E-ACT Badock's Wood Academy Prospectus

WELCOME

At E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy we are a family. Our staff understand our community and build very effective relationships with all children and stakeholders as we offer support and security, coupled with unconditional love.

We strongly believe that a varied curriculum is the best way to engage and motivate all of our pupils. We do this by making links across the curriculum, creating ‘wow’ opportunities and using expertise from the local community. We want all of our pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning. We believe this is created through experiences, challenge, a desire to always get better and a journey to independence. We believe that the success of all our pupils comes from a shared vision from all members of the academy and the wider community and we aim to make links whenever we can to create a culture for learning and opportunities to thrive and grow. Children here love learning and leave us more than ready for the next part of their academic journey.

We want our children to know that the smallest voice can make the biggest change. We want our children to become accustomed to asking questions as change and evolution does not happen by doing what has always been done. We want our children to not be lead by national, or media induced stereotypes and to form their own perspective of the knowledge we give. The purpose of this is to inspire our children to make positive contributions to their community through carefully planned career centred activities. We know our families well and offer a supportive approach to the needs of each; regularly holding workshops and events to enable us to share successes and also provide information on how parents can support their children beyond the classroom.

At Badock’s Wood, we have high expectations for ourselves as teachers and for your child. We strive to give every child a broad, balanced and enjoyable curriculum for them to achieve their potential and experience learning, both inside and outside the classroom. We provide pupils with a global themed curriculum which enables pupils to think critically about world issues as it complements the national curriculum expectations.

Mr Jonathan Arthur Headteacher

From pupil’s existing range of experiences and skills we will, in partnership with you, build upon and develop these further, to ensure their success and progress throughout their educational journey and beyond.

We have a culture of pride, where we believe high expectations and core values, such as respect and kindness, are the foundations that shape us. Ensuring that pupils have a clear understanding of the difference between right and wrong, have a tolerance of others and the confidence to embrace life’s challenges is at the heart of all we do. These foundations build an academy that is calm and purposeful, with staff that believes every pupil can aspire for academic excellence.

BE KIND

We expect all of our pupils to be kind and supportive to each other. Opportunities are given to reflect on the impact that kindness can have on your own well-being and the well-being of others. According to experts in mental health, research shows that kindness helps improve your mood and enhances your capacity for facing daily challenges.

BE SAFE

We encourage our pupils to keep safe at all times throughout the day. Keeping safe allows children to look forward to being in an encouraging environment that promotes social and creative learning.

OUR E-ACT FAMILY

As E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy is part of the E-ACT multi-academy trust, we benefit from having five other E-ACT academies close by to us. This means we can work collaboratively with other staff and share resources to make each one of our primaries even stronger.

TRY YOUR HARDEST

We always support and encourage our pupils to try their hardest and do their best in everything they do. We ensure that our pupils understand that, ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try, try and try again’. We aim to develop an understanding that we improve from our mistakes and this is a very important part of the process of learning.

OUR NURSERY

AT E-ACT BADOCK’S WOOD ACADEMY

Starting nursery gives your child the very best possible start to their education. We have a loving, friendly nursery team that nurtures each one of our children.

OUR DAY!

We have a soft start to our nursery day, followed by a carpet session where we focus on Literacy or Mathematics. We also have daily Phonics and interventions which focus on developing the children’s communication and language knowledge and skills.

BIG BENEFITS!

We provide challenging, playful opportunities across the prime and specific areas of learning. This allows us to foster the characteristics of effective early learning, which are:

Supporting transition to primary school Developing communication skills, independence and confidence

Preparing children to become life-long learners

OUR SETTING

Our environment is set up to enable the children to access all aspects of the Early Years curriculum through adult directed and supported learning activities during free-flow time.

Our lovely Nursery has fantastic outdoor facilities so your child can run around and explore our grounds, as well as having our homely classrooms to get creative and have fun!

FREE FUNDING - All three to four year olds in England can get free childcare. Depending on eligibility you can get 15 hours or 30 hours childcare.

