Celebrating Neurodiversity in Our School Community
At Bushey Meads, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community where every student is celebrated for their unique strengths and abilities. As part of this...
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At Bushey Meads, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community where every student is celebrated for their unique strengths and abilities. As part of this...
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Over the past few weeks, some of the KS3 girls at Bushey Meads School have been participating in a “boxing positivity” intervention, which has helped them cultivate a sense of...
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This term in history club we are looking at big blunders in history. However, this week we had a break from individual research projects and did a history quiz to celebrate one of...
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Sociology : Year 13 Students Investigate CAGE and Crime In our Year 13 Sociology class, students recently explored a compelling topic that delves into the reasons behind criminal...
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Year 10 undertook a Moments Circus. Students were presented with 6 stations, each giving an example of an object that demonstrates moments in action. They had a few minutes at...
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Name: James House: Willow Reason for nomination: A positive attitude to learning and exceptional behaviour. Behaviour: James has received 30...
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Last Friday, the History Department took a group of eager Year 11 students to St Albans for an exciting and insightful day of learning. They watched two captivating plays,...
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Our Year 7 students did a fantastic job at exploring new religions this term in their unit ‘World Religions.’ Here you can see Rian, Bernard, Olivia, Rosie and Ansh...
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This week, Bushey Meads School marked and acknowledged Holocaust Memorial Day. The 27th January 2025, marks 80 years since the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, the...
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At Bushey Meads, we are proud to foster an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community where every student is celebrated for their unique strengths and abilities. As part of this commitment, we recognize the importance of neurodiversity—the idea that neurological differences, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive variations, are part of the rich tapestry of human diversity.
Neurodiversity is not just about recognising differences; it’s about celebrating them. Each student, regardless of how they learn or interact with the world, brings something special to our school. We believe that by embracing neurodiversity, we create an environment where all students feel valued, understood, and empowered to thrive.
At Bushey Meads, we view neurodiversity as a strength. Our diverse student body includes learners who may face challenges in traditional educational settings, but who also bring diverse skills, innovative thinking, and creativity. These qualities enrich not only their own learning experience but also the experiences of their peers.
Creating an Inclusive Environment
In our school, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We understand that every child has their own learning style, and we work diligently to provide a range of support systems to ensure that every student has access to an education that meets their needs. Whether through tailored teaching methods, specialised resources, or simply cultivating a supportive and understanding atmosphere, we are committed to making sure every child has the tools to succeed.
At Bushey Meads, we are proud to stand with all of our students, honoring their unique ways of learning, thinking, and being. By embracing neurodiversity, we are not only helping our students thrive academically, but also shaping a community that values and celebrates every individual.
Lucy Kent
On behalf of the Pastoral Team we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2022! We would like to thank parents and carers for their continued...
Happy New Year to you from the Pastoral Team! Can we just remind all students and their parents/carers that piercings, other than one lobe piercing in each ear, are not...