ABOUT US

St Mary's Church of England Primary School is the primary school for Beaminster, built to provide for all the needs of the primary children in this small rural town. The school is proud of it's provision of excellence and strong community ethos. An integral and special part of the school is the Learning Resource Base. This provides small, supportive teaching groups for children with significant special educational needs. The staff work hard to meet the variety of academic and pastoral needs of each child. We are proud of the achievements of the children in the classroom and through the wide range of activities, visits and residential field trips.

The school promotes a carefully structured working atmosphere in which all children are valued. Tolerance, respect and understanding of others is encouraged. All these achievements are strengthened by dedicated governors and a supportive parent body, the St Mary's School Association. S.M.S.A. We also have a racial equality policy

Who is the Learning Resource Base for?

The Learning Resource Base is a West Dorset provision for Primary-age children who have moderate learning difficulties. At present, all the children in the Base have Statements of Special Educational Needs under the Education Act of 1981. It is staffed and resourced for twenty pupils. Most of the children come from Bridport and Lyme Regis areas.

How is the Learning Resource Base staffed?

It is staffed at the ratio of two teachers and two teaching assistants for twenty places. All our staff are trained and experienced in working with children who have special needs.

What does the Learning Resource Base aim to provide?

As part of the St Mary's School, the Learning Resource Base embraces the school's ethos and aims. When planning for the group and for the individuals the teachers aim to provide the children with a curriculum which will help each child to develop...