About Our School

Welcome to Bredon Hancock's Church of England First School!

DREAM, BELIEVE, LOVE, WORK, ACHIEVE

Do Everything in Love

A place where everyone is known, valued and loved

Welcome to Bredon Hancock’s C of E First School – a happy, caring and ambitious village school at the heart of our community.

We are incredibly proud of our school and of the warm, family atmosphere that makes Bredon Hancock’s such a special place to learn and grow. Our children, staff, families, governors, church and wider community work together to create a school where everyone is valued, supported and encouraged to flourish.

As a Church of England school, our Christian vision is at the heart of everything we do:

“Do Everything in Love.”

1 Corinthians 16:14

This simple but powerful message guides the way we learn, live and work together. It reminds us to love ourselves, each other, our learning and our world.

We believe that every child is unique and precious. Our role is to help each child discover their strengths, develop confidence and character, and fulfil their God-given potential. We want our children to leave us not only with secure knowledge and skills, but also with a strong sense of who they are, how they can contribute to the world and how they can make a positive difference to the lives of others.

Dream, Believe, Love, Work, Achieve

Our school is a place of high expectations and high aspirations.

Our motto – Dream, Believe, Love, Work, Achieve – captures what we want for every member of our school community. We encourage our children to dream ambitiously, believe in themselves, love learning and one another, work hard and celebrate all that they can achieve.

We want our children to develop the confidence and determination to face challenges positively. Through our Bredon Super Powers – respect, resourcefulness, resilience, reflection, reasoning and reciprocity – we help children become thoughtful, independent and successful learners who are ready to take their next steps with confidence.

Learning for today, preparing for tomorrow

Our curriculum is broad, ambitious and continually evolving.

We carefully review and develop what we teach to ensure that our curriculum reflects the needs of our children, our community and the changing world around them. Children build knowledge and skills progressively throughout their time with us, developing a secure understanding of the subjects they study while making meaningful connections across their learning.

We have high aspirations for every child and are committed to ensuring that all pupils, whatever their starting point, are supported and challenged to achieve their very best.

Learning at Bredon Hancock’s is brought to life through memorable experiences, educational visits, visitors, practical activities, drama, outdoor learning and opportunities to explore both our local community and the wider world.

We want our children to be curious, creative and knowledgeable – but also compassionate, courageous and ready to play their part in society.

A school where everyone can flourish

At Bredon Hancock’s, inclusion and belonging are fundamental to who we are.

We recognise that every child learns differently and brings their own unique strengths, experiences and needs. We work hard to create an environment where children feel safe, understood and supported, enabling them to develop confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Our commitment to high standards goes hand-in-hand with our commitment to wellbeing. We want children to enjoy coming to school, to feel that they belong and to know that there are adults around them who care.

We believe that children learn best when they are happy, secure and inspired.

Loving our world

We are passionate about helping our children understand their responsibility towards the world around them.

Our children are encouraged to care for their environment and take an active role in creating a more sustainable future. Through opportunities such as outdoor learning, Forest School and pupil leadership, children develop a love and appreciation of the natural world and an understanding that even small actions can make a difference.

We want our children to leave us as responsible citizens who understand their place within their local, national and global communities.

Rooted in our community

Bredon Hancock’s is proud to be a village school with strong relationships at its heart.

Our close-knit community enables children to be known as individuals and allows us to build strong partnerships with families. We value the contribution that parents and carers make to school life and believe that children achieve most when home and school work together.

Our Christian foundation also connects us closely with our church and community. We encourage our children to understand the importance of service, generosity and courageous advocacy, recognising that they can use their voices and actions to help others.

Our Christian distinctiveness

Our Christian vision is not simply something displayed on a wall – it is lived out in the daily life of our school.

The values of generosity, compassion, courage, forgiveness, justice, thankfulness and service help guide the way we treat one another and the choices we make. Above all of these is the value of love.

Our rainbow, seen throughout our school, is a joyful reminder of God's love and of our commitment to being a welcoming community where everyone belongs.

We celebrate diversity and encourage our children to develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures, faiths and beliefs. We want them to grow into respectful and thoughtful citizens who are ready to engage positively with the diverse world around them.

A busy school with big opportunities

There is always plenty happening at Bredon Hancock’s!

We believe that education should be exciting, enriching and memorable. Alongside our academic curriculum, children have opportunities to take part in a wide range of activities that develop their talents, confidence and interests.

Our pupils take on important leadership roles within the school, including opportunities to serve as Eco Warriors, Worship Ambassadors, Reading Champions, Play Leaders and members of the School Council.

From music and performance to sport, residential experiences, outdoor learning and community events, we want every child to have opportunities to discover something they love and something at which they can excel.

Come and see us for yourself

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make.

This website will give you a flavour of life at Bredon Hancock’s, but the best way to understand what makes our school special is to come and experience it for yourself.

We warmly welcome prospective parents and families to visit us, meet our staff and children, and see our school in action. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We look forward to welcoming you to our wonderful school.

Miss Newton-Smith
Headteacher