WIXAMS TREE PRIMARY SCHOOL PROSPECTUS 2021-22
LIVING L.I.F.E IN ALL ITS FULLNESS Loving, Inspirational, Fun and Educational CONTENTS Welcome to our primary school 3 Our school values and ethos 4 Starting school 5 Curriculum 6 Foundation subjects 8 Supporting your child 11 School services 12 School uniform 14 Additional information 16 Our location 18 How to apply 19
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Dear Parents/Carers Wixams Tree Primary School is a fully inclusive school working closely with a wider family of We wish you a very warm welcome local schools and organisations, including Wixams to Wixams Tree Primary School, Academy which is situated on the same campus. which opened it’s doors to students This unique campus arrangement will give students in September 2017. We hope that this regular access to a wide range of special learning opportunities and experiences, not normally prospectus will provide a snapshot of life available to primary school children. at our school. Please get in touch if you would like to come and There is no denying that every child is unique have a tour. I look forward to welcoming you to and that is valued and celebrated at Wixams Tree Wixams Tree Primary School. Primary School. Our ambition is to nurture every child, enabling them to achieve high, regardless of their starting point. We also feel strongly that Mary Langley it is our job as educators to encourage children to Headteacher become resilient, confident, well-rounded people who know the difference between right and wrong. A positive learning culture is evident throughout Wixams Tree Primary School, we encourage our students to develop enquiring minds and a “can do” attitude to all aspects of the curriculum. Alongside this, we provide a caring and supportive environment meaning that every child is given the opportunity to be the very best they can be.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 3 OUR SCHOOL VALUES AND ETHOS Wixams Tree Primary School embraces children as individuals. By recognising and valuing childrens’ particular strengths and talents, we seek to encourage their full potential. We work hard to celebrate all successes, whenever and wherever they occur, no matter how big or small. Children are encouraged to become well-rounded and sociable. It is important to us that our children believe in themselves and are both confident and resilient. We draw upon our well-established local and school community, to enrich the curriculum and promote mutual respect and a strong moral ethos in every child. OUR VALUES Loving, Inspirational, Fun and Educational forming the values acronym ‘LIFE’ LOVING • Tolerant and respectful of other religions, traditions and lifestyles • Aware of our common heritage, democratic traditions and British values • Friendly, warm-hearted and considerate • Motivated by a compassionate wish to help and care for others.
INSPIRATIONAL • To have the highest expectations of themselves and others • Prepared to face new challenges positively, to create opportunities for themselves, their family and community • Able to see beyond the present to create a bright future. FUN SCHOOL DAY • A love and thirst for new learning • Embracing change and relishing the unfamiliar School opens: 8.45am • Having the capacity to take calculated risks. Session begins: 8.50am
EDUCATIONAL Assembly: 10.15am • To be able to conceive a unique vision and lead Break: 10.30am-10.45am and influence others Lunch: 12.00pm-1.00pm • Be creative in their ideas, resilient and Afternoon break: 2.15pm-2.30pm (KS1) determined in their actions • To be able to take responsibility for their own Session ends: 3.15pm (Reception) 3.30pm learning and work collaboratively with others rest of school • To embrace the curriculum to empower them to achieve the best possible outcomes socially, academically and creatively both for themselves and for the wider society.
