Validator report

27 February 2024

PWA-On Track Education - Westbury-BA13 4JY-27/Feb/2024

Areas for further development
The schools is clear about how they can continue to make progress and have a positive impact on pupil wellbeing, with plans in place to continue their excellent practice to ensure they don't lose momentum and enthusiasm. The school would like to encourage increased involvement from some parents/carers, as supporting parents/carers will have a positive effect on pupil wellbeing. They would also like to improve their website and ensure the staff have better control over content.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
1
Overall comments
A focused set of evidence was demonstrated, with appropriate and relevant commentary, that shows what the school had put in place over time. The impact of the measures taken is shown clearly and with insight to underlying factors. The school has understood what impact means and has been able to show this with clarity and consistency. The Lead team is knowledgeable, insightful and well supported by SLT.
School ref
Validator benchmark comments
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
The school has easily fulfilled this benchmark and has shown meangingful evidence to demonstrate their excellent practice. It is clear that the school has implemented numerous opportunities in which the whole-school community can
participate and the reports reflect that pupils find value in these opportunities, as well as that their awareness has been raised. Recent enrichment activities and fundraising opportunities in school have ensured that pupils have the chance to get involved and benefit from school life.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Pupil feedback shows that the various strategies and support measures put in place had a positive effect on their emotional wellbeing and mental health. The consistency offered by staff members has really paid off. The PSHE curriculum is written annually to reflect the changes needs of each cohort, and pupils are offered a wide range of opportunities to support their emotional and mental health.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
The evidence of impact provided shows how much the school has done to support pupils in-house and with external agencies. Not only do the pupils know where to access help and support but the parents/carers are reporting that they have seen these improvements in their children too.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
The staff feedback from training courses and various support opportunities has been very positive, with staff noting how much more confident and competent they feel when managing situations in school. They recognise how the investment in their professional development has had a positive impact on their practice.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
27/Feb/2024
Product attribute ref
Silver