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St Bernadette's Vacancies Vacancies St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL, TEL: 0121 783 7232 Email: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk Headteacher: Miss Finnegan Mainstream School – Specialist SEND Teacher Start Date: Negotiable MPR/UPS (A TLR may be available for the right candidate, depending on experience and responsibilities) 0.6 FTE, 0.8 FTE or full time The Governors of St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a specialist SEND teacher, to join our well-established SEND resource provision within our mainstream school. We are seeking a passionate and skilled SEND Specialist Teacher. This position is offered at 0.6 to full time, with flexibility to suit the right candidate. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, wellresourced environment with small class sizes and a high ratio of adults to pupils, enabling truly individualised teaching and learning. About the Role You will lead teaching and learning within our SEND resource provision, supporting pupils with a diverse range of needs. Working alongside a highly experienced team of support staff, therapists, and wider school colleagues, you’ll deliver tailored learning experiences that enable every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will also be supported by a dedicated, knowledgeable and committed SEND team of teachers and leaders who will work collaboratively with you to ensure the best provision for pupils. SEND Teacher What We Offer A well-established SEND resource provision embedded within a mainstream setting Low pupil numbers to ensure high-quality, personalised teaching Exceptionally high staff-to-pupil ratio supporting inclusive practice Extensive resources and specialist equipment to enhance learning Outstanding CPD and training opportunities , including SEND qualifications, therapeutic approaches, and leadership development Flexible working options (0.6–full time) A supportive, collaborative team committed to inclusive education About You We are looking for someone who: Is a qualified teacher (QTS essential) Has proven experience working with children with SEND Understands a range of needs such as ASD, communication difficulties, sensory needs, and SEMH Is creative, flexible, and child-centred in their approach Values teamwork, reflection, and professional growth Why Join Us? Our SEND resource provision plays a key role in our inclusive ethos. You’ll join a committed and dedicated staff team with a shared ambition to secure the best outcomes for every pupil. You will be supported by a highly skilled SEND team of teachers and leaders , who work collaboratively, share expertise, and champion inclusive practice across the school. Our school culture is built on consistently high expectations, leading to outstanding behaviour and a calm, purposeful learning environment. We believe every child can achieve, and we are relentless in our commitment to ensuring children with SEND thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will have the autonomy to shape classroom practice, backed by strong leadership and a community that values inclusive education. How to Apply We warmly welcome visits to the school. These can be arranged by contacting sendco@stberns.bham.sch.uk or calling the school office. Applications must be submitted using the CES application form . To learn more about our happy school and its ethos, please visit our school website: stberns.co.uk Applications to be forwarded to applications@stberns.bham.sch.uk Key Dates Closing date: 12pm on Wednesday 4th February 2026 We reserve the right to close the application process early should we receive sufficient suitable applications. Shortlisting and interview dates will be communicated following applications. St Bernadette’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhance DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their identity and Right to Work in the UK. SENCO - Model Recruitment Monitoring Information Form SEND Teacher - Job Description SEND Teacher - Person Specification SENCO - Disclosure Form SENCO - Application Form St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Hob Moor Road, Yardley, Birmingham B25 8QL, TEL: 0121 783 7232 Email: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk Head Teacher: Miss Emma Finnegan Level 3 Teaching Assistant EYFS Specialist Teaching Assistant Full Time - TTO Email Address: m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk Telephone Number: 0121 783 7232 Job Start Date: As soon as possible, due to an increase in pupil numbers Salary range: £28,598 to £34,434 - Grade B Closing Date: 14 February 2026 This vacancy may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of applications received. Teaching Assistant – EYFS Specialist St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint an exceptional EYFS Teaching Assistant who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to giving every child the very best start to their learning journey. