Bearbrook Combined School is proud to be part of the Great Learners Trust. The Great Learners Trust (GLT) was established in 2014 in Buckinghamshire with the aim of promoting exceptional learning. We are now a dynamic group of 11 primary schools, working generously in collaboration to provide the best possible education for our children. Trust schools are diverse and unique; this individuality is underpinned by common principles, a shared ambition and a commitment to working closely together. Belonging to the Trust enables schools to focus on the essential work of delivering excellent teaching and learning. The Trust provides high quality school improvement expertise and frameworks for school leaders and governors, including strategic planning, financial and estates management, operations, recruitment and policy development. 

What makes our School special:

 As a school, we are constantly striving to improve and at the heart of everything we do is the belief that we want every child and member of staff to be empowered to achieve and flourish on their journey to outstanding.

 We work hard to ensure that Bearbrook Combined School and Pre-school is a vibrant, exciting learning community, where children enjoy their education and make accelerated progress in a stimulating environment. We are committed to developing the whole child through their creativity and diversity. Our aim is for children to grow into confident, happy, independent, lifelong learners who can function as successful members of the community. In order to achieve this, we have high expectations with regard to attitudes to learning and behaviour, so that the children are ready for learning, are respectful and as a result are able to keep themselves and others safe.

 One of the essential ingredients is a very close partnership between home and school. With your help and co-operation, we can create opportunities for your child to make the best possible progress, thus ensuring that your child’s years at Bearbrook are happy and rewarding.

 A member of staff who joined us recently said “Bearbrook is one of the friendliest schools I have ever worked in. Both the staff and the children made me feel so welcome. From the day I started I was made to feel part of a team”.

 Vision:

 ‘At Bearbrook we welcome you with open arms where an exciting adventure awaits. We are part of your journey and will help to open your mind to endless opportunities. As we take our next steps together, we stand beside you and offer a guiding hand. Sometimes you hold on tight, sometimes you will let go but our hand is always there’.

 All members of our school community are expected to promote and uphold the values. They are integral to creating a culture that support all on their journey to outstanding.

•         Empowerment 
•         Integrity
•         Trust
•         Nurture
•         Respect
  

         Behaviour Values

At Bearbrook we strive to meet the needs of all pupils by:

·       Creating a vibrant, exciting school and Pre-school where children enjoy their education and make good progress in a stimulating environment.

·       Developing the whole child through their creativity and diversity.

·       Supporting children to grow into confident, happy, independent life-long learners who can function as successful members of the community.

·       Having high expectations of behaviour and attitudes to learning so that they are ready to learn, respectful at all times and as a result feel safe.