A good voluntary aided school school in Central Bedfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Pulford CofE VA Lower School.
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"Growing God's family through faith, hope and love, dedicated to realising the full potential of each other"
Recognising its historic foundation, the school preserves and develops its religious character in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level.
An Amazing School We are a vibrant and inclusive community where everyone is welcome. We underpin all our actions with three core Christian values; faith, hope and love.
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Little Saints before and after school club runs from 7:30am to 8:50am and 3:30pm to 5:30pm. Cost is £4.75 per hour or part of an hour. Early Bird entrance 7:30-7:45am adds £1. Breakfast can be purchased as an optional extra for £1. Sessions can be booked by calling the Admin Team in the front office on 372188 or via email [email protected].
The school is ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Sound provision is made for all children with SEND according to our Learning Support Policy. There is a governor appointed for SEND who meets termly with the SENDCo. Children with Statements (Statement of Special Educational Need) or an Education, Health and Care plan (EHC) have their own additional budget, which is used for extra adult support within the school and for equipment tailored to their needs. Most needs are catered for within Quality First Teaching, with monitoring and reports, and external support agencies may be involved as appropriate.
The school has no catchment area. Admission is by application and children attend from all areas of the town and its local villages.
Wrap-around care costs £4.75 per hour or part of an hour. Early Bird (7:30–7:45am) adds £1. Breakfast can be purchased as an optional extra for £1. Pre-school funding: All 3 and 4 year olds qualify for 15 hours of free early education in the term after their third birthday; up to 30 hours may be available for eligible families. Lunch pricing: 3yr+ lunch care £2.70; under 3 years lunch care £3.50; hot meals £2.50 extra if required. Non-funded sessions: 3yrs+ £13.95; under 3 years £16.50.
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