4 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 STARTING SCHOOL THE FOUNDATION STAGE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS At Wixams Tree Primary we believe that high quality The admissions number for this Reception year early years experience in school is of vital importance and future years is 60. Your child is entitled to start and can have a lasting effect on a child’s attitude to school in the September following their fourth education, personal and social skills and attainments. birthday and must start school by the beginning of First days at school for young children are a mixture the term after their fifth birthday. Children who start of all kinds of emotions. The school in Reception attend on a part-time basis for the first day and its demands can be quite daunting and, at two weeks of term in September to ease them into first, very tiring. Children and their parents/carers the routines of school life. are invited to spend some time with us in an informal An induction programme of visits is arranged, to way before admission. We invite our new parents and ease children into School life. Children who begin in children to two stay and play sessions in June, where September will make visits in the previous summer the children can see the classrooms and get used term. The School’s current admission policy is to their new setting alongside their parents and, operated by Bedford Local Authority (LA), which of course, the parents can meet the Early Years is the admissions authority for all community and Foundation Stage (EYFS) staff. controlled schools within Bedford. Application The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum forms need to be returned in January for a place in follows the Statutory Framework as implemented the following academic year. from March 2017. All areas of the curriculum are Full details of the policy, together with information covered both inside and outside, and contains 17 about arrangements for admission are set out in learning goals for the children to work towards. the booklet Starting School 2021 - A guide for The children build up a Learning Journey showing parents/carers of children born between 01/09/2015 some examples of their work and photographs of and 31/08/2016, this can be found at http://www. some of their other activities, which contribute to bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/schools_ the teachers’ assessments of each child. At all times and_colleges/school_admissions/starting_school. through the year parents are invited to contribute aspx to, share and ask about their child’s Learning Journey.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 5 CURRICULUM The National Curriculum (2014) is taught at Wixams ENGLISH Tree Primary School. Our teachers work hard to ensure the curriculum is as stimulating and exciting At Wixams Tree Primary School, literacy is taught as possible, so that the children enjoy learning in an exciting, stimulating and enjoyable way. There and are inspired to become lifelong learners. We are four main elements to the English curriculum – have many links with the local area as we are lucky spoken language, writing, reading and grammar, enough to have a wealth of resources right on our punctuation and spelling. English at Wixams doorstep and we therefore plan to continue taking Tree Primary School is taught mostly through the children on as many trips out of school as a cross curricular approach but some elements possible, to excite and interest them in their learning are discretely taught. and to create a real life context to learning. Our aim is to deliver our whole school creative MATHS curriculum in a cross-curricular way. Within each We inspire all children to become confident and theme of work maximum opportunity will be taken enthusiastic mathematicians, who are willing to take to integrate cross-curricular links, with literacy and risks and are not scared of making mistakes but numeracy at the core. who learn from those mistakes. We aim to develop Our creative curriculum has four ‘drivers’, which are mathematical skills and to provide opportunities for constantly considered when deciding how and their application in meaningful, real-life situations. what we teach: We strive to provide the children with exciting and challenging investigations, thereby increasing • Lifelong Learning and Skills (maths, literacy, debating, motivation and promoting a positive response to computing and Modern Foreign Languages) mathematics. • Community & Environment (science, forest schools, geography and history) READING • Healthy Lifestyles (PE, PSHE and RE) At Wixams Tree Primary, we strive to ensure that • Creativity (music, drama, Design & Technology children are able to access information and the and art) curriculum whilst finding pleasure in reading. From Reception, all classes are read with on a regular basis and we find that sharing a book together is a
Our teachers work hard to ensure the curriculum is as stimulating and exciting as possible, so that the children enjoy learning and are inspired to become lifelong learners.
6 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 precious experience. Phonics form the daily basis groups. The new curriculum also recognises the of reading development in Early Years Foundation importance of a developing knowledge of scientific Stage and phonically decodable reading books, as concepts. Our lessons incorporate both knowledge well as simple fiction or non-fiction books, are used and investigative skills through a lively and creative to develop children’s reading skills. curriculum. In Key Stage 2, as children become more fluent readers, there is a more independent emphasis SPELLING, PUNCTUATION AND on reading. Weekly guided reading and discrete GRAMMAR comprehension sessions help children develop strategies to explore texts and respond to a Spelling, punctuation and grammar are taught variety of questions. discretely to enable children to use language more creatively and with greater understanding and Parents are encouraged to become involved in the confidence. Spellings are tested on a weekly basis. development of their child’s reading by sharing books with and reading to their child(ren). Your child will bring home a variety of books to read and SPOKEN LANGUAGE share with other family members. This valuable link Our approach to speaking and listening is between home and school can help enormously cross-curricular and holistic. There are also discrete and be rewarding for the parent or carer as well opportunities for the development of spoken as for the child. language through show and tell, formal and informal presentations, discussion, debate and drama. SCIENCE Science is taught each term so that we cover the WRITING Science National Curriculum. Each year group Much of the writing at Wixams Tree Primary School has science units of study that will be covered in is cross-curricular in nature, giving children a real depth. The development of children’s experimental purpose and context in which to write, also covering and investigative skills are of vital importance. a variety of genres. Writing can be produced Children are encouraged to be independent and individually, as a pair or in groups with a variety of collaborative scientific investigators by their inspirations to reflect the wide variety of reasons involvement in exciting practical investigations. to write in everyday life. Children enjoy many Investigative work takes the form of modelled, opportunities to share their work with each other intermediate and independent investigations and and, at times, other year groups. the proportion of these skills vary between year
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 7 FOUNDATION SUBJECTS Art, Computing, Design & Technology, Geography, History, Music, Physical Education and Religious Education.
