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Wellbeing Award for Schools
The School is proud to announce that we have been again achieved the Wellbeing Award for Schools.
We are very pleased with the assessor’s concluding statement (see below) as we feel that it really shows the essence of our school community.
"At the heart of the school is a deeply embedded commitment to support the wellbeing of the whole community which is being enacted daily and is well recognised and understood by members of the school community and enables everyone to feel safe and connected and to thrive in a supportive environment where they know they are cared for and valued.
Leaders and staff recognise that this supports and underpins academic excellence and a happy child who is well supported and feels valued is most likely to fulfil their potential."
Thank you to parents, staff and pupils for giving us feedback, which is allowed us to evaluate our position ahead of the assessment and set out a new plan for the next three years.
Since the end of the pandemic the importance and understanding of wellbeing has become prominent on the national agenda and our work at the school has reflected this. We continue to strive to support not just the pupils and staff, but their families as well, in fact our whole community. The thoroughness of the award assists us in doing this by challenging us think deeper about what is required. This guides us to even better sustainable practice, all key reasons why we think it is worthwhile reapplying.
We would like to thank all the parents and carers who took time out to complete the Wellbeing Award for Schools questionnaires, from the feedback we identified the following areas that we will continue to develop:
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Key development points from feedback from WAS questionnaires |
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Reiterate the ways that pupils can get support for themselves and others. |
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Greater consistency across the teaching staff and subjects with the awarding of rewards. |
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Continue working to achieve a balance between academic success and supporting the students’ wellbeing |
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Further support with mobile phone use and understanding of social media |
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Have clear information in one place on who to contact depending on the situation. |
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The school should give parents more information about topics around MHWB of what has been covered during the wellbeing weeks so that support can be continued at home. |
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Give further information for parents and carers on how to access to more practical workshops. |
More specific information about the award can be found in the link below:
WAS - Wellbeing Award for Schools | AwardPlace
Our wellbeing mission statement was developed as part of the initial award application with input from all stakeholders. It reflects and expands on the School’s vision, values, aims and ethos.
Mission Statement
At Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School we are committed to promoting positive wellbeing and mental health for all of members of our school community. We strive to create an environment which has a whole school approach in providing excellent support and intervention for all individuals in order to maintain their positive wellbeing and mental health. Health and wellbeing are to be at the heart of everything we do and we will drive the message forward to ensure that mental health is the “responsibility of all” across the whole school community.
Next Steps
Once the questionnaires have been completed the new strategy will be developed and shared with the community before the re-evaluation day in October.
If you have any further questions or comments please contact Mr Wallbridge via: