Awards

The Historical Association Quality Mark is an award that recognises the excellence of history provision in a school. The Quality Mark provides a framework for success in which to develop outstanding provision. There is a quality assured framework for a school working to achieve the Quality mark to follow, with a clear assessment procedure delivered by independent Historical Association appointed assessors.

Our assessor found that, "The History provision at Barrow Hedges Primary School is strong, vibrant, and dynamic. The supportive senior leadership team enables the subject leader to conduct active research to continually develop the subject both within the school, and beyond."

This national accreditation is awarded to early years providers which meet the Quality Mark Standard.  Each Quality Mark award will last for three years, after which a renewal assessment is required. At Barrow Hedges we have been successful in attaining this award for the last five years. 

The Quality Mark for Early Years promotes and supports the development of young children in their communication, language and early mathematical skills. This is achieved through providing investigative learning opportunities suitable for the stage of development each child has reached, with support from skilled practitioners. Such a positive start in their early years gives every child the ‘bedrock’ of a good education and sets them up with the skills they need for their future school and adult lives.

To achieve a Quality Mark a provider must undergo an assessment, carried out by an external accredited assessor, against the 10 ‘Elements’ of the Quality Mark for the Early Years framework. These include reviewing young children’s learning needs and planning their next steps, providing safe, stimulating resources and equipment – both indoors and outdoors - and having skilled early years practitioners. Positive partnerships with families and effective monitoring and evaluation are also required - particularly to achieve renewal when continuing development must be demonstrated.

The Platinum School Games mark is the highest level of PE award available. Only a handful of schools in the borough have achieved Platinum. To receive the award we have proven the following over at least 4 consecutive years:

• Delivering 30 active minutes for at least 50% of the school population.
• Aware of our least active pupils and have planned provision to increase daily physical activity levels.
• Our curriculum offers equal opportunities regardless of gender.
• Have a CPD plan that aligns to our staff's needs.
• Adopt a physical literacy informed approach to our offer.
• Have a formal structure of young Sports Leaders to engage our pupils.
• Participate in a range of inter-school competitions/events.
• Have a broad and balanced PE curriculum.
• Have systems in place to support children when transitioning between stages/years.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust has been awarded the Trust Value Award by Edurio and has achieved the enviable position of being in the top ten multi academy trusts in England.

This award recognises excellence in creating environments where staff feel confident in the value of being part of the trust. The CEO of Endurio states, 'The achievement highlights the importance of a supportive community where staff feel appreciated and aligned with the trust's mission.'

The Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) is a nationally recognised validation of inclusive practice and ongoing commitment to developing educational inclusion that can be awarded to Uk schools. It provides an evaluative framework that supports organisational self-assessment. With a strong theoretical and research base, the Inclusive School Award provides a validation of current practice and a detailed report summarising the findings

The Inclusion Quality Principles are:

• Promoting access and diversity
• Raising achievement for all
• Creating an environment for all to succeed
• Improving the inclusive nature of all schools

There are eight elements to the award which include:

• Element 1 - The Inclusion Values of the School
• Element 2 - Leadership and Management and Accountability
• Element 3 - Curriculum –Structure, Pupil Engagement and Adaption
• Element 4 - Teaching and Learning – Learning Environment, Planning Resources, Pedagogy
• Element 5 – Assessment
• Element 6 - Behaviour, Attitudes to Learning and Personal Development
• Element 7 - Parents, Carers, Guardians
• Element 8 - Links with Local, Wider and Global Community

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The Anchored School safeguarding quality mark is a prestigious award to achieve and it demonstrates that all leaders within the school and the assessed areas have a dedication to the pupils within school.

The Anchored Schools Safeguarding Review was completed over a two-day visit and their review process focused on specific areas allowing for a thorough and robust report. The Extensive and Enhanced Review provided actions and recommendations for us as a school, to ensure that our safeguarding is not only compliant and effective, but that our safeguarding practices are thoroughly embedded to secure the safety and wellbeing of your entire community.

The specific areas reviewed included –

• Leadership and Management
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Statutory Compliance, Guidance and Policies
• Attendance
• Strategic Leadership of Safeguarding
• Safer Recruitment
• Single Central Record
• Managing Allegations
• Multi Agency Working
• Recording and Reporting
• Site Safety
• Individual Considerations
• Behaviour and Bullying
• ·         PSHE Curriculum
• ·         ICT
• ·         Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment
• ·         Preventing Extremism

Healthy Schools is a national initiative that aims to support the health and wellbeing of children. In 2013, a London-specific initiative was funded by the Mayor of London to help schools to refresh, revive and re-establish healthy environments. 

In 2021, we received the Healthy Schools Gold Award for our work on Mental Health and Wellbeing. This is done both on a class level as well as through our ELSA team, nurture groups & behaviour mentoring. We have continued to develop our provision and practice to ensure our children are as best supported as possible.