The Fullfledge Ecology School project team would like to state clearly that its vision is unique and innovative. Fullfledge Ecology School respects and appreciates the strengths and successes of both mainstream and Steiner schools and is taking recognised best practice from each approach – as well as researching other reputable State educational models in Europe and Scandinavia – to create open-minded, rigorous, outstanding education for its pupils.
Fullfledge Ecology School curriculum will incorporate many aspects of a Steiner curriculum as a foundation and starting point to serve the Fullfledge Ecology School vision of creativity and ecology effectively. The Steiner curriculum also places emphasis and offers educational opportunities for teaching to the whole child. Government research in 2005 by Professor Philip Woods concludes favourably the validity of the Steiner curriculum which currently receives state-funding in many western countries worldwide. This said, Fullfledge Ecology School is not a Steiner School and there will be significant differences in our philosophy and approach.
Fullfledge Ecology School is committed to high professional standards and will welcome Ofsted inspections with confidence. Our considerable-sized project team includes many experienced, competent state-trained teachers and educationalists who are motivated to develop a new way forward for pupils and parents and offer a diverse model to the educational system. Fullfledge Ecology School has consulted extensively and has met with significant support locally from both the educational community and the wider community who have taken the time to understand, without prejudice, the essence of what we are trying to achieve as well as acknowledge the need and demand for a project like ours in Suffolk.
Fullfledge Ecology School will be a school for families of all faiths and will not prioritise any religious philosophy above another. Like other mainstream schools, Fullfledge Ecology School will give pupils the opportunity to study all religions in the curriculum and to celebrate diverse religious festivals in the spirit of multi-culturalism and genuine social cohesion.
