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New Bradon head gets ready to take over Big Tots Play Place

Bradon Forest School is looking forward to the arrival of new headteacher for young children
Dr Andrew Morrison in September. and their carers
Currently deputy head at King sual stimulus. He said: “Past teaching Opening 26th June
Alfred’s Academy in Wantage where methods revolved around chalk and All Saints Church Hall
he is responsible for curriculum and talk; now teaching requires a high Ferndale, Swindon
staffing, Dr Morrison, below, is part level of student engagement where Only £3.50 which includes a
of a team that took the school to they take control of their own learn- small snack, fresh fruit,
outstanding status in 2011. ing. The teacher’s role is to ensure stu- tea, coffee and squash
His said his first impression of dents are restless and inquisitive, and Quality indoor and garden
Bradon Forest convinced him that can use a wide variety of methods to play with toys, books, Classes held at:
Esprit Centre,
becoming headteacher would be the gain knowledge and understanding. arts & crafts, sand and water, Headlands Grove, Swindon
right move. “It was evident that there “This is in keeping with Ofsted’s jigsaw puzzles Contact us now: 07980 918192
is an excellent relationship between objective that young people should Find us on Facebook: [email protected]
staff and students. There is an absolute become strong independent learners. ‘Big Tots Swindon’ www.tkfda.co.uk
commitment to creating rounded Bradon Forest has a good track record *Subject to terms and conditions available on request
individuals. of achieving this, one we can build on
from the day students ar-
rive from primary school.
“Bradon has always
had a strong foundation
based on the core subjects English, Mathematics and Science
of English, maths and Fully qualified teachers
science as well as modern Accelerated GCSE programme
“Students interviewed candidates foreign languages, so it is already well 11+ training and preparation
and it was clear that they’re excited prepared for the recently announced
about learning and wanted to ensure major changes in curriculum leading Free assessment and first lesson
their headteacher would deliver.” to more rigorous GCSEs. Boost your child’s confidence
Dr Morrison started out as an art “At the same time our strong sports
teacher after studying for a masters teams, the thriving theatre, relation- NEW
in the History of Art and went on to ships with primary schools and links vouchers
gain a PhD in eduction, researching to schools in other countries, give accepted
Childcare
the way young people learn using vi- Bradon a broad appeal.”

“Lovely atmosphere and great place to learn,
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pupils flourish and grow
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