MEALS

All our nursery children are offered milk and fresh fruit every day for free.

KEEPING YOU UPDATED!

We know what a big step it is for your child to start at nursery, but also for you! You will be allocated a key worker from our nursery team who will keep you personally updated on your child’s day. We also share photos and progress on Tapestry, so you get to see what your child is up to and to keep the photos for your memories!

SPECIAL NEEDS

Any children in our Nursery with special needs will be included, valued and supported. They will have access alongside their peers, to the facilities and activities in order to promote their welfare and development.

WHEN CAN MY CHILD START?

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LEARN WITH US

–YOUR CHILD’S FIRST STEPS

We fully appreciate the different emotions that you will be feeling about your child’s first steps into their educational journey. That’s why at E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy we have a well-planned and sequenced curriculum that builds on learning from the early years onward.

At E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy, we believe in creating strong foundations of knowledge and skills for all of our pupils, allowing them to build on their learning. Using an engaging and exciting curriculum, we are able to support each child to discover and develop their interests and talents.

SUPPORTING SENDPUPILS

We are here to help parents understand how they can support their child.

We have a full-time SENDCO and Medical Officer who will identify and support those children with special educational and medical needs within our academy.

We are firm believers that learning happens in an engaging environment through the medium of play. Leaders have created a calm and purposeful school environment where pupils play harmoniously together.

Phonics

This underpins the application and early development of sound reading skills. You will be amazed with your child’s development and you will soon be reading together!

MATHS

A highly connected subject; each piece of learning influences the next. We incorporate maths into everyday activities to master the skills.

SUBJECTS

Throughout the year, your child will learn different subjects such as science, music, art and history. All will be taught in an engaging, interactive way to deepen understanding of their world.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

We truly believe the key to your child’s success is working closely with you. You will have regular updates through Tapestry to see what your child has been focussing on.

One of the most important elements parents/carers can help with is reading at home. We encourage parents and children to read at least three times a week, but we recommend five times a week to help with progression in other subjects.

EXPLORE WITH US

–DISCOVERING NEW IDEAS

Our pupils get to enjoy a range of exciting extra-curricular activities, including subsidised after school clubs run by Legacy Sport.

OUR ENVIRONMENT

We are firm believers that learning happens in an engaging environment through the medium of play. We have undercover outside areas that are used all year-round that encourages critical thinking, problem solving and nurtures your child’s imagination.

FOOTBALL

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

At E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy we value the importance of learning beyond the classroom.

We provide a range of opportunities for visitors to visit the academy or for pupils to go on educational visits. These are linked to the learning which takes place in each year group.

These include: links to the Greenway centre, weekly visits to the ranch, links with Bristol Bears rugby team and Bristol Rovers football team, weekly author visits, PCSO visits and so much more.

SCHOOL AMBASSADORS

Our school ambassadors support us with a more representational curriculum, careers and secondary school links. We also make links with local businesses.

CARTOON

MUSIC

SEWING CLUB

BADMINTON

READING CLUB

GROW WITH US

– HAPPY, KIND AND CONTENT

At E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy, we nurture happy, healthy young people who have the knowledge, academic achievement and strength of character to lead safe and successful lives in modern Britain.

We have staff and school leaders who delivers key areas of the personal development curriculum.

Our pupils learn about their emotional health and British values through our teaching and assemblies.

SUPPORTING OUR FAMILIES

Our Relationships and Recovery staff work alongside class teachers to support pupils and families with everyday issues as well as giving parenting guidance. On top of this, around a third of our staff are mental health first aiders.

SENSORY GARDEN

Our academy gives pupils opportunities to explore while learning.

We have a sensory garden for our nurture groups and a garden for all pupils to contribute to the life cycle of plants and growing what they eat.

OUR INCLUSION STAFF

Lunchtime and afternoon nurture groups with our experienced Inclusion Support staff help to build emotional resilience for those children who need help and guidance.