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to support learning through play, deliver targeted interventions, observe and assess children’s progress, and contribute to a nurturing, language-rich learning environment in line with the EYFS framework. This role will be focused within our Nursery class, so experience and expertise in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential. We are looking for someone who: · Has proven experience supporting children in school or an EYFS setting. · Demonstrates a secure understanding of the EYFS framework · Can support learning through play, exploration and structured activities · Has experience working as part of a school team You will also: · Be warm, patient and nurturing · Have excellent communication skills · Be proactive, adaptable and reflective in your practice · Be committed to inclusion and meeting the needs of all learners The successful candidate will join a school that: · Has a warm, inclusive and nurturing ethos where every child is known and valued · Benefits from a supportive, experienced and welcoming staff team who work collaboratively · Places high importance on early language, communication and personal development · Provides a well-resourced EYFS environment that supports learning through play and exploration · Values the role of Teaching Assistants as key contributors to children’s progress and wellbeing · Is committed to high-quality teaching, learning and continuous improvement · Actively supports professional development and the sharing of good practice · Maintains a strong commitment to safeguarding, pupil welfare and positive relationships If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the early stages of a child’s learning journey, we would love to hear from you. For further details and an application form please visit www.stberns.co.uk in the vacancy section. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting our office staff on 0121 783 7232 or emailing m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An online search will be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: Enhanced DBS Childcare Disqualification (where applicable) Qualifications (where applicable) Medical fitness Identity and right to work. EYFS TA r - Job Description Application Form - Support Staff Disclosure Form EYFS TA- Person Specification Recruitment Monitoring Form

Parents Inofrmation - Diary dates, Term Dates, Uniform Guide, Bedtime Stories Newsletters School Attendance - A Very Important Message for all Parents & Carers Bedtime Stories Diary Dates CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR September 2024 -July 2025 Autumn Term 2024 Monday 2nd September 2024 To Friday 25th October 2024 Half Term Monday 4th November 2024 To Friday 20th December 2024 Spring Term 2025 Monday 6th January 2025 To Friday 14th February 2025 Half Term Tuesday 25th February 2025 To Friday 11th April 2025 Summer Term 20 25 Tuesday 29th April 2025 To Friday 23rd May 2025 Half Term Monday 2nd June 2025 To Friday 18th July 2025 INSET DAYS Monday 23rd September 2024 Friday 25th October 2024 Monday 24th February 2025 Tuesday 6th May 2025 Monday 21st July 2025 Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 Please note that these dates may be subject to change CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR September 2025 -July 2026 Autumn Term 2025 Monday 1st September 2025 To Friday 24th October 2025 Half Term Monday 3rd November 2025 To Friday 19th December 2025 Spring Term 2026 Monday 5th January 2026 To Friday 13th February 2026 Half Term Monday 23rd February 2026 To Friday 27h March 2026 Summer Term 20 26 Monday 13th April 2026 To Friday 22nd May 2026 Half Term Monday 1st June 2026 To Friday 17th July 2026 INSET DAYS Monday 1st September 2025 Wednesday 3rd December 2025 Monday 5th January 2026 Friday 22nd May 2026 Monday 20th July 2026 Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2025 Please note that these dates may be subject to change Parent Meetings Nursery Nursery Welcome Meeting 2024 Reception Reception Welcome Meeting 2023 Reception RWI Meeting 2022 Year 1 Year 1 Welcome Meeting 2023 Year 2 Year 2 Welcome Meeting 2023 SATs Meeting 2025 Year 3 Year 3 Welcome Meeting 2024 Year 4 Year 4 Welcome Meeting 2024 Year 4 Maths Week Resources Year 5 Year 5 Welcome Meeting 2024 Year 6 year 6 FGM / CSE Meeting Year 6 Welcome Meeting 2025 Year 6 Confirmation Meeting 2024 Year 6 SATs Meeting 2025g Podcasts Wishlist If you would like to donate a book to our school, the links below contain items from our Top 20 lists and Book of the Month recommendations. Each book will be stamped with the name of the person who has donated it and will be placed on our class bookshelves. Nursery Year 3 Reception Year 4 Year 1 Year 5 Year 2 Year 6 Wishlist

