Whole School Element Evidence of Good Practice Notes 2. Ethos, culture and environment The school culture and environment promotes both physical and emotional health and wellbeing for all. The school culture and environment enable the engagement of the whole school community. Best use of space in the playground/outdoor areas is considered when children undertake physical activity. A variety of equipment is available for all children, e.g. playground equipment, trim trail throughout the school day including playtimes and lunchtimes. A range of extra-curricular sporting activities are offered to all pupils. The requirements of all pupils with additional needs are met, e.g. teaching assistant support, specialised equipment. The school regularly promotes physical activity E.g. displays, assemblies, newsletters, events. The school promotes ‘Active Travel’.
Whole School Element Evidence of Good Practice Notes 6. Assessment recording and evaluation Pupil progress and achievement are assessed, recorded and reported in line with current guidance and celebrated appropriately. The school monitors and evaluates provision in the curriculum to ensure quality of teaching and learning. Mechanisms are in place to assess whether learning has taken place in relation to physical activity work, e.g. PSHE skills ladder, on-line surveys, questionnaires, end of key stage statements. Pupil progress is monitored and pupils take a role in assessing their own progress. The schools reward scheme reflects personal development. Pupil progress in relation to Physical Activity/PE is recorded and reported to parents/carers. The school has regular opportunities to celebrate pupils’ Physical Activity achievements. What is provided within the curriculum is monitored and evaluated against agreed good practice and evidence based guidance.
Whole School Element Evidence of Good Practice Notes 7. Training The school identifies staff CPD needs for health and wellbeing and provides appropriate training and development opportunities The school supports staff in maintaining their health and wellbeing and encourages them to be positive role models. Staff have had the opportunity to learn about key physical activity messages in staff meetings or training events, Staff have received training for specific activities, e.g. Forest School, Playground Buddies, supervisor training, coaching etc. There are opportunities for staff take part in physical activity. Staff take part in P.E. lessons and appropriate clothing is worn. Staff are encouraged to share their sporting/physical activity achievements as appropriate. E.g. marathon, fun runs, swimming, dancing awards etc.
Whole School Element Evidence of Good Practice Notes 8. Support for pupils The school has systems to identify and meet the needs of vulnerable children and young people. The school has arrangements are in place to refer children and young people to specialist services that can give professional advice? E.g. contraception, sexual health, loss and bereavement, mental health, substance misuse. Arrangements for Safeguarding including the confidentiality of children and young people, parents/carers and staff who access advice and support via the school. The School has arrangements in place for transition Individual pupils who are identified as at risk are offered support, e.g. Go4It, healthy lifestyles clubs, school nurse support. Links/referrals are made to the school nurse/health services if there is a concern over a child’s weight or eating disorder. T here is a system in place to communicate on a need to know basis information about a specific child’s health. I information is passed on at each key stage to ensure pupil’s physical needs are met.