From the Headteacher

On behalf of everyone at Combe Down CEVC Primary School I would like to welcome a to our online Parent Handbook! This section of the site is designed to give you a quick reference to School information which I hope you will find useful.

We aim to recognise and value the uniqueness of every child, helping all to achieve their best within a happy, secure and creative environment. We want to enable children to learn skills, knowledge and develop concepts that will help them grow into positive, responsible people who can work and co-operate with others and, hopefully, be better equipped for life in today's ever-changing society.

This is a happy, family school in which we encourage pupils and adults to have a caring and considerate attitude towards one another; there is a strong community spirit fostered by all involved in the school. We believe in self-discipline, responsibility, good manners, common courtesy and mutual respect. We also expect your child to always do their best in all that they do. The school enjoys a good reputation for providing a broad, balanced, challenging and creative environment, made possible by our highly committed and hard working team of teachers, support staff and Governors.

We believe in partnership with parents/carers and the school actively encourages the help and involvement of parents/carers, operating an 'open door' policy; we look forward to developing that partnership. If there is ever any aspect of your child's education that you wish to discuss during your child's time here please come and talk to us - we will always make time to see you.

I hope that your child will thrive in the Combe Down environment and that their time here will be happy and rewarding. When it is time for them to leave, I hope that they will take away many happy memories.

Yours sincerely

Richard Bullard
Headteacher