ART AND DESIGN EDUCATIONAL VISITS The children are given a wide range of opportunities Educational visits occur throughout the year to to develop skills in art, craft and design activities. reinforce topics and themes that children are They build on their understanding and appreciation learning about. Some visits are local and within of art in a variety of forms and styles, and from walking distance of the school. If we have to hire a variety of cultures. Children are encouraged to a coach in order to visit a special place of interest, observe natural phenomena and to develop an then we ask parents to make a contribution to awareness of shape, colour, texture and pattern, cover the costs. Without these contributions the as well as an understanding of the properties of visit may not be able to go ahead, so we ask for materials. your help with this. We also need parent helpers to accompany us on the trips to help us ensure Design and Technology enables children to tackle the safety of the pupils and also to ensure that the practical tasks and to link a range of other subjects children gain full educational benefit from the trip. together. Children are encouraged to find solutions to problems and improve existing designs. They will investigate, plan, make and evaluate their own HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY models, and find out how existing designs and artefacts work. They will develop and use a range We aim to develop a secure understanding and of practical skills and are taught to use awareness of chronology and the passing of time. technological tools with confidence. We want the children to understand local, national and world events from the past which have had an impact on their lives. We do this by teaching topics COMPUTING carefully chosen from the New National Curriculum. The Computing Curriculum allows all children to We want to develop the children’s geographical learn about the important area of ‘Programming’. vocabulary and their vocabulary related to the There are many games and apps that children are passing of time to ensure the appropriate use of already familiar with at home that allow them to historical terms. develop their programming skills at a very early age. We build on these skills and the children learn to create algorithms where they create a sequence MUSIC of instructions to make ‘something happen’. All children are given the opportunity to experience In Computing, pupils interact with age-appropriate a wide variety of high-quality learning activities computer software for particular purposes. In which include: performing, composing, listening Key Stage 1, they learn basic skills of creating, and appraising. organising, and storing, manipulating and retrieving This is achieved by playing and singing, performing digital content. As they progress into Key Stage 2, with others, composing and arranging, listening pupils learn to work more independently, selecting, to and appraising musical styles from a range using and combining a variety of software (including of cultures; developing a sense of pitch, timbre, internet services) on a range of digital devices.
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rhythm, tempo, and dynamics; developing ideas The lessons are not tackled from a personal belief of notation; and using music as a means of point, and do not indoctrinate in any way. self-expression and a source of pleasure. Children The children are helped to understand and respect are taken to live performances where possible, some of the practices and beliefs from the major and performers come into school. world faiths. Children are encouraged to explore questions within their own beliefs and develop a sensitivity to the beliefs and cultures of others, and acknowledge the right to not believe. Children develop a deeper appreciation of the spiritual, moral and natural world around them.
