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Bright future for Bridlewood The Kirsty Farrow

Following their visit to the school in March, Ofsted inspectors have given Bridlewood Primary School in Dance Academy
North Swindon a grading of good.
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Headteacher Jo Garton said: “The of a good standard, with nearly all standard of teaching could be out-
visit came when 40 per cent of the pupils confident readers by the age standing through better planning CHILDREN AND ADULTS
children were out on school trips, of six, and with above average at- for more able pupils and giving BALLET – MODERN – TAP
so it was a bit of a disappointment tainment for the end of Key Stage 2. children more responsibility for STREET JAZZ
that they were unable to see the full The dynamic leadership of the their own learning. MUSICAL THEATRE
range of teachers and meet all our headteacher was recognised, in Chair of governors Jayne Keen
fabulous pupils. particular the sharing of a clear said: “We are pleased but not sur- CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE
“However the report makes clear vision for the school, as well as prised. The whole school commu- FOR MONTHLY OFFERS
that Bridlewood has improved sig- rigorous and constructive perfor- nity has worked hard to improve; ESPRIT CENTRE,
nificantly since its last inspection in mance management for staff which we’re proud to have succeeded” HEADLANDS GROVE, SN2 7HS
2009, and is on a journey towards is helping to constantly improve Jo added: “Our next step is to
excellence.” teaching quality. move towards outstanding and we 07817 476241 or 07980 918192
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Despite all the changes that have taken place over the past 12 months at
St Francis Voluntary Aided School in Taw Hill, the staff and pupils are Missed out on
to be congratulated on their outstanding OFSTED report in March, as Higher Education? Swindon
well as an outstanding judgement from the Anglican education board. College
Head teacher Joy Farrell assumed pupils’ individual needs very well Then join an Best in the west
her position at the school in January, and, within a strong Christian ethos, of england*
taking the reins from deputy heads promote exceptionally good oppor- ACCESS COURSE... **
Hestor Millsop and Georgina Hay- tunities for their spiritual, moral,
ward, who led the school for a term social and cultural development.’
after Clive Westall, the school’s first Commenting on the OFSTED and
headteacher since 2004, departed to Church School ratings, Mrs Farrell
set up a school in Dubai. said: “Getting a grade of outstand-
The inspectors write: ‘Pupils ing doesn’t just happen in a week.
achieve so well because teaching is It’s the result of lots of hard work
of an exceptionally high standard over a sustained period of time. It’s
and is supported by a rich and very pleasing that the report ac-
varied curriculum. Lessons are knowledged the exceptional work
imaginatively planned and excep- that the deputies and the senior
tionally well taught. They meet team did before I joined.” The Access to Higher Education course is for adults
over the age of 19 years who would like to progress
Joy Farrell, back left, with Hester Millsop and Taw Hill pupils. Inset, Clive Westall
on to degree level courses but do not have the
academic qualifications required.
There are several pathways students may choose:
• Art & Design
• Health Care Professions
(leading to Higher Education courses in Midwifery, Nursing,
Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy)
• Combined Studies (leading to Higher Education courses in
Social Work and general degrees such as Law, English
and Primary Teacher).
*Overall Success Rates -
To find out more please call (01793) 491591 as published by the Skills
Funding Agency December
or visit www.swindon-college.ac.uk 2011. Results show latest data
available for 09/10
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