Our Vision

Buckminster Primary school provides a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious education where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. Rooted in our rural community, we aim to give pupils a strong sense of belonging, curiosity about the wider world, and the confidence to succeed academically, socially and emotionally.

We believe that small schools offer big opportunities. Through high expectations, meaningful relationships and a rich curriculum, we enable all pupils to develop resilience, independence and a lifelong love of learning, preparing them well for the next stage of their education and for life beyond our village.

We achieve by being respectful, reflective, resourceful, responsible and resilient.

Our Values

We achieve by being respectful, reflective,            resourceful, responsible and resilient

We are respectful:

Towards others no matter who they are

We are reflective:                                    

We reflect on our abilities and achievements and become critical thinkers

We are resourceful:                                   

We develop the ability to find quick and effective ways to overcome difficulties

We are responsible:                                        

We take responsibility for our actions and our learning characteristics

We are resilient:

We strive to be able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions and situations.

Our vision at Buckminster Primary School is based upon the following:

Learning Together

In a community-based learning environment, involving pupils, parents, family and the local community where the values of care, equity and achievement for all are paramount.

Learning about the World

To ensure our children have an understanding of the wider world including the life experiences of others outside their own community in order to support their tolerance, respect and understanding of the world and its people.

To be a sustainable school where we consider the environmental impact of the processes which we use to be develop an understanding in our children of ways to support the care of the environment.

Learning for the Future

We accept that many of the jobs which our pupils will undertake are unlikely to exist yet. As such, we will equip our pupils with fundamental learning skills enabling them to:

• Have a secure knowledge of their own learning styles and needs.
• Have an ability to take ownership of their learning, and to identify ways of reaching their own targets, goals and aspirations.
• Have a strong understanding of how to ensure their own physical and emotional health, and to support others around them in doing the same.
• Have an understanding of how being a member of a successful, collaborative community can enhance chances of success.
• Utilise technologies to support the learning and teaching processes, striving to be innovative in their use.