Welcome

Welcome to Wedmore First School Academy, a kind and inclusive school where we value and promote trusting relationships. When children feel safe and secure, they are able to learn. Our caring and creative staff team promote independence and encourage children to take risks – this develops resilience and boosts self esteem. Our enquiry curriculum inspires curiosity and a love of learning, we aim to involve children in their learning as much as possible and provide rich and exciting learning opportunities. Children are taught the skills which enable them to communicate effectively and work with partners and as part of a group, our House system complements this by providing a sense of belonging and encouraging teamwork and healthy competition. Helping children to get up and running as readers as early on as possible is a top priority for us, our phonics system (Unlocking Letters and Sounds) is highly effective and underpins this. Reading for pleasure is promoted, our central library area and reading therapy dog, Bodie, are a part of this strategy. We have an active School Council who have a genuine voice in school life, shaping decisions and identifying priorities which matter. Other roles and responsibilities held by our children include Eco team and buddies. We are very proud of how our older children help and care for the younger ones, showing genuine kindness and thoughtfulness.

Set in the beautiful and historic village of Wedmore, our school is surrounded by orchards and farmland. Established an 1878, Wedmore is a thriving village with a strong community spirit which we are proud to be part of. Attending Harvest, Easter and Christmas services in St Mary’s, our local church, is a pleasure and our active PTA organise fabulous events and raise funds which further enriches the learning experience at Wedmore. Local parents and wider family members offer assistance and expertise supporting reading, running art clubs, gardening, talking to the children about their experiences and supporting parents.

I hope you find useful information about and a sense of how we can support your child to reach their full potential on our website. Families are very welcome here at Wedmore First School Academy to find out more, meet the team and sample all that we have to offer. We firmly believe that as a First School, we provide the education are the first steps of a lifelong journey of curiosity and a love of learning.

Mrs Shelley Kent – Headteacher