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Condover 2026 Day 4
We have had a fantastic last full day of activities. Yet again the children demonstrated great resilience and determination to overcome individual and group challenges. Today the activities have included the trapeze, buggy building, initiative games, multivines and...
Wednesday back at school for year 6
Another great day full of activities for our 'Nondovers' today back at school - they built some fabulous dens using materials we had readily available at school and ended with marshmallows and hot chocolate around the fire in our very own forest school classroom.
Condover 2026 Day 3
Today has had a lot of ups and downs - bouncing on the trampolines of aeroball! This is a new activity this year and is a cross between basketball and trampolining - the children (and staff) had a great time. We also all had a go at kayaking this morning, which was...
Condover 2026 Day 2
We been treated with glorious weather today and we took full advantage of it with an action packed day. All the children have taken part in dance mania and learnt the traditional Timber dance, as well as the aerial trek, archery tag, the trapeze and laser conquest. To...
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Abbots Farm Junior School is a vibrant and inclusive school that highly values trauma informed and attachment aware practice. We are dedicated to providing an aspirational curriculum and fostering a caring atmosphere where every child is eager to learn and achieve. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teacher to join our successful team and deliver engaging lessons, monitor student progress, and uphold our high standards of behavior and academic achievement.The Ideal Candidate🌟holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised qualification.🌟 demonstrates a proven track record or clear potential for delivering good or outstanding teaching.🌟possesses strong classroom and behaviour management skills.🌟is committed to the welfare, safeguarding, and academic progress of all students.If you are interested in applying, please contact the school office on 01788576074 or admin2421@welearn365.com for an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to Sam Saunders in the office by email at admin2421@welearn365.com by Friday 9th October. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed too.Abbots Farm Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, reference checks, and online searches on shortlisted candidates in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
A familiar voice on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire! 🎙️Did you catch Mrs Webb live with Lorna Bailey this morning from the Y6 residential? 🌟 She shared how our school supports BBC Children in Need every year and announced we're the first to join the Run Pudsey challenge! 🏃♀️We’re so proud to be making strides towards supporting this amazing cause. Tune in to hear her passion for making a difference!#BBCChildrenInNeed #RunPudsey #AFJSSupports #ProudMoment #CommunitySpirit
We have a final few spaces available for children looking for a year 3 place. Please contact us to arrange a school tour!
🐾🏆 What Does Our Dog Mentor Platinum Award Look Like in School? 🏆🐾Achieving the Dog Mentor Platinum Award isn't just about having a school dog programme. It recognises the culture, relationships and practices that we have worked hard to develop across Abbots Farm Junior School.It means that every day we strive to create an environment where:💙 Children feel emotionally safePupils are calm, settled and engaged.Safe spaces are available when children need them.Movement is encouraged and understood as part of learning.💙 Relationships come firstEvery child is known, valued and understood.Staff build warm, respectful connections with pupils.Individual needs and triggers are recognised and supported.💙 Behaviour is understood, not simply managedWe see behaviour as a form of communication.Staff ask "Why is this happening?" rather than simply "How do we stop it?"Children are supported through moments of dysregulation with empathy and care.💙 Adults co-regulate with childrenStaff remain calm, consistent and supportive.We focus on de-escalation rather than control.Positive relationships help children return to a place where learning can happen.💙 We understand the impact of trauma, attachment and sensory needsStaff are trained to recognise dysregulation and sensory overload.Adjustments are made to support children's individual needs.We create environments that help children feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.💙 Our classrooms support regulationCalm, organised learning spaces.Reduced clutter and appropriate sensory environments.Opportunities for movement, sensory breaks and outdoor learning.💙 Learning is flexible and inclusiveThere is no "one size fits all" approach.Tasks and support are adapted to meet individual needs.Children are encouraged to develop independence, curiosity and confidence.💙 The Dog Mentor programme is part of our wider commitmentProviding opportunities for co-regulation.Supporting emotional wellbeing.Helping children feel safe, connected and ready to succeed.As an attachment-aware and trauma-informed school, we believe that when children feel safe, understood and connected, they can thrive. Our Platinum Award reflects this commitment and celebrates the culture we have built together as a school community. ❤️🐶🌟 Learners for Life, Farmers Forever 🌟🐶
EXCITING NEWS! 🐾🌟 We’re Proud to Be a Dog Mentor Platinum Award School! 🌟🐾We are delighted to announce that Abbots Farm Junior School has achieved the Dog Mentor Platinum Award, recognising our status as a fully regulated Dog Mentor school and celebrating our commitment to supporting the emotional wellbeing of all our pupils.This award reflects the importance we place on creating an attachment-aware, trauma-informed environment where every child feels safe, valued, understood and ready to learn. Through our Dog Mentor programme, pupils benefit from positive interactions that help to build confidence, regulate emotions, develop social skills and strengthen relationships.At AFJS, we know that children learn best when they feel secure and connected. This award recognises the work of our staff in nurturing a culture where children's emotional needs are understood and supported, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally.We are incredibly proud of this achievement and of the role our Dog Mentor programme plays in helping us live our values of Ambition, Resilience, Reflection, and Healthy Body & Mind every day.A huge thank you to our staff, pupils and families for embracing this approach and helping us continue our journey as a school where every child can flourish.🐶❤️ Learners for Life, Farmers Forever ❤️🐶