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Our Learning Wheel

Knowledge versus skills? The debate goes on and on – but we believe that it isn't a choice between one or the other.  

Our Learning Wheel places the pupil at its core, is holistic and integrates the key areas of knowledge and understanding with thinking skills and learning characteristics.

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    Outer circle

    We prepare young people to blaze a trail in whatever field they choose. They leave us equipped with a breadth of skills, ready to become responsible global citizens.

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    Learning Segment

    We group our subjects together into six curriculum areas. We teach subjects in an integrated way, because the future belongs to those who can think way beyond narrow subject boundaries.

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    Learning to think

    Education is not just about imparting knowledge. It’s about teaching young people how to think for themselves: critically, creatively and collaboratively.

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    Developing Character

    Fostering a secure bedrock of self-esteem and a sure moral compass is essential preparation for a future in a complex world.

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    Our Learners

    Our schools are small enough to ensure that each learner is known. By placing our learners at the centre of our approach, we create an education that allows individuality to flourish.

Our approach 

We work closely with parents, sharing each child’s experiences to build a complete picture of his or her skills and to see how, together, we can help them progress.

  • Thematic learning

    We break down rigid boundaries between subjects, because learning isn’t all about set lessons.

  • Thinking skills

    Here, it's all about learning to learn, as we lay the foundations for a life-long love of learning.

  • Learning through play

    In the Early Years, play opens up endless learning opportunities.

  • Digital learning

    We embrace new technology, focusing on how it can convey concepts and enhance learning.

@DameBradburys

  • Great creativity and lots of fun was had at the Year 3 collaboration day this week! @SPFSchools https://t.co/IvPPs8DdBy
  • Year 3 pupils from across the foundation enjoyed a fantastic collaboration day at Dame B's this week. They worked together to create carriages to transport our mammoths using a sphero to pull them. It was lovely to see friendships blossoming! @SPFSchools @SpheroEdu https://t.co/hBq437vcO2
  • 'Biscuit Stone Henge' coming to life in 3B! We have a processional way, an outer henge or inner henge in some cases and we found out that the use of 'biscuit cement' (the inside of a custard cream) really helped secure our designs! @SPFSchools https://t.co/bQjSaEgn74
  • 3B had a fun afternoon building Stone Henge using biscuits on Friday. Great creativity, collaboration & knowledge was shown by all. @SPFSchools https://t.co/rvrHGS3elM
  • Lots of creativity in different ways in Year 4 this week! @SPFSchools @SPFJuniorSchool #buildingbridges #natureart https://t.co/9PLKP4qtKJ
  • Congratulations and well done to the U13 girls football team who are the ISFA 7-a-side South Central Champions, they now go on to the National finals at St George's Park! @isfafootball @SPFSport #GirlsFootball #SPFOpenDays @DameBradburys @SPFJuniorSchool https://t.co/5DZIgPLcF8

"Pupils achieve at a high level and make excellent progress ... They develop an enjoyment for learning ... pupils feel motivated and enthusiastic."

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