Our aims, ethos and values

The school's vision is: "Educating a Generation to Succeed".

Our aims for pupils:

· become independent thinkers and learners
· have high self-esteem and learn to care for themselves, others and their world
· become good, kind, honest citizens
· aim for excellence in literacy and numeracy
· reach their potential in all other areas of the curriculum
· are encouraged how to learn, especially with developing or new technologies
· understand the meaning and significance of faith within the context of Christian belief and practice

We believe that each child will succeed through experiencing:

· high quality teaching and learning
· learning partnerships between school, home and the community
· a broad and balanced curriculum
· an ethos of support, challenge and encouragement to succeed
· an enriching programme of extra-curricular activities and visits
· a stimulating learning environment
· a rich, varied and up to date range of learning resources

Equal opportunities and Racial Awareness:

It is the policy of the Governors to ensure that the content and delivery of the curriculum enables every child to achieve the best of which she or he is capable irrespective of gender, race or ethnic origin, colour or creed, physical disability, social or economic class.

Organisation:

The school is divided into four classes.
Foundation: Reception
Key Stage 1: Years 1/2
Key Stage 2: Years 3/4 and Years 5/6
We have a standard number of 15 pupils in each year. Parents can appeal to B&NES for a place if the year group is full. The school will give you advice and support on how to make an appeal.
Children normally start in the September after they are four. Children transfer to secondary education at the end of the year in which they are eleven. Most of our children go to Wellsway School.

The School Day:

The school day starts promptly at 8.55am and finishes at 3.15pm. Children have a break in the middle of the morning when they can eat fruit. Fruit is provided for all children and adults in school. Foundation and Key Stage One children have a break in the afternoon.

School meals are provided each day at current LA prices. Dinner money can either be paid in advance weekly each Monday or termly. The money should be brought in a named envelope. Provision is also made for children who bring packed lunches.

It is very important that your child attends school as often as possible. We ask you not to have long weekend breaks and holidays during term time as children miss so much when they are absent. If your child is not coming to school you must inform us by 9.30 a.m

 

The School in the Community