1. VISION AND VALUES AT BRADLEY BARTON Parent and Carer Views Autumn 2013

2. WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BRADLEY BARTON?  Dedicated, happy, friendly and caring staff  Approachable staff  Friendly and “homely” atmosphere  Feels safe  Walking distance  Outdoor learning  Passion for Gardening  Learning through play  Before and after school clubs  Personalised Learning  Track children’s progress well  Wide range of sport  Value each child  Rural setting, outdoor space please do not build on them too much!  Closeness the children have with their peers

3. WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE?  Outdoor classroom  Variety and diversity of teaching methods  Extra lengths the teachers have gone to aid individual pupils  Student centred learning  Very community based  Family support  Support of children with special needs  Easy to approach teachers  Feel looked after  Learning important environmental topics and the value of the world  Recycling schemes  Values of the school  Everything seems so child orientated  You know each child

4. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS TO LEAVE PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH?  An enthusiastic approach to learning and to always try your best  Reading, writing maths, logic and PE  Respect for themselves, peers and staff, social confidence and well mannered  Knowledge of everyday life  Self believe, self motivation, co- operation and team work including learning to share  Discipline and concentration  Work independently and problem solve  Ability to communicate (listening)/interact with elders and peers  Independence to follow passion through developed learning skills  Independence to access secondary schools  Open mind and adaptable  Knowing right from wrong, making good choices  Confident enough to engage in new independent friendships  Organisation of personal property

5. WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW WHEN THEY LEAVE PRIMARY SCHOOL?  The “joy/achievement” of learning at the start of long journey and being open to learning new skills and not afraid to take risks.  Understanding of and ready to accept the challenge of secondary school  Coping strategies for changes in major life events, ups and downs – “life can be a roller coaster”  Confidence, insight and determination  Help them excel in their best subjects  Build confidence and respect for others  That they are confident in all “classes” and levels of education  Pride in their work and learning and accepting of the need for routine  How to be a good citizen and contribute to the community  They are valued and have self worth  Internet and personal safety  How to ask for help  Knowledge of foreign languages  Concentrate and focus  As long as they try their best they can’t go wrong

6. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE BRADLEY BARTON TO DO TO PREPARE YOU/YOUR CHILD FOR YOUR/THEIR FUTURE?  Keep on with what you are doing  Encourage, support and provide information  Encourage confidence  Keep them active and healthy  Support them in achieving their full potential  Provide opportunities to excite and stimulate  Make them good moral citizens with a love of learning and helping others  Concentration and focus  Healthy completion  Healthy eating  Prepare our children well for appropriate secondary schools  Organisational skills and self discipline  Carry on giving the excellent support and guidance  School routine  Personal responsibility  A module in year 6 in prep for senior school e.g. role play  Good work ethic  Good feedback on their own learning and strengths

7. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE BRADLEY BARTON TO PREPARE YOUR CHILD TO MAKE AN EFFECTIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY?  Continue supporting pupils to be accepting of other peoples differences and values.  Compassion  Inclusion and participation across the school years and working collaboratively  Give them confidence and education to make their own choices and give clear opinions  Instil the basic work ethic  Assertiveness  Importance of recycling and how to manage money. Also basic first aid  Stand for no nonsense ie. Bullying and nastiness in the playground  Open door policy for children  Promote motivation and high aspirations  Apply sufficient discipline and boundaries to support resolving conflict/working with others  Give them opportunities to experience what is in their community  To help reach his full potential and not be affected by others that do not want to learn and achieve  Blind spot about “our” culture, especially family life  Junior Duke of Edinburgh primary level

8. BRADLEY BARTON IS A GOOD SCHOOL. HOW COULD WE BE OUTSTANDING?  Better communications- late notice- website not updated regularly  Weekly newsletters detailing what children are learning so we can encourage  Have info about school ethos and how school “runs”  Communication books for parents to write comments/concerns  More one on one time with children and parents  Not to overcrowd the classrooms  Be inspiring  Support parents in understanding how pupils make progress through play in the Foundation Stage  Engage parents and children together in their opportunities and learning  Use more experiential learning, the environment and non academic facilities to support academic learning  More quality teaching more consistently across the school  More after school clubs in sports, languages and skills  Re-open the kitchen using vegetables grown at the school as part of the education  Better facilities e.g. gym  Better system for collecting children from foundation  Ensure reading books changed regularly  Sometimes too much time spent on underperformers