Personal Development
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developing responsible, respectful and active citizens
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promoting equality of opportunity
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promoting an inclusive environment
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developing pupils’ character, giving them qualities they need to flourish in society
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developing pupils’ confidence and resilience so that they can keep themselves mentally healthy
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preparing pupils for the next phase of education
- well developed RSE and PSHE curriculum
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the range, quality and take-up of extracurricular activities
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the opportunities we provide for our pupils to develop their character
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how our curriculum subjects contribute to pupils’ personal development
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the quality of the guidance and support we give all pupils
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Provide a curriculum which extends beyond the academic, providing for pupils’ broader development and wider development such as trips and visits
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Plan the curriculum and wider work of the school to support the pupils to be confident, resilient and independent
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Ensure there is high-quality pastoral support within the school for all children who need it
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Strive to prepare children for life in modern Britain and British values, and for them to understand how to be responsible, active citizens that contribute positively to society
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Pride ourselves on promoting inclusion, equality and diversity within the school
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Give our children opportunities and guidance so that they are prepared for future success in education, employment or training as they transition through their next stages in life
- Make links within the school community and beyond to develop citizenship - this is with a wide range of people of all different ages and interests e.g. residential homes/charities/local twinning organisation
- We give all children in school a wide selection of opportunities and activities which develop their talents, skills and experiences beyond the classroom
- Instill a love of learning and plan in SMSC opportunities across the subjects, medium, term plans and school
- A well planned PSHE and RSE curriculum which promotes a number of aspects linked to personal development such as; safety, physical health and mental health, risk taking, changes in their own body, values, choices, drugs
- Have high expectations for all and help children self regulate and understand their emotions
We offer a variety of clubs to enhance children's personal development.
2023/24
Biking
Choir
Colouring club
Dance
Multi Sports
Gardening Club
Friday Fun with breakfast
Art
Biking
Yoga
Phonics Booster
SATS booster
Gardening Club
Friday Fun with breakfast
Netball
Rounders
Lego
Visitors
Champion Mountain Biker
PC Tom
Open the book
Reverend Michelle
Food Bank
Authors
Trips 2023/24
Pantomime
Dark Hill
Perrygrove
Literature festival
Viney Hill
Whitemead
Cattle Country
Sling cafe
Residential home
Local forest
Dean Heritage visit
Dean academy
Ofsted
It was wonderful to hear their short stories being read aloud at the presentation evening by a local Author.
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Parent feedback October 2023
Strongly agree/Agree |
Strongly Agree/ Agree |
Disagree/Strongly Disagree |
Don’t know |
My child is happy at this school (95%) |
95% |
5%
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0% |
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My child feels safe at school (95%) |
95% |
0 |
5% |
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The pupils behave well (84%) |
84% |
5% |
11% |
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Points - My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. |
10% |
9% |
75% N/A/ Other
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The school makes me aware of what my child will be learning throughout the year (93%) |
93% |
4% |
3% |
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When I have raised concerns with the school they have dealt with it properly (77%) 10% don’t know |
77% |
13%
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10% (N/A) |
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My child has SEND and the school gives them the support they need to succeed |
20% |
0%
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80% (N/A or Don’t know) |
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The school has high expectations for my child (81%) 18% - don’t know |
81%
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6%
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18% |
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My child does well at this school (89%) 6% don’t know |
89% |
5% |
6% |
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The school lets me know how my child is doing (91%) 3% don’t know |
91% |
6%
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3% |
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There is a good range of subjects available (91%) 3% don’t know |
91% |
6%
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3% |
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My child can take part in clubs, events and activities at this school (80%) 5% don’t know |
91% |
5%
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5% |
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My school supports my child’s wider development (94%) 1% don’t know |
94%
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5%
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1% |
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I would recommend this school to another parent (86%) 8% don’t know |
86% |
6%
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8% |
128 Pupils completed the Wellbeing questionnaire. (green linked to safety/safeguarding)
Question number: |
Statement: |
Agree or Completely Agree |
Neither agree nor disagree |
Disagree |
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I know what is expected of me at school. |
91% |
4% |
5% |
2 |
I have everything that I need for school (e.g. equipment, uniform, PE kit etc.) |
95% |
2% |
3% |
3 |
I feel safe in school. |
88% |
8% |
4% |
4 |
There is someone at school who cares about me. |
89% |
8% |
3% |
5 |
I enjoy coming to school. |
78% |
13% |
9% |
6 |
The staff are nice to the pupils at school. |
93% |
4% |
3% |
7 |
Pupils behave well at school. |
73% |
20% |
7% |
8 |
There is someone I can talk to if I need help at school. |
91% |
4% |
5% |
9 |
The pupils are nice to each other at school. |
80% |
16% |
4% |
10 |
People listen to me at school. |
86% |
5% |
9% |
11 |
I generally enjoy school. |
80% |
10% |
10% |
12 |
I am doing well at school. |
92% |
6% |
2% |
13 |
I can cope with my school work. |
87% |
8% |
5% |
14 |
I feel happy at school. |
87% |
9% |
4% |
15 |
I know what to do if I feel worried about something at school. |
93% |
5% |
2% |
16 |
I feel like people notice when I have done well at school. |
82% |
12% |
6% |
17 |
I feel that I am treated fairly at school. |
83% |
6% |
11% |
Ellwood Community Primary School Believe, Achieve, Belong |
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Wider Opportunities |
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At Ellwood community primary school we have six values: Responsibility, Friendship, Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Honesty. They underpin our practice, guiding how we deal with day to day life in a primary school. |
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When looking at our curriculum driver ‘Our place in our area and in the wider world’ we aim to deliver a wide range of opportunities to the children at Ellwood School. Some of these are :
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