Visiting Headteachers to BMS

Posted on 8th December 2022 by Jeremy Turner

It was a privilege to welcome the Headteacher of Bishopshalt School in Hillingdon Mr McGillicuddy and the Headteacher of Colham Manor Primary School Mrs Rissen to Bushey Meads School on Tuesday morning of this week.

Mrs Rissen used to work within the Bushey St James Trust as the Headteacher of Little Reddings Primary School and it was great to see her again and show her the developments within and across the Multi Academy Trust (MAT) that have built on her legacy and her effective partnership working with Bushey Meads.

Both visiting Headteachers were particularly interested in the strong links we have created and embedded across our MAT between the various phases and subject areas in our schools. We were able to highlight how many teachers are employed across all the three schools and talk about the excellent work that is being done to align all curriculum areas to ensure excellent progress from Key Stage 2 – 3 at that all-important Year 6 – 7 transition phase.

We also showcased the excellent transition process we offer which includes:

the meetings with students and senior leaders prior to starting
Transition Tea Parties
Best of Me Folders
Me Capsules
Book Reviews
GAP Tasks
the Secondary School Experience Week for all students in our Trust (irrespective of whether they are coming to Bushey Meads in September)
Transition Day and Evening
Saturday Fun Day
Summer Activity Week
Settling In Evening
Me and My Community Cross Curricular Project
Year 7 Celebration Evening
Trip to Kidzania
Come Dine with Me Event

Mr McGillicuddy also enjoyed a tour of the school with Mrs Tregear the Headteacher of Little Reddings and spoke to a number of key staff and students, including our Head Boy Isaac. He was very impressed with what he saw and has invited us to visit his own school to create some further collaborative partnerships to share best practice between our two schools.