Welcome
A very warm welcome to the Funtington Primary School website.
We are a small and friendly learning community set in beautiful grounds at the foot of the South Downs National Park. Our caring ethos puts the children at the centre of all we do to ensure we support them to develop academically, socially and emotionally. We have a committed team of staff and governors who are passionate about nurturing each individual through a culture of caring, safety and high expectations so that every child can achieve their best. We place high value on children’s personal development and are constantly seeking to broaden their experiences and teach them skills to keep safe, happy and healthy. Our fantastic parent body actively supports the work of the school through volunteer work and fundraising as well as organizing fantastic events that bring the whole community together.
Our aim is to build strong relationships with all our children and families to secure a happy learning community that is always ‘Moving Forward, Loving Learning’
We are always happy to meet prospective parents and children, so if you would like to come and see us in action, please contact the school office.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Mrs Katie Hoebee
Headteacher
Vision & Values
Our school vision has been developed through consulting with staff, governors, children and parents and is underpinned by the Funtington Footprints, which make up our core values.
‘A nurturing community which provides a caring, supportive and inclusive environment that sets high expectations and values all members of the school.’
Confidence
To create a community where everyone can feel valued and believe in themselves. To support each child to be an INDEPENDENT learner.
Community
To create an inclusive environment where diverse members of the school community feel a sense of belonging. We nurture mutual RESPECT, strong friendships and teamwork.
Success
To inspire and encourage everyone to aim high in a life-long love of learning. To value and celebrate individual strengths and promote a wide range of experiences in and out of the classroom so children can achieve their BEST.
Learning
To work together with enthusiasm and PERSEVERENCE to engage in a creative, inspiring and purposeful curriculum. To develop enquiring minds who are equipped to make a positive contribution to life beyond the classroom.
Caring
To create a CARING school community that promotes emotional, mental and physical wellbeing where everyone can feel positive about themselves and others. We work together to respect our school and local environment and know how to keep ourselves and others SAFE.
The Funtington Footprints
To take responsibility for my own learning and behaviour.
To know that my actions affect those around me.
To find my own solutions to problems.
To respect other people’s views and to take turns.
To respect our school and belongings and to put things away.
To be polite and use good manners.
To use equipment safely and not to hurt others with words or actions.
To keep myself safe by regulating my emotions.
To keep trying hard with our learning and our friendships even when things get really hard.
To challenge myself and those around me to do better.
To be kind, helpful and friendly to others.
To look out for each other and treat others how we would like to be treated.
To always do my best, help others do their best and to work as a team member.