Intent

Our Health and Wellbeing activities are designed to:

• Support students’ social, emotional and physical development
• Promote positive mental health and emotional regulation
• Develop key characteristics of the Furrowfield Way, including being imaginative, collaborative, inquisitive, resilient and reflective
• Provide opportunities for success, engagement and inclusion for all students

These sessions aim to ensure that students develop the skills, confidence and resilience required to participate fully in school life and prepare for their future pathways.

Implementation

Health and Wellbeing activities take place every Friday afternoon and are delivered through a structured programme of activities linked to students’ weekly achievement.

Throughout the week, students are awarded points for demonstrating positive behaviour, effort and engagement. These are carefully tracked and converted into a percentage, which determines the range of activities students are able to access.

This approach:

• Reinforces clear expectations and consistency
• Promotes accountability and self-reflection
• Encourages positive behaviour and sustained effort over time

Students take part in a wide range of inclusive activities, including:

• Sports and physical activities to promote health and teamwork
• Outdoor and Forest School opportunities to support regulation and wellbeing
• Creative activities such as art, crafts and design
• Music provision, including guitars, drums and therapeutic instruments
• Cooking and life skills to develop independence
• Team-building and problem-solving activities
• Therapeutic and sensory-based activities, including relaxation and mindfulness

These activities are carefully planned to meet the diverse needs of our students, particularly those with SEMH needs, and ensure that all students are able to participate and succeed.

Impact

Friday Health and Wellbeing activities have a significant impact on:

• Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate improved engagement, positive behaviour and increased motivation
• Personal Development: Students develop confidence, resilience, social skills and self-awareness
• Wellbeing: Students are better able to regulate their emotions, reduce anxiety and build positive relationships
• Attendance and Engagement: Students are more motivated to attend school and participate fully in learning

These sessions provide students with opportunities to reflect on their week, celebrate success and build the skills needed to engage positively in school life.

Our Commitment

Through our Friday Health and Wellbeing programme, we ensure that students are supported to develop not only academically, but also socially and emotionally.

This contributes to a calm, safe and inclusive environment, where students are able to thrive, make sustained progress and achieve the best possible life chances.