St Bernadette's Results & Data Results & Data Results & Data: Welcome Statutory Test Results Academic Year 2024 – 2025 National figures in Blue EYFS Phonics Screening Checks Multiplication Check (End of Year 4 ) Key Stage 2 (End of Year 6) *Note: The figure for ‘Reaching Expected Standard’ includes those working ‘At’ and ‘Above’ Expected Standard (ie. at Greater Depth). Progress Note: This cohort did not take their KS1 SATs in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, so progress figures cannot be calculated this year. School Performance Tables For further information on our school results see our page on the Government’s School and College Performance comparison website: School Data In accordance with government directives St. Bernadette’s will on an annual basis provide a public report about its priorities and provide data on progress and performance. Click the link below to go to the Gov.UK Schools Comparison site to view annual data for St. Bernadette's Find out more Results & Data: What's Happening

St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Yardley, Birmingham St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1/10 Parent Pay Newsletter School opening hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am -3.15 pm Friday 8.30am- 2.00pm Total time 32.5 hours Pupil Absence Staff Email

St Bernadette's Governors Information School Governors Governor Portal Governors: About Us St Bernadette's Governing Body Our Governors are an amazing group of volunteers who serve the parish of Holy Family in Small Heath. They support our school in educating children in a happy, calm and safe environment where they feel surrounded by God’s love. Governors play an important role in the leadership and management of the school. They are involved in the recruitment of staff, formulating the school budget and ensuring the curriculum we offer to the children in school is engaging, challenging and appropriate. The Governors are regular visitors in school, offering support and challenge in equal measures and holding the Head and senior leadership team to account. The Governing Body's aim is to work closely with the Headteacher, the leadership team and the staff, in order to help the children at the school achieve their full potential. They meet as a Full Governing Body four times a year and in addition to this, will meet in smaller sub- committees to focus on finance, staffing, admissions or curriculum. Our Governing Body is made up of 7 Foundation Governors who are appointed by the diocese, two parent governors, appointed by the parents, a Staff Governor and a Local Authority Governor. All serve for a term of four years. If you would like to contact the Governing Body, please forward hard copies of mail to Mr John Lenihan c/o St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Hob Moor Road, Yardley Birmingham, B258QL. Emails to be sent to m.smallwood@stberns.bham.sch.uk and given the title 'For the attention of Mr John Lenihan'. The School Governors Mr John Lenihan Chair of Governors (FG) Curriculum Governor / Finance Governor / Mathematics Governor Mrs Quinlan Vice-Chair Parent Governor / Foundation Governor Mrs Gemma Wrench Chair of Finance / Curriculum Governor Mrs Maria Winters Foundation Governor / RE Governor / Chair of curriculum Fr Fretch Ballesteros Foundation Governor / R.E Governor Mrs Vas Panayiotou Parent Governor / Safeguarding Governor Mrs P Moran Foundation Governor Mr Carlos De la Cruz Foundation Governor / Finance Governor Mr Iqbal Local Authority Governor Mr Carroll Staff Governor / SEN Governor / Finance Governor Services 4 Schools Clerk to Governors Admissions Committee Pupil Discipline Committee School Hearings Committee Curriculum & Standards Committee Terms of Reference Resources Committee Governor Information Terms Of Reference Dismissal Appeal Terms of Reference Curriculum & Standards Terms of Reference School Hearings Terms of Reference Admissions Terms of Reference Pupil Discipline Presentations to Governors RE KS2 English.pdf KS1 English.pdf PE.pdf Maths.pdf School Financial Benchmarking Governors: List Any correspondence to the Governors should be addressed c/o St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School. Miss A Cowings Head Teacher I joined St Bernadette’s School in 2002 as Deputy Head and was appointed as Head Teacher in 2006. Since my appointment I have always been a member of the Governing Body and work closely with the dedicated team of volunteers to develop provision within school. As Head teacher it is my duty to deal with the day to day management of the school. As a member of the Governing Body we provide the strategic management. We set the general direction of the school and consider ways that it can best be developed. As a team, we monitor the school’s progress and set annual targets for the school’s performance. The team of governors act as a critical friend to the Head, whilst providing me with the necessary support required to lead the school. John Lenihan Chair of Governors I was appointed as a Governor in March 2019. I am currently a member of the Resources Committee. I previously served as a Governor at Corpus Christi School in Stechford. After spending 50 years in the Printing Industry and having grandchildren in the school I am now looking forward to supporting St. Bernadettes pupils and staff in the challenging world of education. Mr C. Dela Cruz Foundation