Root Word of the Week: “GRESS” – Taking Steps Towards Learning!
This week at Bushey Meads, our students have been stepping up their vocabulary skills with the Latin root GRESS, which means “step.” As we work together in the daily...
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This week at Bushey Meads, our students have been stepping up their vocabulary skills with the Latin root GRESS, which means “step.” As we work together in the daily...
Posted by Amy Druce
What is great about many staff and students associated with the school is that many of them make major contributions to our local and international communities. Many students and...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Our annual More Able Evening launched this year’s programme as well as showcasing the incredible talent and hard work of our students. This year’s theme of...
Posted by Olivia De Groot
I was very impressed last week with my visit to Miss Visan’s Year 7 Maths class. They were all highly engaged and working very hard to see what was wrong in the questions on...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Assistant Headteacher Mr Mitman led some inspiring assemblies this week in the Main Hall on the hugely important subject of Progress. He packed a lot of key messages into his...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
Our Friday Faculty Focus at the end of last week was all about using command words to ensure our students make great progress and it was superb to hear from one of our top...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
On Tuesday evening of this week it was great to welcome so many of our More Able and High Prior Attaining students who gathered in the Main Hall and received this year’s...
Posted by Jeremy Turner
This week in Bushey Meads we were able to empower all of our students with Student Leader Day. This is where all subject areas from Maths, English, Spanish to Dance were all...
Posted by Madeline Silla
It is the time again for the Yr8 girls to partake in the CyberFirst Competition 2024-2025 run by the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre). This is the government’s...
Posted by Siew Young
The annual BMS House Arts competition is fast approaching on the 26th of November! As the House Arts competition draws near, excitement is building across our school! This annual...
Posted by Lucy Joannou
Differentiation at Bushey Meads School: Tailoring Learning to Every Student’s Needs
At Bushey Meads School, we believe in the importance of fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive. Differentiation is at the heart of our teaching approach, ensuring that we meet the diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles of all our students.
Our skilled teachers use a variety of strategies to adapt lessons, tasks, and resources, offering personalized support and challenge. This could mean providing additional scaffolding for those who need it or extending tasks for those who are ready for more complex material. We recognize that students learn in different ways—some may benefit from visual aids, while others prefer hands-on activities or verbal explanations. By incorporating a range of teaching methods, we ensure that every student is engaged and able to progress at their own pace.
Furthermore, differentiation is not limited to the classroom. Through regular assessments and feedback, we track each student’s progress, adjusting teaching methods and interventions as needed. Our commitment to differentiation extends beyond academic achievement, supporting students’ social and emotional development, too.
At Bushey Meads School, our aim is to inspire confidence and empower every student to reach their full potential, ensuring a rewarding and successful educational experience for all.
Once a week, two friendly therapy dogs, Archie and Zorro, visit a group of young people as part of the Pets As Therapy charity. These gentle, well-trained dogs bring comfort,...
On Tuesday evening of this week it was great to welcome so many of our More Able and High Prior Attaining students who gathered in the Main Hall and received this year’s...