Fair Furlong Primary

Awards

Fair Furlong Primary has embedded a strong whole-school school approach to health and wellbeing.

Key strengths include:

robust understanding of pupil needs through the Bristol Pupil Voice Survey, Leuven scales, Child Protection Online Management System (CPOMs) monitoring, weekly mental health health and behaviour triage, and close work with the family link team for attendance
a trauma informed approach supported by continuous professional development (CPD), therapeutic input, safeguarding handovers and consistent use of CPOMs to monitor informed approach supported by CPD, therapeutic input, safeguarding handovers and consistent use of CPOMs to monitor concerns
clear support pathways including an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), one to one mentoring, groups, sensory circuits, movement breaks and supervision for all staff
strong pupil voice mechanisms, with school council, surveys, worry boxes, and inclusive communication tools such as Makaton, widget symbols, and structured oracy work
a healthier food environment, with caterers achieving Bristol Eating Better Silver award, promotion of healthy lunchboxes, and a water and and milk-only policy
high-quality physical activity offer, including 2 hours of PE weekly, daily movement breaks, extensive before and after school clubs, and swimming
a joined-up PSHE curriculum using Jigsaw and other PSHE curriculum resources, reinforced through assemblies, PE, science and whole school events

The school is most proud of:

'the children's ability to talk about how they're feeling and what they need to do to improve health and wellbeing'
'the consistency in our approach to PE and PSHE'
'our school aims to inspire all children to develop a love of physical activity and sport. Through good physical education, whole school values and a whole child approach, we aim to nurture confident, resilient children who will strive for their personal best'
'we listen to our children's wants and needs and provide them with a range of active and healthy experiences through breakfast clubs, lunchtimes, and after school activities.'

As a result of working with the Bristol Healthy Schools Programme the school noticed:

'increased confidence, knowledge and skills of all staff in teaching PE and sport'
'broader experience of a range of sports and activities offered to all pupils'
'increased participation in competitive sport'