Validator report

18 July 2023

PWA-Carshalton High School for Girls -SM5 2QX-18/Jul/2023

Areas for further development
As we discussed, you probably already have examples of impact from existing surveys, reports etc but you could also put together case studies realating to individuals or groups of students, collect feedback from small groups of students or staff or use other means to show this impact. You can probaly evidence several of the benchmarks from one student survey or a few focus groups. See the various examples of ways to evidence impact on the website as they should give you more ideas.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
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Overall comments
It is clear from the information presented that the school has worked really hard to increase its wellbeing provision and there are clearly some great examples of practice. Unfortunately, we need to see evidence of the DIFFERENCE this has made for students - how it has improved their experience.
Validator benchmark comments
Comments on impact identified during validation
I can see that you have put lots in place but, as we discussed, we need to see some tangible impact of these changes. You could use a broad range of feedback from pupils or staff for this - have a look at the examples on the website as you probably already have material you could use. Otherwise, perhaps survey a couple of year groups or convene some student focus groups to discuss what they have learned from wellbeing related activities, their increased awareness of sources of support or information etc.
• examples of pupils’
Comments on impact identified during validation
The feedback from student leaders is helpful here. Perhaps you could also include a couple of case studies from students who have accessed the wellbeing room or survey students about strategies they use to support their own wellbeing. Again, see the other examples on the website.
Comments on impact identified during validation
The curriculum is interesting but we need to see what impact it has had. How do you know, for example, that "students have an increased sense of belonging now through our changing up of our noticeboards". You could also ask them to review or audit the changes to the PSHE curicullum - what has improved, what could still be better etc. Or use evidence of increases in pupils’ knowledge and skills around emotional wellbeing and mental health (for example, from monitoring of PSHEE and other provision).
Comments on impact identified during validation
How do you know that students "are aware of how much sleep they should have and do have strong knowledge of the healthy and active lifestyle they should be following" or that "the number of students cycling and walking to school has increased". Include that data here. You could also review the impact of the enhanced PE provision and whether this has increased engagement. Again, see the examples on the website as well.
Comments on impact identified during validation
You could survey the students about the impact of the Pastoral Support Officers and about what they know about where to access support and how they feel about the different options available.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Survey the staff (or conduct interviews with a few of them about the impact of ELSA or Mental Health Champion training on their practice and confidence to support students. You could also use feedback from or evaluations of particular training sessions. Again, see other suggestions on the website
Comments on impact identified during validation
Include some feedback from parents about the webinars. Has engagement with these increased over time? That would also be useful data here. Also think about case studies, evidence of how feedback from parental consultations has led to changes in your provision, accounts from parents of how the school has supported their child’s or and/or their own wellbeing etc.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Collect feedback from your anti-bullying or Girls On Board ambassadors or, even better, from students who have accessed their services. You've included some examples of student feedback here so you could include the original data with notes of what has changed as a result.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is not accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
18/Jul/2023
Product attribute ref
Gold