Welcome to the Croftlands Schools Federation! It is a privilege to lead our wonderful Croftlands Infant and Junior Schools, together with our baby and toddler provision – Wrens and Robins. We work very closely indeed together. Our staff ensure each and every young person is placed at heart of all that we do. Our shared values of Compassion, Kindness, Respect, Curiosity, Creativity and Resilience underpin every interaction with our children and every decision we make. As Executive Headteacher of our schools, supported by our dedicated and talented staff, my aim is to ensure our children receive the very highest standards of academic opportunities, pastoral care and personal development. I continue to be inspired by our team of staff who make this happen; their positivity and nurturing approach can be seen, heard and felt throughout our classrooms, playgrounds, corridors and clubs. Croftlands Infant and Junior schools are safe, happy and nurturing places where every child has the right to learn, be loved and valued in an inclusive and respectful environment. We take time to know our children as unique individuals with their many gifts and talents. We constantly review and adapt our curricular and pastoral offers to ensure each child’s talents, challenges and interests are nurtured and supported. Our curriculum is ambitious, broad and balanced. We exploit our fabulous outdoor spaces with Forest Schools; outdoor experiences are an essential element of our children’s learning. We pay close attention to ensuring our children are ready for the next stages of their education, whether that be from the earliest opportunities into Nursery, our Early Years provision into our Key Stages 1 and then 2, or into our 11-year-olds’ transitions into secondary school. Our children are equipped to go out and make a positive difference to the world. We continue to be supported by our team of committed Federation Governors, volunteers, cluster of local schools, our local community and our families. We would love to show you our schools: come and see our happy, vibrant and thriving children, our wonderful committed staff and, of course, our lovely nurture dog, Skye. A very proud Executive Headteacher Lou Mahon