Our Mission Statement:
We have children at the heart of everything we do. At Charter School, everyone values working together to become imaginative and creative learners through inclusion, respect and kindness. We are curious in our discovery of the world and challenge each other to succeed.
Charter Expectations:
- We keep ourselves and others safe
- We are ready to engage in all aspects of school life
- We are empathetic and kind
The school was opened in 1994 and is a modern, light and spacious building with fantastic outdoor space including a large field and an all-weather pitch. A purpose built, specialist resource base for children with social communication difficulties, is integral to the school. An independent pre-school operates on the school premises.
We are an active outdoor learning school and previously achieved a Challenge Partners ‘Area of Excellence’ for our Learning in the Natural Environment (LiNE) and we have a qualified Forest School Teacher. We implemented the Outdoor Play and Learning programme (OPAL) in January 2022 and we have an established nurture room which, while based on nurture room principles, is unique to Charter.
The school has an active and very supportive parent association (CSFA) who contribute socially and financially to whole school activities and developments.
Quotes from our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024).
“Charter Primary is an inclusive school where all pupils are accepted and valued.”
“The school has created an
ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum for pupils.”
“Children in the early years are
excited to learn. They enjoy the range of learning activities available both
indoors and outdoors.”
Resource Base
This was opened in September 2001 and now has eighteen
permanent places, but it is currently supporting additional children. There are
3 teachers, 7 teaching assistants and 2 Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants
linked to the resource base. There is a positive exchange of expertise between
the teaching staff of the resource base and our mainstream teachers and
teaching assistants.
Children who attend the Centre follow an adapted National Curriculum, which takes into account their particular needs, as does their inclusion within mainstream activities. Whilst the Centre provides the basis of the children’s schooling, the children are also active members of the whole school community. They take part in many mainstream activities and inclusion is a personalised programme for each individual, which is under constant monitoring and review. Children from mainstream also participate in reverse integration programmes and help the centre children to develop social and play skills during break-times.
We welcome visits to our lovely school and invite you to come
to see the school in action. Please telephone us on 01249 447223 or email sbm@charter.wilts.sch.uk to make an appointment.
