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The objectives of the Association are to advance the education of the students of the school by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education in the school.
Strengthening connections between the staff, parents and the wider school community
Advising the leadership and management on key plans and developments
Organising activities, including fundraising, to support the school and enhance students' learning.
The benefits at the end of the Bedales journey are palpable: young people who are open minded, socially advanced and comfortable around adults and the opposite sex"
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A unique place where interesting people do interesting things and creativity and academia exist in perfect harmony
They treat the children with real respect, not as adults, but as equal human beings."
“The atmosphere throughout Bedales reflects a collaborative style with openness and kindness across parents, teachers and students.”
Each year the Bedales Parents’ Association (BPA) receives 0.1% of school fees (approximately £20,000) to be distributed as grants to be used within the school community for the benefit of the students.
Each year the Bedales Parents’ Association (BPA) receives 0.1% of school fees (approximately £20,000) to be distributed as grants to be used within the school community for the benefit of the students.
At Bedales, student-led innovation is more than encouraged - it’s actively funded. Through the BPA Enhancement Bids programme, students across the Whole School are empowered to turn creative ideas into reality, enriching the life and landscape of the community. From biodiversity boards designed by eco-conscious students, to a photography dark room imagined by budding artists, the initiative reflects our belief in student agency and purposeful learning.
Recent bids have also supported outdoor classrooms, forge tools, a portable cricket cage, portable Podcast studio and playground improvements - each project initiated and shaped by those who benefit most. Whether it's equipment, resources or space to explore something new and enhance school life, we want to hear it.
Applications are open to all students via the school Heads. If help is needed preparing a bid, peers, parents and teachers are always on hand.
Decisions are made by the BPA in the Summer term, though urgent requests are considered year-round. Once approved, funds are released by the school Bursar and the transformation begins.
The Enhancement Bids programme isn’t just a fund, it’s a statement that student ideas matter.
For any questions about admissions to Bedales Senior, Prep and Pre-prep schools, please contact the Admissions team
Email: admissions@bedales.org.uk
Tel: 01730 711733 (Senior) 01730 711558 (Prep/Pre-prep)
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