Moorland Federation: School Development Plans

At the Moorland Federation, we recognise the critical role strategic planning plays in promoting continuous improvement and excellence. We have an ambitious vision for our school community and our development plans aim to turn this vision into a reality.

School Development Plans

At the Moorland Federation, we recognise the critical role strategic planning plays in promoting continuous improvement and excellence. We have an ambitious vision for our school community and our development plans aim to turn this vision into a reality.

At the Moorland Federation, we recognise the critical role strategic planning plays in promoting continuous improvement and excellence. We have an ambitious vision for our school community and our development plans aim to turn this vision into a reality.

Our Vision

We aim to set new standards for rural education, leveraging strategic partnerships to become a leader in the sector. Our goal is to provide the best possible start for our students, with a strong focus on excellence in early years education.

A Centre of Excellence for Early Years Education

Our ambition is to be recognised as a centre of excellence for early years education. We believe in providing our students with a strong foundation that will set the stage for their future educational journey.

An Innovative and Comprehensive Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed to stimulate curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and promote comprehensive knowledge. It's comprehensive, rich, and broad, making innovative use of our local community and landscape to provide real-world learning experiences. We aim for our students to continue making rapid progress, even once they move on from our school.

Community Engagement and Pride

We want to continue to make our community proud of the high-quality education we provide our pupils and families. We believe inputting education at the heart of our community, supporting whole families, and cultivating strong local, national, and global links.

Fostering Global Citizens

We strive to foster students who are aware of their place in the world and the opportunities it presents. We believe in cultivating a healthy sense of self-identity in our pupils, empowering them to decide who they want to become in our world of opportunity.

The Power of Strategic School Development

Strategic school development forms the foundation of our commitment to providing quality education, promoting personal development,instilling positive behaviour and attitudes, and focusing on effective leadership and management. We believe in setting measurable targets and monitoring them to ensure they are achieved.

Reviewing and Setting Higher Targets

The process doesn't stop with the achievement of our targets. We are constantly reviewing our progress and setting higher goals. This culture of continuous improvement ensures that we constantly raise our performance levels, keeping us at the cutting edge of educational best practice.

We are excited about the journey ahead. We look forward to seeing our plans come to life, marking new milestones, and setting new goals on our quest to provide the very best education to our students.

Please find each school development plan for stakeholders below.
Further details can be found on the individual school pages:

All Saints School | Cutcombe School | Dulverton Junior School | Dunster School | Exford School | Langford Budville School | St Dubricius School | Timberscombe School

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