Governor I have been a school governor for a number of years and have seen a lot of changes throughout the years. I have really enjoyed being on the school governing board, and doing my best to contribute in ensuring the school provides the very best facilities, support for the teaching & non-teachingstaff, and to ensure all pupils to have opportunity and encouragement toreach their full potentials. Kristin Quinlan Foundation Governor I've been a Foundation Governor at St Bernadette's since 2016. My day job is working as Head of Legal and Company Secretary at a water company, so I have experience of working in corporate governance and I hope that I bring some of my skills and experience from that role to my role on the Governing Body. For me, the role of the Governing Body is to support and provide healthy challenge to the leadership team at St Bernadette's for the benefit of the pupils, and I really enjoy playing my part in that. G Wrench Parent Governor I have been a parent governor at St Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School since 2018. As part of my role, I am the link Governor for Literacy and also the Chair for the Resources Committee and a member of the Admissions Committee. I believe the children’s education, progress, personal welfare and development should be at the heart of all decision making at school. I am happy to be part of the Governing Body that will support the school in order to get the best outcomes for the children. T Moran Foundation Governor I was appointed as a Foundation Governor in February 2023. I was a teacher at St. Bernadette’s for thirty-three years, and I retired from St. Bernadette’s and teaching almost seven years ago. I hope that I can bring some of my skills and experience from my years of teaching to my role on the Governing Body. I look forward to supporting the pupils and staff of St. Bernadette’s in any way that I can. Fr Fretch Ballesteros Foundation Governor Vasiliki Panayiotou Parent Governor I would like to introduce myself as the new Parent Governor of St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. My name is Vasiliki Panayiotou (please refer to me as Vas) and I joined the Board of Governor's on 20th December 2019. I am honoured and privileged to have been given this opportunity to represent the parents of the children that attend the school by Miss A Cowings. I will do my utmost for the best interests of all concerned, in connection with the school. Before I became a full time mother to our 2 girls I worked in telesales for a wholesale food distribution company for around 8 years and prior to that, I co-owned a business in floristry for around 20 years in Solihull. My eldest daughter, who is five, is in Year 1 at St Bernadette's and our youngest is 16 months old, going onto 6! I can't speak highly enough about St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School or all the staff in connection with the school. I remember when we visited the school during an open day and my first thoughts were about the impeccable behaviour of the children. Also, during the classroom visits we observed how the teachers interacted with the children and we saw the passion and commitment they have in everything they do. I turned to my husband and said, this is where I want our daughter to come and he agreed. We feel blessed that our children are and will be attending the best school Alex Carroll Staff Governor I have worked at St Bernadette's since 2001 and have been staff governor since 2020???? It is my privilege to be part of such a vibrant and hard working school community, both as a member of staff and governor. Cllr Zafar Iqbal Foundation Governor I was previously a Governor at St Bernadette’s, I have a long association with the school and was previously a Governor some years ago when my son attended. I am now an LEA appointed governor and as I live close by I have a genuine interest in supporting my local schools. Governors: List Governors: List

St. Bernadette's Policies & Admissions Policies Safeguarding Child Protection Policy 2025 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 865KB 2025 Behaviour Policy 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 337KB 2025 Complaints Procedure 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 344KB 2025 4. Charging and Remission 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 100KB 2025 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Policy 2025-26 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 366KB 2025 Admissions Policy 26-27 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 181KB 2026 Accessibility Plan 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 48KB 2025 Parent Code Of Coduct 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 78KB 2025 Computing Policy 2025 - 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 122KB 2025 Online Safety Policy 2025 - 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 126KB 2025 PE policy 2025-2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 495KB 2025 Mathematics Policy 2025 