Ofsted: June 2013 “Pupils achievement is outstanding” “All groups of pupils make exceptional progress from their starting points” “ Behaviour for learning in lessons and around school is exemplary” “Teaching is outstanding” “Extremely strong leadership support a vision of continual improvement and act as powerful role models” “An inspirational curriculum and stimulating outdoor learning environment” “The Governing Body has a wide range of a skills which it uses to support and challenge”

School Tag Line Bedgrove Infant School Believe, Inspire, Shine

Mission Statement Believe At Bedgrove Infant School we believe that everyone can succeed. We believe in developing the whole child and we strive to enrich and nurture their individual talents and needs. We believe that, if you believe in yourself and others, anything is possible. Inspire …….. The children inspire us to strive to achieve our best, so that we can inspire them to reach their full potential. We inspire through our teaching, environments and provision so children become well-rounded individuals. We want to inspire a life-long love of learning in the children, staff and community. Shine …….. Bedgrove children, staff and community members endeavour to support children to shine and be the best they can. Our children will shine with confidence and self-awareness to light the path for a bright and successful future.

School Ethos Emphasis on learning through play, inside and outside both during curriculum and break times Cross-curricular opportunities for ‘hands on’ experiences so children can apply skills and knowledge to make ‘links’ to their learning Welcome all abilities and pride ourselves on meeting the learning needs of every child Adults support and extend child initiated play through use of language, resources and enhancing activities

Specialist Areas Early years Transition from EYFS to KS1 Using the outdoor environment Creative curriculum Support and challenge Sport Music Teacher training

Admissions September 2014: F1: 4 years between and F2: 5 years between and Just over 30% in catchment Criteria for main school: Looked After Children/In Care In Area Siblings in both schools Exceptional medical or social needs (SEN) Attends F1 Distance from home F1 – F2 not automatic, must complete an application form Transfer to Bedgrove Junior – high criteria but must apply

Foundation 1 (Nursery) Times: 8.30 – a.m – 3.30 p.m. 20 minute open door policy: settling in Wake and Shake – outside play Registration Circle time/phonics/numeracy Activity focus Free flow activities with access to snack table Tidy up Story Plenary Home time

Foundation 2 (Reception) F2: 50% indoor/outdoor with child initiated play Teacher and teaching assistant per class Phonics Mental/oral numeracy Reading books Learning journeys Cameras home

Main school: Y1 & 2 (KS1) Year 1: Continue with child initiated, adult initiated play and teacher led activities – following the Early Years ethos Year 2: Children may set by ability in Numeracy and Literacy half term/Spring term according to ‘readiness’ F/T Teaching Assistants in each class (often trainees too) Differentiated planning – support, core and challenge Intervention groups for SEN – speech and language, fine motor skills, social skills, G & T etc. depending on needs

General Behaviour Rewards Assemblies Visitors Community links Clubs PTA Parent partnership Before and after school care