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 LineBedgrove Infant SchoolBelieve, Inspire, Shine

Mission StatementBelieve ........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 AreasEarly yearsTransition from EYFS to KS1Using the outdoor

environmentCreative curriculumSupport and challengeSportMusicTeacher training

Admissions September 2014:F1: 4 years between 1.9.14 and 31.8.15F2: 5 years between 1.9.14 and 31.8.15Just over 30% in catchmentCriteria for main school: Looked After Children/In Care

In AreaSiblings in both schoolsExceptional medical or social needs (SEN)Attends F1 Distance from home

F1 – F2 not automatic, must complete an application formTransfer to Bedgrove Junior – high criteria but must apply

Foundation 1 (Nursery)Times: 8.30 – 11.30 a.m. 12.30 – 3.30 p.m.20 minute open door policy: settling inWake and Shake – outside playRegistrationCircle time/phonics/numeracyActivity focusFree flow activities with access to snack tableTidy upStoryPlenary Home time

Foundation 2 (Reception)F2: 50% indoor/outdoor with child initiated playTeacher and teaching assistant per classPhonicsMental/oral numeracyReading booksLearning journeysCameras 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

GeneralBehaviourRewardsAssembliesVisitors Community linksClubs PTAParent partnershipBefore and after school care