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 103KB 2025 1. EYFS Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 1.45MB 2025 2. Year 1 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 1.20MB 2025 3. Year 2 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 1.60MB 2025 4. Year 3 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 1.63MB 2025 5. Year 4 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 6.25MB 2025 6. Year 5 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 6.51MB 2025 7. Year 6 Calculation Policy .pdf Pobierz PDF • 7.31MB 2025 Geography policy 2025-2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 186KB 2025 History policy 2025-26 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 195KB 2025 Design Technology policy 2025-26 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 199KB 2025 English Policy 2025-26 with HWr Progression .pdf Pobierz PDF • 563KB 2025 Art policy 2025-2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 195KB 2025 Science Policy 2025-2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 209KB 2025 MFL Policy 2025- 2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 174KB 2025 Privacy notice (pupils) .pdf Pobierz PDF • 104KB 2025 Religious Education Policy 2025-2026 .pdf Pobierz PDF • 89KB 2025

Mini Vinnies At St. Bernadette’s we are developing a dedicated team of Mini Vinnies. Mini Vinnies are 7 to 11 year olds based in schools and parishes across England and Wales, and in several countries across the world. They come together to form part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society England and Wales, a voluntary organization dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms. The role of the Mini Vinnies is to help to be the religious and spiritual voice of the school. Years 3-6 are represented and members of the group demonstrate how they are filled with God’s love by their willingness to help others, as they put their faith into action. The group meets on a regular basis to pray, discuss concerns they may have and plan events to help live out the group’s motto of ‘Turning Concern into Action’. As Mini Vinnies, they embrace the three key points to: ‘see’, ‘think’ and ‘do’. Mini Vinnies are seen as having, ‘the potential to significantly contribute to the future of our Society’. This aim also fits in perfectly with the key principles of Catholic Social Teaching. The Mini Vinnie Prayer Lord, thank you for our gifts and talents. Lord, show us who needs our help. Lord, use our hands to help those who are hungry. Lord, open our hearts to love and comfort those who are sad and lonely. Lord, let us share our time, gifts and talents with those in need. Lord, help us care for the sick. Lord, may we all help and support each other as Mini Vinnies to build a better world. Amen Fundraising During Lent the Mini Vinnies held a cake sale for Father Hudson's Good Shepherd Appeal and raised an amazing £325 in one day! Together with the money from the cake sale and the generous donations in the Good Shepherd boxes, we raised £728.50 for Fr Hudson’s Care. Some of our Mini Vinnies will be representing our school at the annual Good Shepherd Mass held at St Chad’s Cathedral. The Mini Vinnies team are looking forward to organising more fun events to make a difference!

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St. Bernadette's Staff Senior Leadership Team Miss Finnegan – Head Teacher Mr Carroll – Deputy Head Mrs Hill – Assistant Head Miss Di Pierri - Assistant Head Mrs. Canning Mrs Taylor - SENCo The Hub Miss White - HUB Teaching Assistant Miss Mohamed - HUB Teaching Assistant Mrs Kehoe - HUB Teaching Assistant Year 6 Miss Z Boron - 6ZB Teacher / History and Geography Co-ordinator Mrs C Brownhill – 6CB Teacher Miss Connaire - 6CC Teacher/KS2 Co-ordinator Mrs O Armanaviciute – Year 6 Teaching Assistant Year 5 Miss M Friar - 5MF Teacher Miss C Grant - 5CG Teacher / MFL Co-ordinator Miss Taylor - 5ET Teacher Mrs K Yakoob – Year 5 Teaching Assistant Miss Elliot – Year 5 Teaching Assistant Year 4 Miss K Lakin – 4KL Teacher / English Co-ordinator KS2 Mr A Markham-Jones – 4AMJ Teacher / PE Co-ordinator Ms F Mohamed - 4FM Teacher Mrs S Khan - Year 4 Teaching Assistant Ms Baker – Year 4 Teaching Assistant Year 3 Miss E Gibbs - 3EG Teacher Miss D Adu - 3DA Teacher Miss Di Pierri – 3DH Class Teacher Mrs Hill – 3DH Class Teacher Mrs T Emilton - Year 3 Teaching Assistant Mrs S Richards– Teaching Assistant Year 2 Mrs S Hussain - 2SH Teacher/Science Co-ordinator Miss E O'Brien - 2EOB Teacher Mr R Wayne - 2RW Teacher / DT and Art Co-ordinator/KS1 Co-ordinator Mrs J Robinson – Year 2 Teaching Assistant Year 1 Miss O Bowden – 1OB Teacher/EAL Co-ordinator Miss O’Toole – 1CO'T Teacher / English Co-ordinator KS1/EYFS Mrs Clarke – Year 1 Teaching Assistant Mrs Begum – Year 1 Teaching Assistant Reception Mrs L Canning – REL Reception Teacher Mrs Lennon - REL Reception Teacher Miss C Belcher - RCB Reception Teacher Miss L Coley - RLC Reception Teacher Mrs Colclough – RCB Teaching Assistant Mrs Thomas – Reception Teaching Assistant Ms T O'Neill – RLC Reception