Edmund-de-moundeford Primary School

Case Study – Edmund-de-moundeford VC Primary School – is located in Feltwell, Thetford, Norfolk, UK.  The school is rated as “Good” according to OFSTED inspections in 2013, 2017, and 2022.  The school follows the motto “Soaring to Success“, aiming to help each child reach their full potential in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Key Features of the school:

• Facilities:
  • The school offers a wide range of facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, a Learning Resources Centre with computers, and outdoor classrooms.
• Extracurricular Activities:
  • Students can participate in various clubs like  netball, hockey, cross-country, athletics, computing, philosophy, Lego, cheerleading, archery, and gardening.
• Community Engagement:
  • Edmund de Moundeford Primary School has a strong relationship with the local community, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students and families. The school actively involves parents and community members in various events, encourages partnerships with local organisations, and promotes a culture of collaboration.

The Vision:

…..for the school is to provide the best educational experience for their learners, to raise their aspirations and soar to success.

The school is proud that they help each individual child to be the best that they can be. But they do recognise how lucky they are to have caring, friendly and committed staff and governors. Overall they want all their children to be happy, safe learners. So the objective is to encourage students to do their best and enjoy achieving across a variety of skills. Ultimately, to provide the very best education for each child, giving them the support or challenge they need to realise their potential.

Their Teaching Approach

Within the school there is a strong emphasis on stories and vocabulary. This focus helps children gain a love of reading and a broader understanding of the world in which they live. Importance is placed on developing children’s skills in literacy and numeracy and these skills are reinforced through other subjects. Many subjects are taught through a topic-based approach so children can make links with their own learning. They endeavour to show the children how wonderful and diverse our world is. Children learn about the past and present to help prepare them for their future.

Positive relationships at edmund-de-moundfund help the children learn to be strong and independent. Whilst enabling environments help the to learn and develop further. As ever children develop and learn in different ways at different rates. It is for this reason there is a balance of adult lead and play based independent activities. Much of the learning is geared around the interests of the children. The curriculum is organised into three prime areas of learning which are Communication and Language; Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional development. The outside learning space is utilised throughout the year.

What did we do?

So it was into this scenario that Turfonline provided a consignment of play bark to help the school finish their new play area at the school.

We design our play grade bark to perform well in many situations providing a cost-effective solution to many gardening problems. It has excellent weed suppression and water retention properties. Not only that but it will also retain its decorative appearance for many years. This bark has fire-resistant characteristics making it suitable for commercial schemes as a landscaping mulch as well as an ornamental decorative garden bark for a wildflower garden.

Our pine nuggets are non-staining and frost resistant and when installed to a depth of 350mm will last for up to 6 years. To ensure safety for play areas this bark is tested to BS EN 1177:1998, making it an ideal alternative to synthetic play surfaces.

Play Bark  – Key Points

• Sustainably sourced in the UK from FSC regulated sources.
• BS EN 1177:1998 Play certified
• BS EN 4790:1997 Fire certificated
• Attractive dark brown colour, perfect in a wildflower garden
• pH 4.5 – 5.5
• Minimal dust

Available in either Bulk Bags (600L) or handy 60L bags

Composition

Predominantly pine bark from sustainable sources. Less than 10% white wood with minimal dust or fine material.