Greatstone Primary School

Welcome to Greatstone and Repton Primary Federation, a place where we nurture, inspire, and challenge our children to achieve their full potential. We are a federation of two schools, Greatstone Primary School and Repton Manor Primary School, located in the beautiful countryside of Kent. Our schools share a common vision and values, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that fosters a love of learning and a sense of belonging. We believe that every child has the right to an excellent education, and we strive to provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences that meet the individual needs of our children. Our values of respect, kindness, responsibility, and resilience underpin all our efforts to create a positive and supportive community.

Staff

Our dedicated and experienced staff are committed to providing the best possible education for our children. We have a team of highly qualified teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff who work closely together to ensure that all our children receive the support and challenge they need to succeed. We value ongoing professional development and invest in our staff to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.

The Governing Board

Our governing board plays a vital role in the leadership and management of our schools. They provide strategic direction, ensure accountability, and monitor and evaluate the school's performance. Our governors are drawn from the local community, including parents, staff, and local authority representatives. They bring a range of skills, knowledge, and experience to the role and are committed to ensuring that our schools deliver the best possible education for our children.

Curriculum

At Greatstone and Repton Primary Federation, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum that is designed to engage and inspire our children. We follow the National Curriculum and supplement it with a range of enrichment activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Our curriculum is designed to be challenging, relevant, and engaging, and we strive to provide learning experiences that are enjoyable, memorable, and meaningful.

We offer a range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, computing, design and technology, history, geography, art, music, physical education, and modern foreign languages. We also offer a range of extra-curricular activities, including sports clubs, music tuition, choir, drama, gardening, and cooking.

In addition to our academic curriculum, we place great emphasis on the personal and social development of our children. We believe that children need to develop a strong sense of self, a set of positive values, and the skills to form positive relationships with others. We promote emotional intelligence, mental health and wellbeing, and provide a range of support services for children and families.

Our Forest School curriculum is a particular strength of our schools. We believe that children learn best when they are actively engaged in their learning, and our Forest School provides a unique and stimulating learning environment that promotes creativity, independence, and confidence. Our children learn to respect and care for the natural world, and develop a range of practical skills that are transferable to other areas of the curriculum.

Policies and Procedures

We have a range of policies and procedures in place that ensure the smooth running of our schools and the safety and wellbeing of our children. These include our behaviour policy, safeguarding policy, equality policy, and health and safety policy. We also have procedures in place for managing attendance, dealing with bullying, and supporting children with special educational needs.

Partnership with Parents

We believe that strong partnerships with parents are essential for the success of our children. We work closely with parents to ensure that they are involved in their child's learning and development, and we provide regular opportunities for parents to engage with the school. We have an open-door policy and welcome feedback and suggestions from parents.

In conclusion, Greatstone and Repton Primary Federation is a place where children can flourish and achieve their full potential. We are committed to providing high-quality education, pastoral care, and extra-curricular opportunities that meet the individual needs of our children. We are proud of our schools and our community, and we welcome visitors to come and see us in action.