We are a large primary school (870 on roll) representing our local community.  We are very proud of our rich and diverse ethnic mix and the way in which we include all of our pupils, in all areas of school life.  We have high academic standards and ensure that our overall provision is broad and vibrant.  Children participate  in a wide range of learning opportunities which foster creativity and as they mature,  greater depth and understanding.

Vision and Aims of Fernwood Primary & Nursery School

‘Excellence for All’

We aspire to deliver an outstanding education for all our pupils. We provide a safe, positive, inclusive environment where pupils are happy, flourish and thrive. We value our staff and provide an enabling workplace, recognising the knowledge, skills and qualities that they bring to their roles. We are proud of our richly diverse community and celebrate our differences. We wish to positively impact on our local and wider community.

Aims

We aim for our children:-

• to attend school everyday to be safe and secure at school
• to read, write and communicate effectively to use and apply their mathematical knowledge accurately
• to try their very best;
• to achieve their very best
• to respond respectfully to one another and to adults within the school community
• to be resilient and have a ‘can do’ attitude to enjoy school life!

We aim for our staff:-

• to be committed to the needs of all the children and show they care
• to be vigilant in ‘safeguarding’ the children
• to provide teaching and learning of the highest quality
• to act as positive role models in all they say and do to champion the children’s rights and opportunities to communicate effectively with one another, parents and children
• to provide a creatively enriched curriculum which is stimulating and fun