SPIRITUAL, MORAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (S.M.S.C) & BRITISH VALUES PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) British Values are promoted so that the children We believe that all pupils should be given the can be prepared for life in modern Britain. They are opportunity to take part in regular, high quality helped to accept and engage with the fundamental P.E. lessons. To ensure this, throughout the year, all values of democracy, the rule of law, individual classes receive two hours of P.E. Teachers structure liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those P.E. lessons as they would any other lesson with with different faiths and beliefs. All of these are appropriate questioning, challenges and support experienced in a variety of activities, including given to the pupils. During indoor P.E. sessions, discussions, circle times, assemblies, visitors, the focus is on movement/dance and gymnastic workshops and specific lessons. activities. During outdoor P.E. sessions, the children take part in a range of invasion games, striking and fielding games, net/wall games and outdoor Cultural development encourages the adventurous activities. children to understand and appreciate the wider range of cultures in their RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (R.E.) local community and further afield. There are two main strands to our R.E. syllabus: 1. To learn about some of the different religions in the world 2. To learn from religion; i.e. to reflect and explore questions about spirituality at the child’s own level.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 9 10 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND ACCESSIBILITY DISABILITY (SEND) The school has an accessibility plan, to ensure that we Bedford College Academy’s Trust (BCAT) and consider the needs of people with disabilities. There staff work hard to ensure that children with SEND is a lift to the first floor and disabled access toilets have access to a fully inclusive curriculum and on both floors of the school. Parents with disabilities can take part in everyday activities. The school are encouraged to let the school know if there is any operates within the guidelines contained within the way we can make communication between home and revised Code of Practice that came into effect in school easier for them. September 2014. We will always consult parents if we feel that a child PASTORAL CARE needs special support with learning and parents Effective pastoral care depends on mutual respect, are encouraged to voice any concerns they may confidence and understanding between the home have with their class teacher or the Head. Children and the school. We aim to motivate children will also be encouraged and helped to express their through praise and reward for good behaviour, but views and all staff work towards supporting these have a scale of sanctions, which we can use for children effectively and boosting their self-esteem. children who misbehave, if necessary. If your child’s All children entering school will be assessed and behaviour is causing concern at school, you will be this highlights any possible developmental areas, informed and invited to discuss the way forward which may benefit from very early identification with the class teacher or Headteacher. and intervention. The support which children with We believe that it is important to encourage Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) every child: receive may be given in class, as an individual or as a small group member out of the classroom. • To understand that the school community depends on the co-operation and goodwill of all • To understand the need for self-discipline and SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN acceptable behaviour Children with SEND will receive specific help from • To think of the needs of others their class teachers, the SEND co-ordinator and teaching assistants. Where necessary, the school • To show good manners. and parents will consult with and receive advice The School rules are intended to ensure that the from various outside agencies, such as the Learning children are safe. We have a detailed policy for Support Advisory Teacher and the Speech and Race Equality, which includes a clear procedure Language Therapist. At all times, the progress of for responding to racist incidents. Copies of the children with SEND is assessed and reviewed and Behaviour Policy and the Race Equality Policy individual or group education plans are produced are available on the school website: accordingly. www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk
We aim to motivate children through praise and reward for good behaviour.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 11 SCHOOL SERVICES REPORTING TO PARENTS ILLNESS AND ABSENCES A positive and supportive link between home and If your child is taken ill at School, we will contact school can help your child come happily to terms you. Children are not allowed to go home on their with two very important parts of their life. Your own if they are unwell. If your child is absent from child will learn more readily in the secure and happy School through illness, please contact the School environment that such a link can provide. We will Office by telephoning before 9.00am if possible keep you informed about your child’s progress and (or in writing on their return to School) stating the of any concerns we might have. Please let us know reason for absence. If your child has to attend a of any factors at home that might affect your child dental or medical appointment during the School during the day. It can be difficult to help if we are day, please give the school the information in not clear about the situation. Parents’ evenings are writing and arrange for a responsible adult to held during the autumn and spring terms and we collect the child at the arranged time or let us hold “drop in” sessions for parents to meet with know in advance that the child will arrive late on their class teachers in the summer term to view that day. Headteachers are unable to grant any their children’s work and gain feedback. During the leave of absence during term time unless there are autumn and spring terms, parents are also provided exceptional circumstances. If leave is granted the with mini reports to provide them with information Headteacher will determine the number of school regarding their child’s effort and attainment and days a child can be away from school. an annual report is sent to the parent/carer of each child in the summer term. Arrangements can be made to send copies to both parents if they live at different addresses. Please don’t feel you have to wait for parents’ evenings though! You may make an appointment at any reasonable time, to talk to your child’s class teacher.
SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE During your child’s first term at School, they will be offered a general health check, including a measurement of height and weight and a hearing test. These are carried out by the School Nurse. At some time during their first year at school, your child will have a vision test, carried out by an Orthoptist. If you have any concerns about medical matters including bedwetting, soiling and behaviour at home, you can contact the School Nurse who will be happy to discuss your concerns with you and offer help as appropriate. For contact details, please ask at the school office.
12 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 MEDICINES FOOD AND DRINK If your child has been prescribed a medicine by their The school serves a wide range of high quality doctor and a dose is required during the school day, dinners, which are planned to provide a balanced you will need to complete a medical requirement and healthy diet with a choice of food every day. form to enable school staff to administer it on All Reception and Key Stage 1 children are provided your behalf. We are normally unable to give with a cooked meal for free. If you think your child over-the-counter medicines to children during the may be entitled to free school meals, collect an school day. Parents must usually make arrangements application form from the school office. The cost of to administer these medicines to their children school meals is available from the office. Children themselves. Please talk with the Headteacher if not wanting a school dinner can bring a packed this causes insurmountable problems. If your child lunch to school. If your child has free school meals is asthmatic, diabetic, extremely allergic or has they will have a packed lunch provided for visits. epilepsy, you will be asked to complete a detailed Please note: All meals are pre-ordered via our medical form, providing all relevant information, and website - Login IDs will be provided. provide us with emergency/preventative treatment for use in school. Milk is available to all pupils via the Cool Milk Scheme. This is free for all under-fives and subsidised for pupils aged five or older. If you would SAFEGUARDING like to order milk for your child please register at We have a legal duty to ensure our children are not at www.coolmilk.com/register or pick up a registration risk from neglect or abuse. All our staff and governors form from the school office. are trained in child protection procedures, and we Snacks and sweets are not allowed in school will investigate any physical injury or disclosure. If except as part of a packed lunch. Fruit is allowed at we have concerns, we are legally obliged to report breaktime. We are a member of the School Fruit and this to Children’s Social Care. Your child’s safety and Vegetables Scheme and all students in Reception wellbeing are our first concern. and Key Stage 1 are entitled to one piece of fruit or vegetable per day. Drinks for the children should not be in glass containers or cans, for safety reasons. No carbonated drinks, please. Fresh water is always available for children.
CASHLESS We are a member of We are a cashless school. All school meals from Year 3 upwards are to be paid via ParentMail. Education visits the School Fruit and and other events are to be paid online via ParentMail. Vegetables Scheme and all students in Reception and Key Stage 1 are entitled to one piece of fruit or vegetable per day.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 13 SCHOOL UNIFORM Reception: • Pinafore dress – tartan (green/red) • Red or green gingham dress • Black trouser – black shorts for summer term • Girls/Boys cardigan – embroidered with Wixams Tree Primary logo • V-neck jumper - embroidered with Wixams Tree Primary logo • Green logo polo shirt KS1: • Pinafore dress – tartan (green/red) • Black trouser – black shorts for summer term • V-neck jumper - embroidered with Wixams Tree Primary logo • White shirt • Embroidered polo shirt • Pleated skirt – tartan (red/green) • Elastic tie red/green • Embroidered polo (summer term only) • Red or green gingham dress (summer term only) KS2: • Pleated skirt – tartan (red/green) • Black trouser – black shorts for Summer term • V-neck jumper - embroidered with Wixams Tree Primary logo • White shirt • Embroidered polo (summer term only) • Red or green gingham dress (summer term only) • Elastic tie red/green
SCHOOL VISITS We use visits to museums and other places of interest as a stimulus for work across the curriculum. You will always be fully informed about any visits planned. All visits are planned with care, taking full account of the Local Authority and Government safety recommendations.
