2023-24 Academic Year at a Glance

Highlights of our curriculum impact include:

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100% of students agreed that the Year 7 Values Day helped them to ‘know and understand more’ about the school values and how they can be demonstrated in their lives.

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87% of students have a better understanding of what depression is and know “there are people out there who can help” after a targeted Mental Health Workshop led by our Creative Team.

Highlights of our curriculum impact include:

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100% of students agreed that the Year 7 Values Day helped them to ‘know and understand more’ about the school values and how they can be demonstrated in their lives.

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87% of students have a better understanding of what depression is and know “there are people out there who can help” after a targeted Mental Health Workshop led by our Creative Team.

“I have learnt that porn can change the way you act and think. It can also be addictive”.

“In future I will try to be more aware of what I’m saying / doing when posting online.”

“I’ve always wanted to look like those models. Now I don’t because I know they are photoshopped.”

“I learned that I have the right to wait and say no…”

“I still get anxiety sometimes, but I know I have techniques that I can use to get through it.”

“Learning about a growth mindset has been really helpful to me. This course has made me feel happier in life.”

“I already feel better just talking about things. I like that you are giving me things to think about and goals to work towards. I’m feeling like I can deal with certain things better…”

“I still get anxiety sometimes, but I know I have techniques that I can use to get through it.”

Case Studies of Impact

Student A was experiencing serious anxiety issues and only accessing two lessons a day, but by the end of the intervention course she was attending four lessons a day.

Student B had a consistently high level of behaviour points which decreased by 53% when comparing 3 weeks prior and 3 weeks since mentoring began. “These mentoring sessions have helped me to understand the impact of my actions. I now know the importance of thinking before I act.”

Student C was referred due to low self–esteem, stress and anxiety which was affecting many relationships. The student’s understanding of how to deal with anxiety, find peace and experience joy increased by 75% on completion of the course. “I feel more confident in myself and more confident knowing I’m not alone.”

Student D had significant reduction in self-harm and suicide attempts after becoming more positively engaged in school through interventions.

Student E was referred due to serious behavioural issues. As a result of anger intervention sessions, the student attended all their classes and is not interrupting lessons or being removed from any classrooms.

Student F was struggling to work through their process of grieving after losing a close family member and friend, which was impacting behaviour in school. Prior to starting one of our courses, they had on average 3 negative behaviour points each week. Since completing the course, the student is receiving 0 negative points each week.

GRACE ACADEMY Coventry
INSPECTED JAN 2024

“The school places an exceptionally strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development. The school ‘puts its arm around the community’ to celebrate and support pupils inside and outside school.”

OFSTED REPORT – GOOD OVERALL – OUTSTANDING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

GRACE ACADEMY SOLIHULL
INSPECTED MAY 2022

Leaders understand the needs of their community. They provide a range of support for parents, such as mental health workshops and parenting support. The daily breakfast club is well attended. Leaders ensured that this continued during the national lockdown and provided breakfast each day from community sites.”

OFSTED REPORT – GOOD OVERALL

ELIZABETH WOODVILLE SCHOOL
INSPECTED NOV 2022

“Pupils value the work of the ethos team. The work that older pupils do to help homeless people in Manchester develops them both socially and morally. Pupils also appreciate the support and education they receive for good mental health.”

OFSTED REPORT – GOOD FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

RUSHDEN ACADEMY
INSPECTED SEPTEMBER 2022

“The curriculum ensures that pupils learn about healthy relationships and British values. The well-established ‘ethos project’ supports pupils’ personal development, including their spiritual development. Leaders have invested in a strategy for developing pupils’ strength of character. This is helping pupils to become resilient and independent.”

OFSTED REPORT – GOOD OVERALL