A NEW headteacher has shared her vision for learning at a Malvern primary school.
Jen Alford is interim head of Malvern Wells C of E Primary School, bringing with her a vision to get the best out of her pupils and nurture their potential.
She said: "We are intent on nurturing the potential for a brighter future in all we do and we are determined to draw out the light in each individual we work with.
"We don't work hard for ofsted or for data, despite knowing they are important, we work because we recognise our children deserve our very best."
The school's curriculum is underpinned by four core values and is described as "Malvern Centric, Globally Expansive" combining a deep knowledge of where the children live and how it compares to other places domestically and abroad.
Classroom topics are driven by inquisitive questions and are aimed at exemplifying the school's four key values: community, compassion, courage and commitment.
Mrs Alford added: "We believe our curriculum is bigger than the planned learning we deliver and encompasses the social learning, opportunities given and experiences provided.
"We are intent on building in opportunities to teach and practise life-skills because we recognise that often our children start school lacking independence, organisation skills and resilience.
"We prioritise extra-curricular activities because it supports children in developing these skills and we offer a plethora of activities for children to try, encouraging them to resiliently stick to something new.
"We give the children leadership roles through our community committee and reading ambassador roles which again develop life skills.
Where better to see our curriculum in action than by talking to our children who talk with passion about their learning and their experiences?
"They are ‘knowledge hungry’, independent learners with high levels of oracy.
"They show that they know more than they did previously and can remember more and build upon this whilst developing personally towards their brighter future.
"It is beyond a pleasure to be the new headteacher of Malvern Wells Primary School and I am excited for the future."
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