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Prospectus Welcome from the Ceo BOURNVILLE SCHOOL SECONDARY PHASE SCHOOL PROSPECTUS WELCOME FROM THE CEO We are delighted that Integrity - We believe in openness, honesty you are considering and have a real sense of moral purpose. sending your child Tradition - We believe in good manners, to Bournville School. kindness and respect. Bournville is one of a family of four academies Our vision is that every child within the Trust, EXCELLENCE that form the Fairfax regardless of their background, will attend Multi-Academy Trust an Academy that offers a high-quality (FMAT). education. DEDICATION Established in 2014, FMAT is an educational charity, which encourages its academies What do we mean by ‘high-quality of AMBITION to celebrate their own uniqueness, whilst education’? sharing one mission, vision and set of values. • Every child is recognised as an individual Our mission is “Enriching Lives; Transforming and has access to fi rst-class pastoral INTEGRITY Futures”. We achieve this by ensuring all care because we want your child to be of our students access a broad and wide- happy; ranging curriculum, while being supported in • Every child benefi ts from a wide range TRADITION a structured, kind and caring environment. of enriching opportunities because we place great emphasis on your child’s Our family is a values-led organisation. The personal development; following five values underpin all of the work we do: • Every child benefi ts from dedicated leaders, teachers and staff who are Excellence - We strive for the highest quality relentless in their ambition to improve to ensure excellent outcomes and personal the quality of teaching in our academies achievements. because we know excellent teaching Dedication - We believe there is dignity in is key to transforming the futures of our hard work and effort. students. Ambition - We aim to be the best that we Mr Simon Jones | CEO can be, in all that we do. WELCOME TO BOURNVILLE MISS MOIRA GREEN - HEAD OF BOURNVILLE SCHOOL Thank you for your interest in Bournville All Birmingham. As an all through school we are Through School. Bournville is a traditional uniquely placed to offer many benefi ts to school with a rich history rooted in the our students. Primary children will be able to community it serves and has an ambition to access the sort of specialist teaching rarely become one of the leading schools in the available in a traditional primary school. West Midlands, indeed the country. They will benefi t from secondary facilities such as IT, Music, Drama and Spanish. We are an inclusive school where everyone works together to be the very best they can When it comes to transition they will have be. The school is a tolerant community that an established group of friends and be well welcomes all and celebrates diversity. known to us, their needs will be met and understood enabling them to move into Our ethos is simple. We expect a lot of our the secondary phase feeling happy and students – we expect them to work very hard appropriately supported. to fulfi l their potential and reach the highest standards through high quality teaching and We look forward to welcoming you into our caring support. We aim to keep them safe family. and happy so that they discover and learn new things, and achieve whilst at school. We do all we can to prepare them for the next steps in their education and future quality employment, equipping them to be able to lead a fulfi lling and successful life. We aim to provide an outstanding platform for them to be the best they can be. Our standards are high. We expect all students to wear our full uniform, attend well, behave appropriately and support each other. We expect them to give their best effort and believe that there is dignity in hard work. Our primary opened in September 2016 creating the fi rst all through school in South HOW DO WE SUPPORT OUR STUDENTS? Bournville School offers students the opportunity to fl ourish in a creative, stimulating and aspirational learning environment. At Bournville we provide learning opportunities that challenge and motivate all our students to learn. There is frequent assessment in lessons, this may be in the form of questioning, structured talk or feedback. Assessment helps the teacher to shape the learning so to meet the needs of all students. Education is the most Students are placed in teaching groups that powerful weapon which are appropriate to their needs and abilities. you can use to change There are also formal assessments each year for all students and year groups. The the world . range of assessments help teachers to Nelson Mandela identify what students know and can do so to inform intervention and support. Learning is celebrated throughout the year through our reward system ‘Griffi ns’. Learning is also celebrated in assemblies, displays around the school and through contact with parents. In order to ensure every student is making at least age related progress we provide support and guidance to help our students achieve their challenging targets. WHAT WILL OUR STUDENTS LEARN? At Bournville we aim to develop articulate, In years 7, 8 and 9 students study a broad resilient and ambitious students, regardless and balanced curriculum but with an of background, with the knowledge, skills emphasis on English, mathematics, science, and attitudes to excel in modern Britain. Spanish, and humanities. Students are also encouraged to thrive in the performing and The purpose of the curriculum is to enable creative arts through subjects such as Art students to: and Drama. • Acquire knowledge and skills relevant In years 10 and 11 our curriculum is diverse to adult life and a world of rapid and and personalised. All students will study, continuous technological and social English literature, English Language, change mathematics and the Sciences (with the option to study Triple Science), RS, PSHE • Develop a life-long love of learning and core PE. The majority of students will • Develop personal and moral values, also study Geography and / or History, while respect for shared values and for other others will receive further tuition in English. cultures, religions and ways of life Students are then able to study three further subjects, choosing from a range suited to • Acquire sound numeracy and literacy their particular abilities and needs, including skills a number of vocational subjects. • Develop and acquire the qualities and qualifications necessary to enable them to reach their potential, progress to the next stage in their chosen learning or career pathway and compete with others nationally. HOW DO WE CARE FOR OUR STUDENTS? Beyond the curriculum, Bournville offers an events help to create a sense of community environment where respect and courtesy that makes our school a supportive and are the norm, with students and staff passing stimulating place to grow. the time of day; this allows the students to form good relationships within the school The ‘Hub’ will provide support for students community. The school is grounded in the who have greater learning needs. Special strength of relationships between staff, Educational Needs and Disabilities students and parents. Coordinator (SENDCo) manages a team of Teaching Assistants who support students in Our students tell us that they feel safe and and out of lessons in different ways to ensure well cared for. Pastoral support systems we meet the needs of every individual in the school ensure that each student is student. The same is true of our Resource known as an individual and feels part of the Base for hearing impaired children, we are school community. Each student will have proud of how our resource base enables daily contact with their form tutor. Students students to integrate into our school will also have access to support from their community. Head of Year, who will work to ensure all students are well cared for and that they We ensure that students’ mental health and achieve their best. A team of Student wellbeing are well supported including by Support Officers are also available as a employing dedicated staff for this purpose, point of contact for our students. However alongside running student peer support the form tutor is the main point of contact groups so that students can learn how to for parents, but the pastoral staff will work look after themselves as well as how they alongside families and students where can support others. further support is needed. We hold regular year group and House assemblies and we encourage thinking and reflection in these sessions. A highlight of our assembly programme is when students share their achievements and successes in year team assemblies. These celebration HOW WELL DO STUDENTS AT BOURNVILLE ACHIEVE? Bournville is a truly comprehensive school, Bournville provides many opportunities for taking students from every walk of life. students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural One of Bournville’s greatest strengths is the development (SMSC). Through our ‘Personal quality of our teachers and their passion Development Programme’ students are for their subjects. Working alongside them taught how to keep physically and mentally are many support staff, together they healthy, are given an age-appropriate provide challenge and variety, support and understanding of healthy relationships encouragement and that rarest of jewels, and are given the knowledge and skills inspiration. We create a positive atmosphere needed for economic wellbeing. In in which students and staff work effectively addition, we offer impartial careers advice together. and guidance which supports students in choosing their next steps. Aspirations are Students are expected to work to the best encouraged and skills and talents nurtured. of their ability, take pride in their work, to We are committed to developing character get involved in the life of the school and to traits that will support students in leading enjoy working with others.
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