Connected Futures Partnership
Welcome
Dear all,
Welcome to Connected Futures Partnership, a community dedicated to supporting children and families through education and care. Our nursery schools, primary schools, family hub and children’s centre work together to give children a strong start and support their next steps.
Ben Commins OBE
Executive Headteacher
Our Vision
At the core of our federation lies a unified vision that spans across every campus and community we serve.
Our vision serves as a guiding light, inspiring us to continuously innovate, collaborate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. It informs our strategic decisions, shapes our priorities, and drives us to create an environment where every individual can thrive. Together we empower communities to become sustainable – thriving through meaningful relationships, shared responsibility and long-term impact.
Inclusivity
We create environments where everyone belongs, is respected and thrives
Challenge
We stretch ourselves and others to grow through reflection, courage and ambition
Contribution
Aspiration
We aim high for ourselves, our learners and our systems believing in potential and possibility
Our Settings
Our partnership brings together Dorothy Gardner, Mary Paterson and Tachbrook nursery schools; Essendine, Hallfield, Oxford Gardens and Queen’s Park primary schools; Queen’s Park Family Hub; and Bayswater Children’s Centre.
Each setting keeps its own identity while sharing our commitment to children, families and communities. Our governing body and executive leadership team support collaboration across the partnership.
Queen’s Park Primary School
Dorothy Gardner Nursery School
Mary Paterson Nursery School
Tachbrook Nursery School
Queen’s Park Family Hub
Bayswater Children’s Centre
An outstanding offering
Explore each school’s website for its latest Ofsted report and inspection findings. Dorothy Gardner Nursery School’s June 2026 inspection awarded Exceptional judgements in all six graded areas, with safeguarding standards met.
Grants and Awards
Through our innovative initiatives and steadfast dedication, we have received grants from esteemed foundations and organisations, enabling us to implement comprehensive mental health programs tailored to the needs of our students and community.
Proudly a part of
Westminster Children’s University
WCU looks for opportunities for our children to gain real life experiences to enrich learning through a mini lecture series, workshops and clubs, each with clear learning opportunities and delivered by industry specialists and members of our local community.
Our aim is to inspire a generation to follow their dreams and know that they can achieve or be anything they want to be.