Welcome to Bovington First School “This is an outstanding school ..The excellent level of care, guidance and support for pupils provides the basis for their outstanding development and well-being”. (Ofsted June 2009)

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Holt Road

Bovington

Wareham

BH20 6LE

Email: office@bovingtonfirst.dorset.sch.uk

Bovington First School is a school that caters for children from Reception up to Year 4.
School begins at 9:00am and finishes at 3:15, although many clubs and activities do continue after these times.

We are lucky to have The Three Bears which offers pre-school education and JAKS afterschool care adjoining our school grounds and we also have very strong links with our local Bovington Nursery in order to provide for the needs of both children and parents.

In an ever changing world our vision is for:
our school to provide a warm and welcoming environment for children, staff, parents and the community, in which all are valued and are inspired to learn. We aim to be a school that has high expectations of its pupils and the adults who work here. Where there is high quality teaching and learning that is enjoyable, exciting and progressive, meeting the demands of the curriculum and challenging the individual child.

We strive hard to be a school that equips children with the skills for their futures.

Aims:

- To tailor the curriculum to individual needs and abilities
- To offer a wide range of learning experiences
- To inspire life long learning
- To develop a happy, caring and safe environment
- To encourage good behaviour
- To celebrate and encourage everyone's talents
- To foster independence, confidence and responsibility
- To value and respect everyone as individuals
- To work in partnership with parents and the community

Please follow the link at the bottom of this page to our newly published Ofsted Report (2009).

Over the last few years Bovington First School has worked hard to improve the educational experiences offered to its children. These include providing a better environment to work in with a new kitchen area, library and a 20PC computer suite as well as networked computers and an interactive whiteboard in every classroom.  The school has a designated music room with excellent resources and there are opportunities to learn an instrument through provision offered by Dorset Music Service.

Our warm and friendly school ensures that all children are valued as individuals, and encouraged to develop their full potential through a range of good quality educational experiences.

To support teaching and learning in all subjects, high quality resources have been purchased and continual training and development is provided for all Teaching and Support Staff.

Through the School Council and PHSE / SEAL sessions our children are given a clear voice. Their views and ideas are respected and encouraged to make our school a place of safety, learning and fun.

Our School Council has been fully involved in fund raising for our security fencing and gates, the adventure playground, new picnic benches, a wider range of playground toys. Their list is long but their enthusiasm and ideas for events to raise money is greatly appreciated.

Bovington First School belongs to The Bindon Abbey Cluster. We work closely with Bere Regis, Winfrith and Lulworth, and both schools in Wool to combine our resources to support the educational and social development of our children.

Last year the focus was on developing  cultural awareness and the Rights Respecting Schools programme.  In 2010/11, we will focus on developing thinking and questioning skills, safeguarding children and enhancing the curriculum through a more creative, themed approach.

We have also been involved in many inter-school sports competition including Football, netball, tag-rugby and Kwik cricket.  

All parents are automatically members of the Friends of Bovington First School (FOBS).  FOBS works hard to raise funds for school improvements and provide social events for the children, including disco and visitors. Last year the whole school was taken on a 'free' trip to Moors Valley park and everyone had a wonderful time!  We welcome any additonal support and expertise that parents or friends can offer!

We raise money for many charities and involve children fully in the activities that take place.  The children understand the importnace of helping people who are less fortunate and this helps to develop empathy and personal, social and emotional skills.

A copy of our school prospectus can be forwarded to you on request.