BFS Prospectus 2022-2023 (3) - Flipbook - Page 3
Education for a changing world
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Welcome to
Buntingford First School
At Buntingford First School it is our aim to be a
school where the children feel valued, confident and
happy and our work begins by building upon the
many skills you have fostered in your child at home.
We understand that choosing a school for your child is a big
decision and hope that this prospectus, and also our website,
gives you some insight into the organisation of the school, our
values and the facilities that we can offer you and your child.
We aim to cultivate a positive attitude that combines high standards with a serious application
to work, within a highly supportive and encouraging environment where each and every child
feels safe, happy, valued and able to explore their full potential.
We also place high importance on parental engagement and believe that a strong partnership
between home and school is vital. Parents are always most welcome in our school and we
value their feedback and involvement in school life.
It is a great privilege to be taking on the role of Headteacher at Buntingford First School and
leading the exciting establishment of a brand-new school.
Buntingford First School
I have no doubt that Buntingford First School will provide an outstanding and transformational
education as this is the very least that children in our education deserve. I can’t wait to start our
journey as Buntingford First School and see children and families flourish as they join the
Scholars’ Education Trust.
Vikki Johnston, Headteacher
I believe in providing high quality education, preparing
our children with skills for life and encouraging them to
be well-rounded individuals who are respectful, kind
and tolerant of others.
Buntingford First School will exemplify outstanding early years and
primary practice, evidenced by outstanding attainment and
progress for all children, with a strong nurturing relationship
between children and staff. We will constantly strive to make school a happy, secure place for
children to enjoy success at every level.
Within the framework of the national curriculum our school will develop an inclusive and
personalised school curriculum that is designed around each child, with lots of opportunities for
practical, hands-on activities. This curriculum will be based upon the traditional academic values
and best practice of the Trust’s schools. This wealth of expertise will be shared and built upon to
provide the best possible inclusive education for each child. It will be a curriculum that will enable
them to attain and progress through the school.
Buntingford First School will also prepare children to move onto the next stages of their
education with the skills to thrive. Our strapline is “Education for a Changing World” and we will
make full use of the benefits of technology within the classroom and beyond. Similarly, children
with strong views about important issues such as sustainability will be encouraged to help bring
about change for the better in the school and local community.
We expect our school be at the heart of its community working closely with its neighbours to
improve the educational outcomes for all Buntingford children. It will work in partnership with
local Buntingford schools as well as the other schools in the Scholars’ Education Trust. We are
extremely excited about moving into our brand-new, purpose-built, innovative buildings in 2023.
Matt Gauthier, Executive Headteacher
