Class Sizes
- We are committed to the proven teaching and learning benefits afforded by small class sizes and guarantee to offer this at our school. Small class sizes have been shown to significantly improve the likelihood of each individual successfully fulfilling his/her academic, creative and sporting potential
- Every child is encouraged to develop their individual talents, abilities and personalities in preparation for the secondary stage of their education
Staffing - "Any school is only as good as its teachers"
- The Headteacher, Mrs Julie Hunt and all other staff have been carefully selected for their experience and specialist knowledge in their individual subjects
- High quality education depends on having the right number of teachers with the right skills and specialisms
Curriculum
- We provide all children with broad and balanced experiences having regard for the National Curriculum and additional subjects such as French
- Music, Art and Technology are taught
- There is strong emphasis on participation of all children in a range of sporting and outdoor activities
- The importance of gaining competence with ICT skills is central to our teaching plan
- External professionals are invited to the School to provide expertise and enrich the curriculum (see 'Additional Curricular Activities' page)
- The curriculum is enhanced by a programme of external educational visits
- A range of teaching and learning styles are used to enable the best matched learning for each individual child
Meals
- A freshly prepared hot meal is provided each day
- The meals are nutritious, varied and meet a well-balanced diet
- A piece of fresh fruit is provided for each pupil at break time
- Milk is provided for reception children
- All meals are included in the school fees
