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This week at forest school, students took part in hands-on outdoor learning that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Using the natural environment around them, some students carefully crafted bows and arrows, exploring how different types of wood vary in strength and flexibility, while others designed and built bird feeders from natural resources. The session supported practical skills, respect for nature, and curiosity about the natural world, giving students the chance to learn through exploration and play in a calm, green setting. #ForestSchool #TeamVBC
A brilliant start for some of our new pupils in Harbour 💚
Getting to know each other, burning off energy and enjoying a kickabout together
Connection, movement and smiles – just how it should be
#TeamVBC #HarbourProvision #FreshStarts #PositivePlay #BuildingConnections #AlternativeProvision
Year 7puipls took part in Bike Ability, where they learned how to ride their bikes more safely and confidently. They practiced important skills such as balancing, signaling, and checking for traffic, as well as understanding road signs and rules.
By the end of Bike Ability, they had not only improved their cycling skills but also learned how to stay safe and responsible when riding on the roads.
WRAP session today
Today’s session focused on introducing WRAP, building a sense of group, and exploring the theme of goals. Pupils engaged really well, sharing ideas and contributing to a flowing discussion around what goals are, why they matter, and identifying both short- and long-term goals.
A genuinely positive session with great participation from everyone 👏
#WRAP #PersonalDevelopment #GoalSetting #TeamVBC #PositiveSteps #PupilVoice
“The systems and structures that you have put in place ensure that pupils feel safe at school.”
“Pupils talked to us about the way in which you
and your staff celebrate difference and help to make everyone feel valued.”
“In classrooms, pupils focus hard and respond well to any advice and guidance that is given to them.”
“An SEMH curriculum runs through the heart of your school.”
“Pupils told inspectors that they really value the way in which they feel respected at your school.”
“Your school helps pupils to become
confident rounded young people.”
“Inspectors saw first-hand the way in which your staff spoke to pupils with compassion and respect.”
“The most striking aspect of your school is the way in which you plan to support pupils’ individual needs.”
“Once at school, the life coach works with
individuals to help them to deal with any anxieties that they may have.”
“Teachers and teaching assistants work hard to ensure that pupils are ‘nudged’ in the right direction in lessons.”
“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”
“Pupils make strides socially and emotionally.”
“A time of ‘reflection’ at the end of the
day allows pupils to consider how they have performed at school and helps them to focus on their attitudes and behaviours. ”
“Pupils value the way in which you and your
staff make everyone feel included.”
“Teachers consider
pupils’ emotional well-being deeply and give them space when they need to refocus.”
“Pupils are given chances to reflect upon this
through ‘life books’ where observations are made, and improvements praised.”
“Pupils at your school feel safe.”
“Pupils welcome new arrivals with understanding and compassion.”
“You seek to identify any triggers which cause pupils to behave erratically and you work towards eliminating these.”
“All pupils benefit from targets to help them to develop their social and emotional skills and to build a level of resilience.”
“Teaching at your school is characterised by positive relationships between members of staff and pupils.”
“The work of the
life coach can include one-to-one work in addition to positive thinking strategies,
mindfulness and aromatherapy.”
“Before coming to
school, you and other leaders work hard to understand the needs of individual
pupils.”
“Within classrooms, teachers reward positive behaviours consistently.”
