Headteacher’s welcome
We are absolutely delighted to welcome you to Fountaindale and thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Whether you are a parent or carer, prospective family, professional, partner or member of our wider community, we hope our website gives you a sense of who we are and what makes our school such a special place.
At the heart of everything we do is our shared ethos of Belong, Engage, Enjoy - the BEE Ethos. These values underpin our daily practice and shape the experiences we provide for our young people. We are passionate about creating an environment where every pupil is valued as an individual, where their voice is heard, and where they are supported to develop their communication, independence, confidence and aspirations.
As a specialist school, we recognise that every young person is unique. We work closely with our pupils, families and wider professionals to understand individual strengths, needs and interests, ensuring that learning and opportunities are meaningful, accessible and inclusive. We are proud of our nurturing, family atmosphere and the strong relationships that exist across our school community.
We are also proud to be a Gold: Rights Respecting School, with children’s rights embedded throughout our curriculum, culture and everyday practice. We believe that every child has the right to be listened to, respected, included and supported to achieve their potential.
We hope that exploring our website gives you an insight into life at Fountaindale and, most importantly, demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that every young person can Belong, Engage and Enjoy.
Ben Norman
Headteacher