FIRSTSTEPS

– ACADEMY LIFE

It’s hard to imagine your child being at their first ‘big school’. That’s why we wanted to give you an idea of what to expect in the first few months of your child joining us.

AT THE BEGINNING

Over the summer term preceding your child’s official start, we complete home visits and hold stay and play sessions for both you and your child to become familiar with the setting. Children attend from 8:40am – 3:20pm full time from the start of term.

PARENTAL COMMUNICATION

All of our staff are passionate about engaging with our parents and carers. The EYFS team are always on the playground at the start and end of each day allowing you to talk to them as necessary. We welcome the use of email to arrange appointments or communicate specific needs or concerns. We also send out a weekly newsletter that provides essential information for you to keep up to date with academy matters.

OUR UNIFORM

We have a distinctive uniform which all children are required to wear every day. Please get in touch with us if you would like to know how we can support families to purchase uniforms that are eligible.

Sweatshirts, cardigans and book bags are all very reasonably priced and must be purchased from Harris Sports. Other items of uniform can be purchased in high street stores. Please visit out website for more information.

ACADEMY OPENING

HOURS:

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BREAKFAST CLUB

We currently offer a Breakfast Club from 7.30am each morning – places need to be confirmed in advance through parent pay.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS

We offer a variety of after school clubs, but there is not an after school club every night.

SCHOOL MEALS

Every child between Reception and Year 2 get FREE school meals. All of our meals are freshly prepared onsite by Aspens. We ensure all of our meals are nutritional and tasty for our children to enjoy. School meals are easy to book through ParentPay and special dietary requirements can be catered for.

Starting primary school is all about introducing new routines and ways of learning for our pupils. Our Reception pupils’ day is specifically designed to support their learning and to nurture their development.

MORNING

PHONICS – your child will be gradually introduced to all the sounds used for word building, reading and writing.

ENGLISH LEARNING AND FREE FLOW – based on a story children will learn about language and patterns in books and as well as explore indoor and outdoor spaces in their own way.

BREAKTIME – your child will have a choice of fruit and a carton of milk (milk is free up to the age of five)

MATHS ACTIVITIES AND FREE FLOW – we explore the wonders of maths in many creative ways.

RECEPTION TOPICS

The Reception class is such a fun time for children to really enjoy the start of their education. Our curriculum includes topics such as:

- TOP TIPS FOR PARENTS/CARERS

Please go to our website for more information on what you need to prepare for your child starting primary school. Label all items brought to school with their name and class Bring a labelled water bottle for classroom use

Buy an E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy book bag Check in with the friendly office staff to learn how to book lunches Let us know if there is anything important going on at home – we might be able to help or your child might need support

VISIT

The best way to see what our academy is like is to experience it for yourself. We always welcome new families to visit our academy. This opportunity will allow you to see our wonderful school building and meet our fantastic team and children. Please phone or email our office and we will happily arrange your own personal tour.

If you would like to apply for a place at E-ACT Badock’s Wood Academy, you can do this via the Councils’ website or by post. Further information is on our website: badockswoodacademy.e-act.org.uk

If you have any questions about your child starting primary or applying for a place, please call us for advice.

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Badock’s is a special place to work. It’s more than a school, it is the heart of the community and everyone involved with the school shares the common values of being safe, being kind and trying our hardest to be the best possible people we can be and make a positive contribution to our amazing community

At Badock’s Wood, we are lucky to get to visit lots of places and have lots of visitors come and see us to enhance our learning. I really love coming to school each day because it is a kind, safe place where I can be myself

Gemma, studenT

What makes our school so special is how inclusive it is and how we celebrate diversity. Another thing that makes our school special is our caring teachers. They always check in with us and do everything they can to make sure we are happy and enjoy school.

Savannah, student

Sam Kelly, Deputy Headteacher

Badock’s Wood is so special because of the nurturing and varied education that we provide for our pupils, enriching their experiences and supporting their wellbeing.

Anna Keith, Reception Class TeacheR

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