Teaching Assistant Mrs McCartan - Reception Teaching Assistant Mrs Mayers – Reception Teaching Assistant Nursery Mrs S Rainey - Nursery Teacher / EYFS Co-ordinator Miss E Barron – Nursery Teaching Assistant Mrs S Buchanan - Nursery Teaching Assistant Miss Nield - Nursery Teaching Assistant Miss Thomas - Nursery Teaching Assistant Mrs J Docker – Teacher Ms J Ryan - Teacher Miss C Corkery - Teacher Mr E Baker - Teacher Mrs K Harston – Teacher Mr Lavin – Teacher Miss Lavin – Teacher Miss Finn– Pastoral Support Maternity Leave Mrs C Kidner – Teacher/Computing Co-ordinator Mrs Jones – Teacher/EYFS Co-ordinator Mrs Smallwood – Office Mrs Byng – Office Miss K O'Neill – Office Mrs Apted – Technician Mr Abbott – ICT Operations Manager Mr Malone – Building Site Supervisor Mrs Worth - School Cook

Catholic Life As a Catholic School we are always mindful of the teachings of the Church and how we should follow in Jesus’ footsteps. The pupils’ are encouraged to follow the example set by the Saints to do Charity Work in School, in the Parish and the Local Community; through volunteering and supporting peers, fund raising or donating goods and time. Education gives people the grounding they need for life— preparing them for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of later life; helping them achieve positive things and preventing many problems happening later in life. We try to ensure that all pupils have the experiences that will ensure they become valuable and fully rounded members of society who treat others with respect and tolerance, regardless of background. So that they become young people who understand the importance of respect and leave school fully prepared for life in modern Britain. The Charity Work undertaken generally comes under the RE, PHSCE or Enrichment Curriculum umbrella. We have implemented this programme because of relevant legislation. Catholic Life: Support Us The Education Act (2002) Requires all schools to teach a curriculum that is “broadly based, balanced, and meets the needs of pupils.” From this, we must promote the spiritual and vocational, moral, cultural, social, mental and physical development of pupils at school. It requires and looks for children to live ‘full active lives as part of their community’ and into adulthood. It looks for children to feel safe, be happy, fulfil their potential and appreciate others It must promote British Values (‘Prevent’ strategy in 2011.) Teaching British values means providing a curriculum which 'actively promote(s) the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs'. Pupils in each Year band take the main responsibility for Charity Work for one half term per Academic Year. The pupils are encouraged to adopt a Charity of their own choice. Autumn 1 Year 3 Autumn 2 Year 4 Spring 1 Year 1 Spring 2 Year 2 Summer 1 Year 5 Summer 2 Year 6 EYFS (Reception & Nursery) Catholic Life: Text Throughout Autumn 1 and the Summer Term a weekly Charity Enrichment Activity is held which children choose to be part of, where they undertake extra fund raising work for Charities of their choice. During Vocations and Citizenship Day, held annually around May, Yearbands often take a different charitable slant. Often this involves supporting the Homeless found in Birmingham City Centre. The Homeless are also supported at Harvest Time with donations from the Harvest Festival going to the Fireside Centre. There are also whole School Charity initiatives annually in Lent and Advent. The School always gives support to the Diocesan Charity of Father Hudson’s Care and pupils from each Yearband represent the School at the annual Good Shepherd Mass at St Chad’s Cathedral. http://www.fatherhudsons.org.uk/whoweare/history/1.htm The focus of the Advent Charity varies. Previous Advent or Academic Year Charity Fund Raising Initiatives have seen the pupils raising money for the Parish Church refurbishments. Each year the School supports Mission Together, an initiative of Pope Francis. https://missiontogether.org.uk/ The Staff of St Bernadette’s are also heavily involved in Charity Work in many forms. Supporting by donating Raffle Prizes or other goods as needed. Volunteering and giving time to support children and families outside of School. As well as undertaking personal fund raising activities. Read More Catholic Life: Text Vocations It is important that all pupils have a basic understanding that all of us are created in the image and likeness of God and although we are all very different , God loves every one of us no matter what we look like or how different we are. Our curriculum is designed to enable every pupil to reach their full potential and this is achieved through the broad and balanced curriculum on offer and the strong, pastoral support available to all children. Mission Our school mission statement is: At St Bernadette’s catholic School you will find us caring, hardworking and co-operative. We follow the ways of Jesus using our talents and gifts to make our school special. We show respect to all and welcome you. Catholic Life: Support Us Catholic Life: Gallery