As Headteacher, I am incredibly proud of the staff and children we have. Listening to the inspectors talk about and celebrate the warmth, care and strong sense of community that runs through our school was heart-warming. This culture does not happen by chance – it is the result of consistent hard work, high expectations and a shared commitment to always putting our children first. Every day, our staff go above and beyond to ensure Bentley is a place where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn, and our pupils continue to rise to this with their positive attitudes and kindness towards one another.

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Please see below a message from our Chair of Governors:

As you are aware, this week Bentley CE Primary welcomed Ofsted as part of their regular schedule of school inspections. Thank you to all of you who completed the Parent View survey as part of this.

Whilst the inspection process is rightly rigorous and exacting, we found it to be thorough and fair. We have not yet received their draft report. However, they did share with senior leadership their key findings and next steps. We are very pleased that they captured the true sense of our School and were really positive about our pupils, staff, leadership and governance.

Many of you will be aware that since November 2025 Ofsted are using a significantly revised framework to undertake inspections. This sets an even higher standard across all levels of education.  It is worthwhile watching their short video about the new Ofsted report cards so you are familiar with their new grading system. This will help you interpret the final results when published. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/understanding-ofsted-report-cards-and-grades 

On behalf of the whole governing body, I want to thank to all the staff and especially our fabulous leadership team. Your collective hard work and dedication to our School shone through. Most of all, I want to thank our pupils who were described as a credit to us displaying a "culture of warmth towards each other and visitors." 

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This week, I am also extremely proud of the team of children who represented Bentley at the swimming gala this week. Many of our swimmers stepped up into older age categories, showed real determination and quite literally swam their hearts out. It gives me great pleasure to share that Bentley came 2nd place in our school category – a fantastic achievement!

What stood out just as much as the results was the teamwork on display. Children cheered each other on, offered encouragement and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the event, alongside impeccable behaviour. They were wonderful ambassadors for our school. A huge thank you to Mr Williams, Mrs Evans and Mrs Tagg, who made this opportunity possible and supported our children so brilliantly.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing what next week brings at Bentley.

Vicky Hallett,

Headteacher

HOUSEPOINTS                                                                                                      

This week’s housepoints totals:

309

353

335

295

 

ATTENDANCE

Governors have set the attendance target for the school at 97%. The class with the best attendance last week was Year 2. Well done Year 2!

Attendance figures for each class for last week are below:

 

SAFEGUARDING

The Children’s Commissioner have recently published a new guide, What I wish my parents or carers knew: A guide for parents on managing children’s digital lives

As parents, carers, and educators, our job must begin and end with our children’s care and safety. It’s what they expect and what they want from everyone. As one young person told the Children’s Commissioner: “Don’t be afraid to be firm… If you are worried [that] your child is seeing harmful content and you don’t know what they’re watching and it’s affecting the behaviour, just take it that you know best – they don’t.”

 

CLASS ASSEMBLIES

This term each class will be leading an assembly and parents are warmly welcomed. The dates are all at 9am on Wednesdays, with the exception of Year 2 who are on a Tuesday. The dates are as follows:

4.2.26 - Year 3

11.2.26 - Year 4

24.2.26 - Year 2

4.3.26 - Year 5

11.3.26 - Year R

18.3.26 - Year 6

25.3.26 - Year 1

 

WE ARE RECRUITING!

Would you like to join our fantastic team here at Bentley?  We are currently looking for

• Learning Support Assistant

Please click on the link above to read the full job description and download the application form to apply.  Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@bentley.hants.sch.uk

The deadline for applications is Thursday 22^nd January.

 

MINIBUS DRIVERS

We are so lucky at Bentley to have the use of two minibuses which we can use when we go on school trips, which helps us to keep costs as low as possible. We are looking for new minibus drivers to ensure we can get full use out of the minibuses; grandparents can apply too. The school would pay for the training. If you are interested then please email the office.

 

LIBRARY BOOKS

A big thank you to Mrs Hansen for giving up her time to help tidy and sort the library. Unfortunately, there are several books that have been out for some time, so please do have a look at home to check if you have an outstanding school library book and return it as soon as possible. Thank you.

 

NORTH 2 SOUTH HALF TERM CAMP

Hello, My name is Kathleen Proud. Some of you may already know me as I work in Year R as an LSA and have over 12 years experience working in childcare.

I run holiday camps on the school premises during the school holidays. I hold a Paediatric First Aid qualification and am fully covered by Public Liability insurance.

Snacks and hot chocolate are provided throughout the day. Children are asked to bring their own packed lunch (no nuts, please) and a water bottle.

Please see the poster for further details.

 

 

MESSY CHURCH

A reminder that Messy Church will be running on Sunday.

 

PTFA

Please note the change of date for Break the Rules Day. And Quiz tickets on sale now!

 

Quiz tickets on sale via www.pta-events.co.uk/bentley

Friday 27th Feb, 7:30pm

£15 per person, includes pizza dinner and quiz

Up to 8 people per team 😀

 You’re Invited to The Bentley Bash!

Join us for a spectacular evening at the beautiful Bury Court, a stunning local venue, as we celebrate in style with music, dancing, food, and fun.

 When?
Friday 15th May 2026, 7-11:30pm

 What’s Included:
• Live band, music & dancing all night long
• Delicious pizza & dessert (included in your ticket)
• Raffle prizes, games & extra entertainment to keep the fun flowing
• Minibus taxi service available to make your night hassle-free

 Dress Code: Dress to impress!

🎟 Tickets:
• £55

 Venue: Bury Court – a stunning local setting that makes the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.

Don’t miss out on what promises to be a night to remember – music, laughter, dancing, and plenty of surprises along the way!

Tickets on sale now!
Www.pta-events.co.uk/bentley