Letter from the Headteacher / back
Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome! This prospectus is designed to help you find out more about us. We have included a lot of information, which we hope you will find useful and helpful. If you require further information please contact me or the school secretary or visit our website at www.theedmundsprimaryschool.org.uk
I would like to take this opportunity to set out our shared vision for the school and the outcomes for all our children. The staff and governors believe that every child has an entitlement to a broad and balanced education. We are an inclusive school, which means that we receive children from all cultures and faiths and with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. We are committed to enabling all our children to achieve high standards of attainment and to reach their potential whatever their abilities. We are dedicated to ensuring that the needs of all the children are met and that everyone is fully included in the life of the school.
We know that children learn best when they are happy and secure. We work hard to create a safe, caring and nurturing environment which encourages the children, but also the staff, to thrive. We believe that a positive self image is crucial and our ethos is built on the foundation of mutual respect and inclusivity.
The curriculum has to be enjoyable and motivating whilst adhering to national government guidelines. The aim is to make the curriculum as child centred as possible, making learning stimulating and fun. We recognise that all children are different and we try to find out how each child learns best. Teaching strategies can then be developed to make sure that every child has the best opportunity to learn well. We believe the quality of learning is a direct result or the quality of teaching and constantly strive to improve.
We recognise that a child is not educated in isolation and the support and impact of home life has an essential influence on the outcomes of education. We have a commitment to working in partnership with parents, families and carers. Ours is a community school and we are developing a network of support for our families based here at the school.
We are mindful of the future and aim to prepare our children for the challenges of life yet to come. As well as equipping them with basic skills, including the ability to use new technologies, we endeavour to develop in them personal qualities such as creativity, resourcefulness, independence and adaptability. We hope that these skills and abilities will enable them to become happy, successful and self-sufficient citizens of the 21st Century.
Yours sincerely,
S. Mapplebeck,
Headteacher.