Shortstown Achieves the Inclusive School Award Again

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Shortstown Primary School in Bedford achieves the Inclusive School Award for the third time. Background Shortstown Primary School was opened in 2013 as a newly built, two-form entry Primary School. Previously, Bedfordshire had operated a three-tiered education system with the original local school being a Lower School for pupils up to the age of 8 […]

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Putnoe Primary Achieves Centre of Excellence Status

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Putnoe Primary School in Bedford has achieved IQM Centre of Excellence status. Creativity, Equality and Inclusion The distinctive nature of Putnoe Primary School encompasses its unrelenting commitment to creativity, equality and inclusion. Every conversation during the assessment demonstrated the importance of respect for the individual child and their needs. Adults display high standards of behaviour […]

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Kempston Achieves the Inclusive School Award

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Kempston Challenger Academy in Bedford has achieved the Inclusive School Award. Background Kempston Challenger Academy (KCA) was formed in 2016 when a former middle and upper school merged and the current Headteacher was appointed. The academy operates within the Challenger Multi Academy Trust (CMAT). KCA is a smaller than average secondary school, with 649 Year […]

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Lincroft Achieves the Inclusive School Award

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Lincroft Academy in Oakley, Bedford has achieved the national award for Inclusion. Highly Successful Lincroft Academy is a highly successful school which is very inclusive. The school is transitioning from a middle school to a secondary school and currently has 690 students from Year 6 to Year 9. The school has an excellent reputation in […]

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St John Rigby Achieves the Inclusive School Award

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St John Rigby Catholic Primary School in Bedford has achieved the award again. An Inclusive, Multifaceted School St John Rigby is an exceptionally inclusive, multifaceted school. Its distinctive nature is based primarily on its status as a Catholic primary school but within this context it has different identities. Situated within Bedford Borough it has changed […]

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Shortstown Achieves the Inclusive School Award

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Shortstown Primary School in Bedford has been assessed recently and achieved the national award again. An Inclusive, Calm Environment Shortstown Primary School is a great example of an inclusive, calm environment. The Head and the SLT lead their staff by example. The staff all understand the importance of inclusion. This is also reflected in their […]

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Bedford Academy Becomes a Centre of Excellence

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Bedford Academy has been assessed and has achieved Centre of Excellence status. Background to the School Bedford Academy opened in September 2010 and is part of the HEART Academies Trust. The Academy moved to an impressive new building in November 2013. In September 2014, the Academy extended its year intake from Years 9-13 to Years […]

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Daubeney Becomes a Centre of Excellence

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Daubeney Academy, Bedford has been assessed for the fourth time. Evidence Supplied Thank you so much for allowing me to visit your school on 27th and 28th June and to carry out your IQM assessment. Thank you also to Mrs Tessa Cliff-Reid who prepared all the documentation and arrangements for my visit. I know how […]

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Scott Lower Reawarded Inclusive School Award

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Scott Lower School, Bedford has been reassessed for the second time. A Good Example of Inclusive Practice Scott Lower School is a very good example of inclusive practice. This is evident in all areas of the school’s work. The SLT and the Governing Body work very hard to ensure everyone has high expectations to achieve […]

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Great Denham Receives Inclusive School Award

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Great Denham Primary, Bedford has achieved the Inclusive School Award. Exceptionally Inclusive Educational Setting Great Denham Primary School is a unique and exceptionally inclusive educational setting where the Headteacher and her team of senior leaders have a profound understanding of the joys of childhood. They have used this awareness to develop a curriculum and learning […]

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The only national award for inclusion in the UK, IQM has been committed to recognising exemplary inclusive schools for over 20 years and in over 20 countries around the world. The three awards allow schools and organisations to dcelebrate their inclusive practice against nationally recognised framework.

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