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11/07/25

Barton Manor Hosts Inaugural Trust Eco Challenge... find out more at:

13/06/25

Another first for BMS... students complete their first bronze expedition. See the pictures:

13/06/25

Excellent Barton Manor School First Ofsted Report. Find out more at:

16/05/25

Our uniform suppliers have a special offer from Monday 19 May - don't miss out!

05/05/25

Could your child be BMS' next Young Musician of the Year! Find out more:

05/05/25

BMS students have embraced the Duke of Edinburgh Award for the first time. See what they got up to:

26/11/24

The Charles Dickens School is looking for a Cover Supervisor to join the team in Broadstairs. This role would suit someone who wants to support teaching & learning in a school. Find out more:

25/11/24

BMS and Porchlight Christmas Gift Appeal 2024! Simply wrap/package your gift(s) in festive gift wrap. This could be in a box or gift bag and write a note in a card. Advise if for a male or female or unisex. Hand into the School by 11 December. Thank you.

04/11/24

Barton Court Academy Trust is looking for two experienced Finance professionals to join the team based in Canterbury. Find out more: … and

13/10/24

Barton Manor School has been recognised for its commitment to helping pupils stay safe online. Check out the award the School has been given:

13/10/24

BMS Year 9 Students have enjoyed their first enrichment day this year - the Imperial War Museum. See more at:

30/09/24

Once again, Barton Manor students have raised a large sum of money for local homeless charity, . To see what students did, visit:

10/09/24

Looking for a school for entry into Year 7 in September 2025? Visit Barton Manor School this October:

25/06/24

Inspiring students to learn languages through football - find out what Barton Manor School organised for their students recently: www.

06/06/24

Sign up now to exhibit at the Careers Event at Barton Court Grammar School. For more information and to book your place, email careers.org

22/05/24

On Saturday 4 May 2024, Barton Court Grammar School hosted the East Kent Megafinal, the largest post-COVID chess tournament, adult or junior, in East Kent. Learn more about the event and the School: Latest News - Barton Court Grammar School

21/05/24

On 4 May, Barton Court hosted the largest post-COVID chess tournament, adult or junior, in East Kent... the Kent Megafinal. Read more at

20/05/24

All students have had an assembly from Porchlight in preparation for our big charity event 'The Big Sleep Out' in July. Find out more: The Big Sleep Out 2024 is not too far away! - Latest News - Barton Manor School

10/05/24

We are delighted to be awarded status which recognises the value we place on music both within the curriculum and through extra curricular activities & events. Read more:

09/05/24

Late in March, students enjoyed our latest careers fair. Thank you to the local businesses and course providers for coming along to inspire our students. Read about the event at:

15/04/24

Pupils and staff at Barton Manor School have embarked on an exciting journey to gain a prestigious Artsmark Award. Find out more at:

15/04/24

Our fantastic school is recruiting more admin staff... have a look and see if something grabs your interest!

06/03/24

Y8 Students at BMS will also be attending...

08/12/23

06/12/23

Why Use Thinkers' Keys?

Strategy used to develop critical and creative thinking. The Thinker's Keys are represented by twenty key questions that require the person to think of their own unique answer or response.

But what is critical and creative thinking?

It is a set of skills and attitudes that are deployed selectively to evaluate arguments (reasons and their companion conclusions) according to explicit standards of rationality.

Why using thinkers' keys?

  1. The majority of the Keys place emphasis upon the development of innovative and creative thinking:Creative thinking can be exciting and enjoyable. This active participation can then create a positive attitude towards the learning process.
  2. The stimulation of creativity in learning heightens the emotional link with that learning. This emotional involvement boosts the effectiveness of our memory systems.
  3. Developing our creative potential will strengthen our ability to cope with change.

If there is one thing that we can guarantee into the 21st century, it will be the exponential rate of change that will affect the world. When our thinking is open-ended and accepting of new ideas, we become much more capable of adapting to these changing circumstances.

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