We aim to be a healthy school. This means that we encourage healthy bodies and healthy minds. We want the children to make good choices regarding healthy foods and the children are encouraged to eat a healthy snack at breaktime ; cheese, fruit or plan rice cakes. In KS1, children are given free fruit and in KS2, we have recognised the importance of eating fruit so the parents provide fresh fruit for all children.

Our healthy schools week is extremely popular with the children. During this week, they get to try sports and physical activities that they may not have tried before : pilates, boxing, golf with the view that they may be inspired to take up a new sport. During this week, we particularly focus on looking after our bodies and minds with speakers (parents and others) talking to the children about keeping ourselves healthy.

We have also introduced mindfulness into school - with a particular focus on breathing techniques through brain breaks (3 times a day) and teaching children to be in the present moment. We are teaching children about how their brain works, about mindful listening, mindful seeing as well as empathy and respect. 

Our running track is very popular with the children and  all children run for 10 minutes at least 3 times per week. This is in addition to the PE curriculum time as well as before and after school clubs that are offered.

Teacher workload and wellbeing

As a senior leadership team, we are extremely mindful of the wellbeing and workload of our staff to ensure that our staff are able to deliver a first class curriculum and ensure that all children flourish. To understand how we do this, please read the document below: