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Posted on: 24/11/2024Jupiter Primary School scoops pioneering mental health award
Jupiter Primary School has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. The Bronze standard School Mental Health Award reflects Jupiter's outstanding mental health and wellbeing provision.
A wide range of activities are provided byt the school to boost the wellbeing of pupils and staff, including mindfulness sessions for whole classes, groups or 1:1, mindful cuppa sessions for parents, wellbeing pupil ambassadors, a staff wellbeing committee and working closely with professionals to signpost families. Work has included redesigning the whole school curriculum with regards to the intent and implementation to include our vision and values. Threaded throughout our curriculum the following elements are key: the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum; raising aspirations and inspirations; fostering positive growth mindsets and character strengths; devising a referral system, and reducing stigma associated with mental health.
The school also works with staff to reduce workload and staff voice is used effectively to assess staff wellbeing and workload, using the results to inform action plans and support initiatives. A range of support mechanisms are in place for staff, and by prioritising mental health and wellbeing within its staffing culture, Jupiter Primary creates an environment where staff members feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.
Jupiter Primary School headteacher Karen Armstrong said: “Mental health and wellbeing has never been more important and as a school we made it a priority in recent years to prioritise our mental health and wellbeing provision. I am extremely proud of this accreditation and this will stand as a constant reminder and motivation in ensuring we continue to have a positive impact and promote good mental health and wellbeing throughout our school community”.
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Posted on: 12/11/2024Learner Voice Council Induction Day: Secondary
Danes Educational Trust proudly hosted its fourth annual Learner Voice Council (LVC) Induction Day, bringing together secondary school students and staff from across the Trust in a vibrant celebration of leadership, collaboration, and skill-building. The day served as an inspiring launchpad for young leaders embarking on their LVC journey.
Held at Onslow St Audrey’s School, the event featured a dynamic workshop carousel designed to equip students with essential skills through engaging sessions, each offering a unique perspective on leadership development:
Oracy Workshop led by Nicola Spencer, Danes Educationaly Trust English Lead
Teaching & Learning Workshop with Amy Ring, Assistant Headteacher at Onslow St Audrey's School
Teamwork Workshop run by Elstree Screen Arts Academy’s Prefect Team
Research Workshop delivered by Onslow St Audrey’s Sixth Form Team
The sessions, led with energy and expertise, encouraged students to enhance their public speaking and active listening skills, emphasised practical tools and strategies for negotiation, communication, and research – foundational skills for the young leaders poised to make a difference in their schools and communities.
Miles Conway, Trust Learning Lead for Learner Leadership, shared:
"It was an absolute pleasure to see all of our schools collaboratively come together. The LVC students were so dedicated and engaged, and I look forward to the meaningful changes the students make at all levels of the Trust. Special thanks go to the dedicated workshop leaders, facilitators and student leaders who made the day a resounding success."
The Learner Voice Council continues to grow in impact and ambition, underscoring Danes Educational Trust’s commitment to fostering student leadership and voice across its schools - ‘making the difference together’.
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