At Dovecot Primary School the curriculum is designed to recognise children’s prior learning, provide first-hand learning experiences, allow the children to develop interpersonal skills, build resilience and become creative, critical thinkers.  

Every child is recognised as a unique individual. We celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. The ability to learn is underpinned by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values. We provide enhancement opportunities to engage learning and believe that childhood should be a happy, investigative and enquiring time where there are no limits to curiosity and there is a thirst for new experiences and knowledge.    

Children leave our school with a sense of belonging to a tightly knit community where they have the confidence and skills to make decisions, self-evaluate, make connections and become lifelong learners.  

Our core values:  

• Excellence in all areas of school life.  

• A broad and challenging curriculum.  

• Engaged and motivated children.  

• High standards of behaviour and expectations.  

• A love of lifelong learning.  

• Strong and positive relationships within the community.  

 “Education’s starting point should not be about us. It should be about them, their needs, their aspirations and goals.”  

(Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children’s Commissioner for England September 2013)