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School uniform is available to order from Uniform Direct via www.uniform-direct.com or to purchase on the induction afternoon before your child starts school.
The wearing of jewellery is inappropriate for school. If children wear earrings, they must be plain, small studs for safety reasons. Even these will have to be removed or covered with tape for P.E. Jewellery may be worn for religious or cultural reasons, with appropriate safety precautions. ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME. Please note that children should not wear nail varnish to school. Flat, comfortable shoes (but not trainers) should be worn.
T: 01234 608960 www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk Wixams Tree Primary School | 15 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT or cycling with your child to school, if there is a safe route. Children must wear a helmet if they cycle There are many ways that you can become involved to school. Cycle racks are provided. At home-time in the life of the school, including hearing readers, you are invited to stand and wait for your child/ sharing a story, cooking, art or craftwork or joining ren inside the school grounds. Gates will open five us on a visit. We encourage parental involvement minutes before the end of the day. and value the part parents can play in enriching the life of the school. If you would like to become involved in any way, please talk to your child’s AND FINALLY... teacher. Thank you for taking the time to read our prospectus. We hope that you have found it FRIENDS OF WIXAMS TREE informative and that it has given you an insight into our wonderful school. If you would like to find out We value the friends of Wixams Tree Primary more please don’t hesitate to ring the school office School, our PTA, who raise money, organise events to make an appointment. We look forward to both and support us in many, many ways. New members welcoming and working in partnership with you. are always welcome. Children do really well academically and socially at Wixams Tree Primary School. It is a lovely place DROPPING CHILDREN OFF AT SCHOOL to be and to be part of. we’re sure the experiences you have read about in this prospectus are ones AND COLLECTING THEM that you would want for your children and we Please do not park in the school car park. There are hope you decide that your child will be part of parking bays on the road adjacent to the school. We our future success. have accessibility parking for holders of blue badges for their vehicles. You may like to consider walking
16 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 16 | Wixams Tree Primary School www.wixamstreeprimary.co.uk T: 01234 608960 Wixams Tree Primary is part of Bedford College Academies Trust (BCAT). BCAT was established to develop and provide the highest quality education to local young people. The specific aim is to deliver world-class education and skills to the communities we serve. BCAT’s key aims are: 1. To work collaboratively to deliver an outstanding education to all students, thereby driving up local standards. 2. To maximise social mobility and life chances, through expert support and the highest expectations and aspirations for all students. 3. To encourage and support a range of high performing and distinctive establishments for local communities.
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Our primary school is positioned in the heart of the growing and vibrant Wixams community. Sitting within large grounds, close to what will be the centre of the town, we offer an excellent primary education to children from Wixams and the surrounding areas.
TRANSPORT Wixams Tree Primary School is situated on the A6 with easy road access to Bedford and the surrounding areas. We encourage our students to walk or ride bicycles to the primary with wide walkways and cycle paths leading up to the school Primary School, and plenty of safe cycle storage. Green Lane, Wixams, Wixams Tree Bedfordshire MK42 6BA
A428 BEDFORD
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Kempston Shortstown
Wixams Biggleswade Wilstead
Marston A421 Moretaine Houghton A6 Conquest A1
Clophill Ampthill M1
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Barton-Le-Clay Letchworth Garden City
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Wixams Tree Primary School welcomes applications from families living in Wixams and the surrounding areas. The School’s current admission policy is operated by the Bedford Local Authority, which is the admissions authority for all community and controlled schools within Bedford. Full details of the policy, together with information about arrangements for admission are set out in the booklet: Starting School 2021 - A guide for parents/carers of children born between 01/09/2015-31/08/2016, this can be found at: http://www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/ schools_and_colleges/school_admissions/starting_ school.aspx Applications for Reception for September 2021 are directly to be made directly through www.bedford.gov.uk/onlineadmissions
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