Moorland Federation Somerset
The Moorland Federation is a vibrant community of first, primary, and nursery schools dedicated to providing an inclusive, sustainable, and mentally healthy learning environment that prioritises student well-being.
Preschool & nursery options across Minehead, Somerset
Mrs Naomi Philp
Main Points of Contact:
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Naomi Philp
Business and Finance Leads: Mrs Lizi Pravato & Mrs Helen Hickman
Executive Head PA | Central Federation Admin Lead: Mrs Rosy Arch
Chair of Governors: Mrs Frances Nicholson
Main contacts for parents and enquiries: Please contact your child's school directly or use the central contact details below.
General Enquiries:
Email: contact@moorlandfed.co.uk
Tel: 07947 994052
All can be contacted via the details below, at the bottom of the page.
The Moorland Federation is a vibrant community of first, primary, and nursery schools dedicated to providing an inclusive, sustainable, and mentally healthy learning environment that prioritises student well-being. We aim to offer a private school education experience within a public school setting, fostering academic excellence and personal growth in every student.
Our schools, some of which are Church of England and SIAMS inspected, uphold strong leadership and governance, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive educational journey for all.
At the heart of the Moorland Federation are our core values, which guide our approach to education and shape the culture within our schools:
- Respect: We encourage an environment where every individual is valued and respected, promoting open communication and understanding among students, staff, and families.
- Kindness: Our schools are rooted in compassion, emphasizing the importance of empathy, support, and helping others.
- Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning community, ensuring that every student feels welcomed and valued.
- Teamwork: Collaboration is essential to our success, and we promote a culture of cooperation and shared responsibility among students, teachers, and staff.
- Innovation: We embrace forward-thinking and creative approaches to education, constantly seeking new ways to engage our students and enhance their learning experiences.
- Professionalism: Our experienced team of educators and support staff are dedicated to maintaining high standards of professionalism and continually striving for improvement.
- Experience: With a wealth of knowledge and expertise, our educators are passionate about sharing their experiences and inspiring students to achieve their full potential.
Moorland Federation is a network of schools committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that prioritizes the well-being of our students. Our core values of respect, kindness, inclusion, teamwork, innovation, professionalism, and experience are the foundation upon which we build our community, ensuring that every child receives a high-quality education and thrives within our schools. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain steadfast in our dedication to promoting our federation and attracting the best educators and support staff to join our mission of empowering the next generation of learners.
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Moorland Federation Schools, complete an accessibility self-audit. Efforts are made to make each school as accessible as possible within the constraints in existing buildings.
Our teachers adopt differentiated teaching and learning styles to cater to individual student needs. We believe in creating an environment that enables each child to work at their own pace and level.
Every school has a SEND register, which is a list of children at the school who have a Special Educational Need or Disability and need something additional to or different from their classmates above and beyond the scaffolds and adaptations made during everyday class teaching.
Our teachers adopt differentiated teaching and learning styles to cater to individual student needs. We believe in creating an environment that enables each child to work at their own pace and level.
We think of it as identifying children that have barriers to their learning and we do what we can to remove those barriers.
Our vision is implemented by creating learning environments that fosters self-confidence, positive growth mindset, independence, and motivation. We create an atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, happy, inspired and valued.
We encourage children to showcase their talents, to be proud of their achievements, and share their unique qualities with others. We also encourage supporting each other and model positive behaviours, ensure we can all live up to the "Growing together, learning for life" ethos.
We encourage children to be aware of their actions and take responsibility for them. We provide opportunities for them to make choices and decisions, fostering a sense of independence.
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