfortable asking questions?

Ask how the school handles mistakes, disagreements and behaviour concerns. Clear expectations and respectful treatment should be evident in everyday practice.

Discuss class placement

A suitable class placement should take account of the individual child.

At Atlantic Academy, every new child is assessed before class placement. We consider age, prior learning and assessed ability to identify the class that best reflects the child’s learning needs. We do this with you, the parent.

Ask how the school will help your child settle in and how any early concerns will be discussed with you.

Check the practical arrangements

Before deciding, request a clear explanation of fees and other expected costs, payment arrangements, school hours, collection procedures and communication channels.

Leave with evidence and a clear impression

After your visit, ask yourself: What did I see? What was explained clearly? What still needs an answer?

A useful school visit should help you understand both the learning offer and the people who will care for your child.

Considering Atlantic Academy? Book a school tour of our Ogbojo campus, see the learning environment and discuss your child’s needs with us.

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