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Your Trusted Partner for Primary Education in Swanmore
Swanmore C E Aided Primary School is a welcoming village school dedicated to fostering personal achievement and lifelong learning. Our Christian values of Honesty, Charity, and Respect underpin a curriculum designed to develop caring, reflective individuals equipped with essential academic and life skills. We combine rigorous teaching of core subjects with creative, project-based learning that emphasizes experiential education, independence, and community engagement. Our 'MAGIC' framework cultivates learning habits through Motivation, Attitude, Gumption, Individuality, and Communication, while our outdoor education programme builds resilience and environmental awareness.With a strong focus on safeguarding and child welfare, we maintain robust procedures aligned with national guidelines. Our residential trips and partnerships with local and international communities broaden pupils' horizons, preparing them for modern British society. We prioritise parental engagement through regular communication, after-school care, and volunteer opportunities, creating a supportive educational ecosystem.
Services
Primary Education
After-School Clubs
Safeguarding Services
Outdoor Learning
Curriculum Development
Parental Engagement
Special Educational Needs
Residential Trips
Community Partnerships
Religious Education
Highlights and features
- We offer a values-driven curriculum integrating Christian principles with national educational standards
- Our outdoor education programme develops resilience and environmental stewardship from Reception to Year 6
- We maintain rigorous safeguarding procedures aligned with Hampshire Children's Services guidelines
- Our 'MAGIC' learning framework cultivates essential skills for lifelong success
- We provide international learning experiences through partnerships with schools in Ghana
What people say
Caring staff
Strong Christian values
Excellent outdoor learning
Supportive community
Rigorous safeguarding
Services
Primary Education
Our primary education programme delivers the National Curriculum through innovative, values-based learning. We combine core academic instruction with character development, using our 'MAGIC' framework to cultivate essential learning habits. The curriculum incorporates outdoor education, international partnerships, and community engagement to prepare children for modern British society while maintaining Christian principles of Honesty, Charity, and Respect.
Outdoor Learning
Our outdoor education programme uses woodland environments and residential trips to develop resilience and environmental awareness. From Reception to Year 6, children participate in Welly Walks, den-building, and camping experiences. Regular woodland visits and a Hampshire Mountain Centre trip in Year 6 build teamwork and independence while promoting healthy lifestyle choices and appreciation for natural spaces.
Safeguarding Services
We maintain comprehensive safeguarding procedures aligned with Hampshire Children's Services guidelines. Our designated team uses CPOMS software for secure monitoring, with clear reporting pathways for staff, parents, and external agencies. The school follows statutory requirements for child protection, including mandatory reporting for FGM and immediate police notification in cases of imminent danger, ensuring children's safety remains paramount.
After-School Clubs
Active Me 360 provides breakfast club (07:30-08:45) and after-school clubs (15:30-16:30) with sports and creative activities. Extended care until 18:00 is available, including early pick-up at 17:15. These clubs complement academic learning with social development opportunities while supporting working families' scheduling needs through flexible booking options.
Community Partnerships
We foster strong community connections through local church collaborations, village projects, and international partnerships. Our 'Global Neighbours' programme with a Ghanaian school promotes cultural understanding, while local woodland visits and church activities embed learning in the immediate environment. These partnerships enrich the curriculum and develop pupils' awareness of their roles as global citizens.
People
John Paterson
Headteacher
Mr Paterson leads with a vision for 'Learning for Life', combining educational excellence with Christian values. He oversees curriculum development and safeguarding, ensuring high standards across all school operations.
Rachel Lamport
Deputy Headteacher
Mrs Lamport serves as Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing child protection procedures and staff training. She supports curriculum implementation while maintaining the school's safeguarding excellence.
Katherine Burdett
SENDCo & Inclusion Lead
Mrs Burdett coordinates special educational needs provision and inclusion initiatives. As Deputy DSL, she ensures all children receive appropriate support while maintaining safeguarding compliance.
Questions
What makes Swanmore CE Primary School unique?
Our Christian values-based education combines with innovative outdoor learning and international partnerships to create a distinctive educational experience focused on 'Learning for Life'.
How does the school support child safety?
We maintain rigorous safeguarding procedures aligned with Hampshire Children's Services, using CPOMS software for secure monitoring and immediate reporting pathways for urgent concerns.
What after-school provision is available?
Active Me 360 provides breakfast club (07:30-08:45), after-school clubs (15:30-16:30) with extended care until 18:00, including early pick-up at 17:15.
How does the school involve parents?
We offer regular communication through newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and volunteer opportunities, with dedicated FOSPS support for school events and fundraising.
What outdoor learning opportunities exist?
Our woodland visits, residential trips, and 'Welly Walks' programme develop resilience and environmental awareness from Reception through Year 6.
How does the school prepare children for secondary education?
We focus on developing independent learning skills, core academic proficiency, and character traits through our 'MAGIC' framework and comprehensive curriculum.
