Broadhempston is a small, traditional village school which was built in 1870. We are located six miles east of Totnes in the heart of an attractive rural village and are well known for our links with our community and the outdoor learning experiences we offer.
We are a happy, friendly and welcoming family community – Broadhempston really is a special place to learn and work. We take pleasure in our successes both in achievement and personal gains – if they are important to the children, they are important to us.
The staff at our school are caring, experienced and committed to meeting the individual needs of every child to create a happy, secure environment. We really get to know our children and the families in our care and pride ourselves on knowing what motivates and inspires them and the best way to support them when they need it.
The development of the ‘whole child’ is what drives the staff at Broadhempston. The key aim of the school is to produce confident children who are literate and numerate, enjoy a breadth of opportunities to develop a sense of creativity and community and who have the skills necessary to support their future learning and make a difference on their doorstep and beyond.
There is an outdoor area to the rear of the school which has been re-covered with a special soft safety surface and is used as a play area and outdoor classroom for reception and KS1. There is also a large playground and village hall opposite the school which is used by the children at playtime and lunchtime, for PE lessons and special school and community events.
We provide Forest School sessions every half term for all classes. The children visit our outdoor site at The Beacon to explore and learn about their environment and gain self-awareness, confidence, self-esteem and social skills. They are given the freedom to explore and make choices about their learning.
We are supported by our PTFA group who work hard to raise additional funds for the school to provide extra opportunities for the children. This is done in a variety of fun ways including discos, Bags2School collections, summer fetes and Christmas fairs and a village garage safari to name just a few.
With links to our partner schools within the Trust, the church and the local community, our children are given varied learning experiences. As they move through the school the children have opportunities to develop their talents in a range of different ways that will underpin their confidence and enable them to achieve their goals. During their time with us, children learn how important it is to support everyone else and work in harmony to make our little school a very special place to be.
We are all very proud of our small school which has a big heart and we offer you a warm welcome.
Karen Barlow
Academy Head