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    • Finham says goodbye to Years 11 and 13 ... for now

      Published 09/05/25

      Today marked a special and emotional moment at our school as we celebrated the final day of formal lessons for our wonderful Year 11 and Year 13 students.

      After years of hard work, dedication, and countless memories made along the way, these students are now stepping into the final stage of their school journey. We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved so far and the resilience they have shown, particularly in recent months as they prepare for their upcoming external exams.

      The atmosphere on site was filled with excitement, laughter, and a few tears, as friends and teachers shared their good wishes. A particular highlight of the day was the guard of honour, where younger students lined up to cheer on and applaud our Year 13 students as they left the school site for the last time before their exams; a moving and symbolic annual moment of the school community coming together to celebrate the achievements of the outgoing Year 13 students.

      Although today marks the end of formal classroom learning, it is not the end of the road. On Monday, the school begins its special programme of masterclasses designed to support both Year 11 and Year 13 in their final preparations and revision. These sessions will provide expert guidance and targeted practice to help them feel confident and ready for success in their exams. They were so well-received last year by students.

      To all our Year 11 and Year 13 students: the school wishes you the very best in your final preparations. Work hard, stay focused, and remember that you have an entire school community cheering you on. We believe in you and we can’t wait to celebrate your achievements in the months to come!

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    • Miss school, miss out - why do pupils attend Finham Park School?

      Published 28/03/25

      With so much being talked about by educational professionals about the benefits to a world-class education, including better grade outcomes and higher future earning potential... hear from Finham Park School students the honest reasons why they come to school each day. (2:31 mins)

       

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    • Developing resilience in students and staff is key to success at Finham Park School.

      Published 21/03/25

      Developing resilience in young people is an important part of any educator's role, particularly. Considering the global context, it is important to equip them with the tools to face challenges, to face changes in their lives and to equip them with the tools to face things that are of concern.

      This week, Finham has continued to prepare students for upcoming external exams, utilising one-to-one mentoring, taking students on external revision courses, utilising 'thinking hard' strategies in mentoring time and providing revision tools in lessons to support them.

      This is also true for staff who face many challenges each day. Wellbeing charters and employee assistance programs are an important mechanism to ensure that all are supported in a structured way.

      But there is also the need for less formal support. When key staff leave for example, adapting to new ways of working, communicating and presenting to others is essential as the old ways change overnight.

      This is made much easier by the support of excellent colleagues who ensure that functions of the school continue uninterrupted.

      Student wellbeing charter

      Staff wellbeing charter

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    • Finham receives a 4* rating from SchoolsGuide.co.uk and has received a 'Certificate of Excellence'.

      Published 14/03/25

      Following a rigorous selection process, Finham Park School is celebrating a 4* rating from the online platform SchoolGuide.co.uk and is confirmed as a 'Centre of Excellence' in recognition of the work the school is engaged in as it provides valuable learning experiences for its pupils.

      TheSchoolGuide.co.uk is a valuable online resource for families navigating the complex process of choosing the right school. By offering data-driven insights, real reviews, and detailed school comparisons, it empowers parents to make well-informed choices about their child’s education. Whether seeking top-ranked academic institutions, schools with strong arts programs, or those with excellent pastoral care, the platform provides the necessary tools to find the best educational fit.

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    • Finham Park School Goes Wild for World Book Day 2025!

      Published 06/03/25

      Finham Park School turned into a literary wonderland this World Book Day, and the excitement was contagious! The theme "Reading is a Superpower" took over the school as students and staff celebrated books in the most creative ways possible.

      From superheroes to wizards, students arrived in a dazzling array of costumes, each more imaginative than the last. Dressed as characters ranging from Roald Dahl’s mischievous Matilda to the adventurous Harry Potter, the school took part in the "Guess the Character" quiz.

      (NB: Can you guess the character / book of the staff dressed up?)

      The library remains a book lover’s paradise! The shelves, as always, were bursting with titles, and students eagerly dove into reading challenges, uncovering hidden literary gems.

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    • A place where 'everyone is valued and expectations are high'

      Published 28/02/25
      'Pupils’ well-being is at the forefront of leaders’ vision, including promoting pupils’ positive mental health'

      Following the recent publication of Finham Park School's Ofsted report, it is heartening to reflect on all the school is doing to support the children and young people within the community of learners. Staff at the school continue to work exceptionally hard to ensure the very best support and education is given to all pupils. Ambitious trips, engaging lessons and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities continue to be provided (including the recent trip to Auchswitz, Poland, this week).

      A few extracts from the report about inclusivity include:

      Finham Park is a highly inclusive school where everyone is valued and expectations are high for pupils to achieve well. Pupils and staff embody the school’s values, which include humility and kindness. Relationships between pupils and staff are warm and respectful. Pupils speak positively about the support they receive from staff and enjoy their learning.

      Pupils feel safe and say they are happy in school.

      Pupils welcome the broad range of subjects they can study. For example, the school specialises in a breadth of modern foreign languages, including Mandarin Chinese. Pupils speak positively about the opportunities to continue at least one modern foreign language to GCSE.

