Our Vision at Braywood
"Through the nurturing hands of God, we aspire for all our children to become confident, emotionally resilient and compassionate individuals who achieve personal excellence through strength of character and a love of learning"
'For with God nothing shall be impossible' Luke 1:37
Our vision is effective, rooted in the history of our school and is lived out in our school’s ethos. Written by our Braywood community, it is fully established and distinctively Christian. It is underpinned by our core Christian values. Our school is a community based upon resilience, compassion and togetherness. The relationship between children, teachers and families is the cornerstone for security and success for each and every child. The years that the children spend in our school are formative years, when they discover themselves, develop their character, their individuality, their abilities and talents, their interests and their strengths. Through our inspiring and innovative curriculum, we will ensure our children are nurtured, encouraged, developed and praised.
Our Core Values
Kindess - Valuing diverse perspectives, showing empathy and supporting one another in our daily actions
Courage - Embracing a love for learning, asking big questions and exploring new ideas with an open mind
Curiosity - Stepping outside comfort zones, learning from mistakes, and standing up for what is right
Our school values are theologically rooted and serve as a guiding compass for all that we do.
| Value | Linked Scripture | Biblical Stories |
| Kindness |
Treat others how you want to be treated- Do unto others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:27 |
The Good Samaritan Ruth and Naomi Jesus and the Leper |
| Courage | Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 |
David and Goliath The Easter Story The story of Esther Paul's trip to Rome |
| Curiosity | Wisdom is supreme; therefore acquire wisdom and what ever you acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 4:7 |
Zaccheus Moses and the Burning Bush The three wise men Solomon's quest for wisdom |
What does it mean to be a Church School?
Although we are a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School, we welcome all children of all faiths and non-faith. Please read our Admissions Policy for further details on admissions to the school. Everyone is welcome at Braywood! As a school we are part of the Bray Parish and have very strong links to St Michael's Church in Bray. Reverend Ainsley is a huge part of our school life.
"The strength of the school is the way in which it nurtures the children. The quality of care is rooted in Christian values which emphasis the uniqueness of every individual. Parents speak of the school’s Christian ethos and this is, for some, the reason for choosing this particular school for their children. They find staff approachable, sensitive to the needs of their pupils and fully committed to a high standard of education."
Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools