bushey meads school prospectus

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Welcometo Bushey Meads School, a Specialist Technology CollegeBushey Meads deservedly enjoys an excellent reputation in thecommunity. Every year the school is highly oversubscribed for the170 Year 7 places that we offer. It is known to be a vibrant learningcommunity where students are cared for, receive a high-qualityeducation and are given every opportunity to succeed.

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We want our students …

We want every student to exceed their potentialand so have very high expectations of all. As aresult the school has a proven success record,which has been recognised by the governmentand by other educational bodies. Studentsprogress from Bushey Meads into some of thebest universities in the country. This is achieved

by working in close partnership with the widerschool community. Our achievements are evidentin more than examination results; studentsparticipate in many extra-curricular activities –sport, drama, the arts and the specialisttechnology areas. Many have been winners innational competitions.

…to be successful

“This is a successful school that achieves results above thoseexpected for its pupils. Teaching and learning are good,with some very good and excellent teaching.’

‘The school monitors and supports learning well.”OFSTED

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At Bushey Meads we place an emphasis onstudents being happy and feeling safe – both inthe classroom and around the school site. Wefirmly believe they will do their best in anenjoyable, high-quality environment; of whichthey are proud. Visitors to the school commenton the calm, caring and warm atmosphere and

the positive learning environment, characterisedby good relationships. We achieve this byknowing our students individually, byencouraging them, by providing excellentguidance and support, by working closely withparents/carers and by expecting the best from allmembers of the community.

“A real strength of the school is its happy, caring ethoswhere everyone is welcome and relationships at all levelsare very positive.”OFSTED

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…to be happy and safe

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“Students enjoy school, arehappy and feel secure.”

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“Students report that they feel wellprepared for the next stage of education,

training or employment.”OFSTED

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The pace of change in the world means studentsneed to be better equipped than ever in the coreand transferable skills. Our curriculum thereforeemphasises the need for excellence in English,mathematics and science. As a SpecialistTechnology College we also ensure that allstudents follow Design Technology andInformation Technology so students develophigh-level skills in the ‘new technologies’appropriate to the fast-changing world that istheir future. We promote personal learning andthinking skills and the social and emotionalaspects of learning.

“Specialist status as atechnology college hasstrengthened the links withfeeder primary schools. The school has clearlydemonstrated its strongcapacity to improve.”OFSTED

…to be prepared for the future

Our curriculum includes innovative approaches toteaching and learning, while maintainingexcellent standards. Respecting traditional values,we foster enquiring minds, willing to adopt arange of approaches and techniques in pursuit of

personal success. Our IT and design technologyfacilities are state-of-the-art and we aim at alltimes to provide the very best resources to enablethe most effective learning.

…to be innovative

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Bushey Meads encourages all students toparticipate in community projects. We workclosely with those around us, we share ourresources and encourage them to becomeinvolved with us in a variety of ways. As well asour regular consultation evenings, we inviteparents/carers in for specialist evenings wheretogether we consider how they can best support

their children’s education. We give them openand direct access to the Headteacher through ourParents’ Focus Group. We want our students togrow up as good citizens, with a commitment tothe wider community as well as to their ownfamilies and their school.

…to be an asset tothe community

“Personal guidance isoutstanding.”OFSTED

7“They are aware of what makes forhealthy living and take advantage ofthe various sporting activities.” OFSTED

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To do well in life, our students need to beconfident and resilient. Our curriculum thereforeencourages students to present willingly andeffectively in their classes and to larger groups.We achieve this level of confidence through thepositive, respectful and calm ethos which

characterises the school and enables students tofeel they can express their views without fear.Students play a vital part in contributing to ourself-evaluation and to decisions on projects we undertake.

…to be confident

“Students report any bullying is dealt with quicklyand effectively. They are convinced, correctly, theycan contribute to the school’s drive for excellence.”OFSTED

Bushey Meads is an inclusive comprehensiveschool where all young people in the localcommunity can succeed. We have a specialistunit designated for students with physical andneurological impairments, which has beenrecognised locally and nationally as a centre of

excellence. These students are at the heart theschool. All are fully integrated into the curriculumand their inclusion fosters a caring and empatheticethos throughout the school community.

…to belong

“The provision for students with physicalimpairment is outstanding.”OFSTED

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We encourage students to look beyond theirdaily curriculum and actively encourage them toparticipate in our extensive range of extra-curricular activities, whether this be through

additional clubs and competitions, going onschool visits at home and abroad, global links, orfund-raising for charities of their choice.

…to be involved

“Many make a difference to others through service within theschool and through fundraising for a range of charities.”OFSTED

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“The curriculum is enriched througha wide range of activities.”OFSTED

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Bushey Meads is proud to be a school which isstudent-centred. Our purpose is for boys andgirls to grow and develop into happy, confidentand successful young men and women. When

they leave Bushey Meads we want them to lookback on enjoyable school days, equipped with examsuccesses, healthy lifestyles and the wider skills tomake them successful and responsible adults.

…to be themselves

“Students are proud of their school.’’OFSTED

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The best way to find out if we are achieving ouraims is to visit the school during a normal day.Please make an appointment to visit us. Aftertouring the school, We are confident that youwill have seen and felt the excellentopportunities that Bushey Meads School canoffer you and your family.

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Bushey Meads SchoolColdharbour Lane, Bushey, Herts WD23 4PA

Tel: 020 8950 3000 Fax: 020 8950 6208 Email: reception@busheymeads.herts.sch.ukwww.busheymeads.herts.sch.uk

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