Executive Head's Welcome

Welcome to Mrs Bland’s Infant and Nursery School and Garland Junior School. Our schools are now Federated and known as Burghfield Common Federation (BCF), under one Executive Headteacher and one Governing Board. 

Our schools are richly diverse and happy schools where the children are at the centre of all we do. We believe a good education is so much more than just academic success, it is about inspiring children to grow into responsible young people who are confident and ambitious, who develop a love and thirst for learning and who are well prepared to move onto the next stage of their education in modern Britain. All staff and governors are dedicated to raising the standards of achievement for all children; we are committed to ensuring children achieve their full potential and enjoy their learning.

By creating a caring and supportive environment where each individual is valued and by offering a curriculum which offers creativity and challenge, we encourage children to develop any talents or gifts, take a pride in all their work and receive an all-round positive school experience.

In addition to the varied and rich opportunities the children have in the classroom, we offer all children the opportunity to take part in weekly Outdoor Learning, visiting the local woodlands as well as our Outdoor Learning area at the Garland site.  We also have a specialist sports coach and a specialist music teacher. When combined with our ever-improving facilities, we are well positioned to support every child to develop personally, physically, socially and emotionally; we all work together to champion the emotional welfare of pupils. This is a fundamental component for future success - ensuring pupils are confident in themselves, respectful towards others and ready to learn. 

We are proud to be a fully inclusive federation of schools with a big reputation for putting children first and, even more so, we are proud of our pupils, who can go on to achieve great things.

Mrs Catherine Rose
Executive Headteacher Burghfield Common Federation 

We hope this website contains all the information you require. If you would like a paper copy of any details please ask at the school office. If you would like to make an appointment to look around the school, to meet the staff and to discuss your child's needs please telephone or email us at the number or address below.