East-the-Water Community Primary School
Providing a happy, caring, learning environment where every child and adult is respected and valued
East-the-Water School is a North Devon Primary school who are very active in the North Devon Teaching Alliance
They have been strong partners with the University for many years, hosting many students, developing a highly successful School Direct model and engaging in a number of research projects.
They were early advocates of the UPPScale project and proactive in its conception, design and ongoing development.
People
Headteacher: Catherine Higley
Lead Contacts: Adam Buckeridge
Researcher in Residence: Beth Gompertz and Jan Georgeson.
Recent and current projects
- Partner school for the PhenoloGIT project – a European collaboration developing an App to monitor and map seasonal change in indicator species using iPads.
- Development of Children’ Research Group – currently looking at travel to school.
- Piloting of observation as a co-learning CPD vehicle with NQTs (and this year also School Direct students).
- Staff Research CPD events
- Interested in mentor training and hosting a Masters support group at the school.
School website: http://www.east-the-water.devon.sch.uk/
East-the-Water Primary School Contact Information
East-the-Water Community Primary School, Mines Road, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 4BZ