      Students in the sixth form are exceptionally positive about their learning experiences and the wider opportunities the school provides. The school has rapidly developed its ambitious curriculum in the sixth form. Sixth-form teachers engage students in challenging and independent learning. This enables students to achieve highly. Students make a significant contribution to supporting the school, including through student leadership roles. Students benefit greatly from this exceptional provision.

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    • Students return from profound Auschwitz visit

      Published 27/02/25

      ‘Education is not knowing that Hitler murdered 6 million Jews in WWII. Education is trying to understand what led ordinary people to commit such atrocities against other people so that it never happens again. So tell everyone our story’. (Jewish tour guide).

      Thanks to Holocaust-Awareness.org and the Chesterhill Charitable Trust, Finham students returned from a trip to Auschwitz I and II this week. The experience was a meaningful one which reinforced the responsibility to share the stories and experiences of those who were targeted, murdered and abused for their differences.

      Jews were the main target of the Nazis, and the greatest number of victims of the Holocaust were Jewish. Nearly seven out of every 10 Jews in Europe were murdered because of their identity (6 million). The Nazis also killed other groups of people, including Roma and disabled people. They arrested and took away the rights of other groups, like gay people and the Nazis' political opponents. Many of them died as a result of their treatment.

      The 13-minute film below captures the students' experience

      ‘Those that cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’ (George Santayana)

      ‘Auschwitz is a powerful reminder of the unimaginable’

      'The most important questions have no answer'

      ‘Hate is a disease. It destroys others and will also destroy you. If you don’t learn from our experience, we have no future.’ (Holocaust survivor)

      ‘It happened, therefore it can happen again… it can happen anywhere’ (Primo Levi)

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    • Finham Park School is 'significantly above national' for progress and attainment.

      Published 21/02/25

      Following very recently validated 2024 outcomes data nationally, Finham Park School is rightly celebrating being 'significantly above national' for the first time ever, according to Ofsted's 'Inspection Data Summary Report'. This was both in terms of progress and attainment. Since the Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures were included in the accountability measures for schools, the school has been 'above national' averages. However, this recent validation recognises and celebrates the success of students and the hard work they have put in over the many years of their school careers.

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    • John Garrison Inspires Finham Park’s Aspiring Musicians

      Published 14/02/25

      Coventry-born musician and ex-Finham Park School student, returned to his alma mater to share industry insights. (In 2022, Garrison played bass guitar on the Lewis Capaldi no.1 hit “Forget Me” and currently tours with James Blunt).

      John Garrison, acclaimed musician, returned to his old stomping ground on Thursday, 13th February, to inspire the next generation of musicians. As part of the Ed Sheeran Foundation’s initiative to promote music in education, Garrison visited the school’s music department, offering invaluable advice to GCSE students considering a career in the industry.

      Garrison, who attended Finham Park in the late 1980s and was taught music by Mr Todd, recounted his formative years in Coventry. John spoke of his rigorous self-discipline, spending hours in rehearsals each day and honing his craft without ever learning to read sheet music—an ability he acknowledges as beneficial but not essential in the industry. Reflecting on his journey from school band rehearsals to performing on global stages, he emphasised that perseverance and passion remain at the heart of musical success.

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    • Finham hears from Christopher Such - 'Connecting with reading'

      Published 07/02/25

      Finham welcomed back Christopher to this week. About 80 colleagues from across the region from across primary and secondary phases to discuss how to improve our way of teaching students reading.

      He is the author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading and Primary Reading Simplified. He is an experienced teacher, school leader and consultant, who delivers professional development for schools, trusts and ITT providers on the subject of evidence-informed reading and curriculum development. He also works part-time as a member of Ambition Institute’s learning design team where he co-designed their NPQ in Leading Literacy.

      What stood out was the need to expose pupils to as many different texts and opportunities as possible so that they can better understand inference and make predictions. (Like behaviour, unless we teach students how to behave, we are assuming they have an inherent and basic knowledge of the rules around behaviour). In reading comprehension, if students do not have a basic knowledge base for the world around them, then there is little point in teaching them how to infer or predict as they simply just lack the building blocks to demonstrate that skill.

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    • Finham welcomes and hears research presented by Mark Roberts

      Published 23/01/25

      We were delighted to welcome Mark Roberts (returning for the 3rd time) to present as part of our Connecting Learning Suite. Colleagues from across Coventry attended, representing 9 schools across Primary and Secondary schools.

      Attendees commented on how useful they found the balance of theory (for example exploring the research behind impactful feedback) alongside the really practical discussions of using non-verbal cues to regulate student behaviour. Mark explored how we can make more positive connections with our learners, both male and female, and featured sections of his latest publication: The Behaviour Whisperer.

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    • Finham students visit Citroën Stellantis to discuss and critique their new EVs

      Published 18/01/25

      This week, Finham students engaged in the ‘Future generations research project’. They were representing future generations and the school in a partnership with Citroën UK and Big issue.

      During the visit, the students explored the technical aspects and benefits of electric cars including the new Citroën ë-C3 and Citroën AMI. They posed questions on sustainability and how it is integrated into automotive engineering to Citroën’s UK Managing & Marketing Directors. The media team were blown away by how articulate and confident our students from Years 7, 8 and 9 were in discussing and critiquing the vehicles with adults that they had only just met.

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