Broomhill Junior School

Awards

Essential Award
Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist

About the school's work

Bristol Ideal Award: July 2023 to July 2026

The Bristol Ideal Award is a set of standards for settings to follow to improve their approach to healthy relationships, domestic abuse, and sexual violence.

Broomhill Junior's effort on the Bristol Ideal award is impressive and truly deserving of recognition. The school went the extra mile to involve the entire school community and make them aware of their work for the award.

The school felt that opening their doors and being more available has resulted in increased trust and has strengthened relationships with parents and families.

All staff undertake safeguarding and relevant training, but they are particularly proud that two members of staff trained specifically on domestic violence and sexual abuse (DVSA) (child and adult).

The staff are versed in challenging any racist or homophobic incidents using a supportive and educational approach, training on how to report / whistleblowing / Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) etc is also available.

Broomhill Junior School values include collaboration, inclusion, and respect. The school focuses on promoting diversity and challenging stereotypes.

Here are a few selected examples of their good practice:

  • They have a clear and well communicated policy on reporting any worrying language or behaviour e.g., name calling, jokes, cat calling, and inappropriate touching.
  • Consent has been added to RSE teaching and policy in line with recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)report.
  • They now cover the world reimagined programme across the school, which is a positive development from Black History Month

Based on pupil’s feedback, changes have been made cloakrooms and breaks had been made to increase pupils’ sense of security/safety.

Well done Broomhill Junior School!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Award: October 2022 to October 2025 

Congratulations to Broomhill Junior School on achieving the Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialist Award.

The strengths of the submission included (but are not limited to):

  • Focusing on supporting staff mental health by offering internal and external, confidential support 
  • Planning staff training around identified staff and pupils needs
  • Having clear system of referrals 
  • Taking part in national mental health awareness days
  • Became Period Friendly School
  • Inviting parents to share their concerns and ideas
  • Introduced Class Dojo to ensure instant contact between teachers and parents and carers

Well done Broomhill Junior School!

Essential Award: 16 February 2021 to 16 February 2024

Congratulations to Broomhill Junior School on achieving our new Essential Award during such a challenging period!

They demonstrated good practice across a range of areas, but particularly in relation to mental health and wellbeing for its pupils and their families, as well as the staff.

The school has mechanisms in place that enable pupils to express their views and influence decisions on health and wellbeing in school including the school council having "Healthy Schools" on every agenda.

Pastoral support in school is tailored to meet specific needs of vulnerable children ensuring positive relationships are nurtured providing all children with a safe place and person to express their views and opinions.

Well done Broomhill Junior School, keep up the good work!