At Bledington Primary School we take pride in developing outstanding teaching and learning. Our school vision is underpinned by our motto, “Enjoy, Engage, Challenge” and also by our set of values which provides a basis to develop a love of learning in all of our children and staff.

The caring, nurturing atmosphere within the school is the key to our aim of ensuring that all of our pupils have the best possible opportunities to grow socially, emotionally, physically and academically within a happy, safe environment. Pupils are praised and rewarded for hard work, determination and positive attitudes. We aim to develop confident and active learners who enjoy learning and asking questions.

We strive to provide high quality teaching which is inspirational and reflective. We challenge all pupils to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal excellence within a broad, stimulating, and enriching curriculum which is reflective of our modern world. This includes; teaching technological competence and safety in the world of IT, having specialist sports coaches and promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, encouraging creativity through workshops with specialist art and music teachers and learning fundamental British values, celebrating diversity whilst fostering understanding and respect for others.

A strong partnership with our parents is important to us and we value open and honest communication with all stakeholders. We aim to put into practice our equal opportunities policy and make sure that all families feel included in the life of the school. We will work hard to engage in a close relationship with our village community and also collaborate with local schools, fostering good practice and sharing development opportunities.

  In summary, our intent is for all pupils to leave Bledington Primary School as enthusiastic, independent learners with self-belief and an abiding respect for others. We believe that these qualities give our pupils the best possible grounding for life-long learning and future success.

School key priorities for improvement 2019-2020

Quality of Education

A: Curriculum design: A Broad and balanced curriculum will be accessed by all. A Holistic approach to teaching and learning will be evident across the school

B: Writing across the school - looking at continuous improvement and progression from the end of KS1 through to the end of KS2                                          

C: Maths – Development of a systematic approach to learning multiplication facts and embedding times tables learning

D: Ensuring the good progress of our different pupil groups; SEN, Pupil Premium, Children in Care & Forces Pupils

Behaviour and Attitudes

A: Develop motivated, independent, self-reflective learners -through excellent teaching and learning

B: Improve the attendance of a small minority of our pupils

C: Ensure playtime and activities are providing structure and engagement in healthy play

Personal development

A: Ensure the mental & physical health of our pupils and staff is a high priority

B: Ensure our pupils know what it is to be a good citizen.

C: Ensure all pupils have the chance to participate in a range of enhancement opportunities

D: Ensure all our pupils are well prepared for their next steps

Leadership and Management

A: Safeguarding: Ensure that all procedures and practices are thoroughly embedded

B: Ensure Governors have a full and realistic picture of the impact of the School: 

Development & Improvement priorities using a range of monitoring processes

C: Looking to the future: building strong foundations to protect our school through well-researched forward planning

D: HT & Governors work together to ensure the structure of the school is financially viable.                                   

School development Plan key priorities for improvement 2018-2019 were

Outcomes for children:

• Writing across the school - looking at continuous improvement and progression across the year groups.
• Progress of PP, CIC & SEN pupils will be assessed and tracked to ensure provision is robust.

Teaching, learning and assessment:

• A Broad and balanced curriculum - review/audit of subjects. Development of a broader curriculum.
• Maths – Attainment of KS1 & KS2, Maths passport development
• Science – continuing our drive to invigorate investigative sessions.
• RE – embedding the new Gloucestershire agreed RE Syllabus

Personal development , behaviour and welfare:

• Metacognition and learning styles ; Develop motivated, independent, self-reflective learners through excellent teaching and learning
• Behaviour – review policy, systems, expectations and rewards.

School Development objectives 2017-2018 were

• Maths results will improve in KS1.
• KS1 writing
• Presentation of work in all subjects will improve
• Review Reading and establish new systems across the key stages.
• Review and invigorate Science curriculum.
• RE Introduce new RE syllabus (statutory from September 2019)
• Further develop the School Council to promote pupil voice and sense of democracy.
• Review teaching of SRE
• All Governors will investigate & be knowledgeable about the changes in education.