The Environment
Our school consists of three buildings
set in extensive grounds, comprising of
a woodland area along with a school
garden and pond; this promotes a
healthy attitude to nature which we, as
a community, value. We use part of our
school grounds to house chickens and
the children are then taught how to care
for them; this ensures outdoor learning.
As well as teaching the importance of
nature, we also ensure that children
engage in team work and exercise; our
trim trail area, two playing fields and
two playgrounds really allow children to
explore a variety of sporting activities,
form strong friendships and have fun
- we know that happy and nurtured
children will be able to flourish in all
areas of their schooling.
We are proud of our positive learning
environment and interactive displays;
we ensure children feel inspired by
surroundings that are both enriching
and conducive to learning. Our
classrooms are well equipped with
modern technology, such as interactive
whiteboards, computers, laptops and
I-pads when needed. For the Early Years
Foundation Stage we have a range of
controllable toys - these help develop
early skills involving technology and
therefore inspire wider learning.
Learning & Teaching
We understand the importance of
inspiring a love for learning, with
enthusiasm and creativity. This was
noted at our Ofsted inspection in 2015:
‘From the time they start school in
the early years, children take a keen
interest in their learning. As they move
through the school, pupils maintain
positive attitudes which contribute
strongly to the progress they make.’
We follow a skills based creative
curriculum and use this to create
informative links between our learning
in all different subject areas; this
engages and motivates children, and
makes learning purposeful, fun and
exciting. Our children join us in the Early
Years Foundation Stage where they
benefit from a good start to school in a
well-resourced, nurturing environment.
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