Oaks Nursery Porlock

Oaks Nursery Porlock is situated in Exmoor, a magnificent place in which to grow up, and we aim to deliver an education to match.

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Head Of School
Oaks Nursery Porlock

Mrs Jo Smith

Main contacts for parents and enquiries:

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Naomi Philp

Head Of School: Mrs Jo Smith

SENCO: Mrs Allison Blackmore

Co-Chair of Governors: Mrs Helen Jenkinson and Mrs Frances Nicholson

General Enquiries: School Office [ Mrs Olwen McLaren]

Special Educational Needs: Mrs Allison Blackmore

Paper copies of information on the website or Governor Minutes: School Office [ Mrs Olwen McLaren]

All can be contacted via the details below, at the bottom of the page.

Exmoor is a magnificent place in which to grow up, and we aim to deliver an education to match.

St Dubricius School currently has 75 pupils in year R to 4 spread across 3 classes. Our on-site, teacher-led Local Authority Nursery accommodates up to 16 FTE (3 and 4 year old) Nursery pupils.

We pride ourselves in creating a safe and happy environment for learning in which teachers, parents, governors, volunteers and other friends of the school all work together to achieve and maintain the highest possible standards. We enjoy a close association with the neighbouring Church of St Dubricius which has a Parish Office within the school site; and whose Rector is a regular visitor.

High academic standards are a priority here, but we also place great importance on developing other qualities in our children. Here you will find: pride, courage, teamwork, compassion and ambition; not just in the classroom, but in the many and varied activities which take place outside of it.

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Oaks Nursery Porlock

Contact us

Address

St Dubricius Church of England First School

Parsons Street,

Porlock,

Minehead,

Somerset

TA24 8QJ

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FAQs

See our frequently asked questions across a range of subjects from everyday school attendance to special trips, extra curricular activities and admissions.

Can my child wear jewellery in school?

We ask that pupils do not wear jewellery in school.

Uniform
Do you involve parents/carers in planning activities outside the classroom and school trips?

Advice from parents or carers is welcomed and essential on these occasions.

Accessibility & SEND
How accessible is the school and its facilities and how will my child be included in activities outside the classroom, including school trips?

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.

Accessibility & SEND
How do Moorland Federation schools promote caring attitudes?

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.

Wellbeing
How do school keep track of children’s additional needs?

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.

Accessibility & SEND
How do you cater to the individual needs of each student?

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.

Curriculum
How do you identify children with SEND?

We think of it as identifying children that have barriers to their learning and we do what we can to remove those barriers.

Accessibility & SEND
How do you implement your vision in the schools?

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.

Christian Distinctiveness
How do you incorporate the ethos of "Growing together, learning for life"?

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.

How do you instil a sense of responsibility and independence in students?

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.

Behaviour & Bullying

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