New wellbeing milestone for Elton Primary School
Elton Primary School, part of The Keep Learning Trust, is celebrating after achieving the Bronze Emotionally Friendly Schools (EFS) accreditation, recognising the school's commitment to supporting the emotional health and wellbeing of both pupils and staff.
The award follows a 12-month journey to further strengthen wellbeing across the school. Through the work of its dedicated Emotionally Friendly Schools team, made up of teaching and support staff, Elton Primary has embedded a whole-school approach to mental health, ensuring emotional wellbeing is at the heart of school life.
As part of the assessment process, the school provided evidence against 17 key criteria and achieved the maximum 17 out of 17 points. The accreditation recognised the school's work across areas including staff wellbeing, classroom practice, identifying pupils' needs and providing appropriate support, as well as its focus on helping children develop co-regulation and self-regulation skills.
Miss Carolyn Ashworth, Headteacher at Elton Primary School, said: "We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Bronze Emotionally Friendly Schools accreditation. Supporting the emotional wellbeing of our children and staff is at the heart of everything we do, and this award recognises the continued dedication shown by our entire school community. We know that children learn best when they feel safe, supported and understood, and we remain committed to strengthening our approach to wellbeing."
The EEF accreditation is not the only way the school’s focus on wellbeing has been recognised. Elton has recently achieved Platinum myHappymind accreditation and been recognised as a myHappymindFlagship School, making the EFS Bronze award the latest addition to its growing list of recognitions.
Through the myHappymind programme, pupils develop resilience, confidence, self-esteem and strategies to help them understand and manage their emotions.
David Stephens, CEO of Keep Learning Trust, added: "The recognition from the EEF and myHappymind bodies are a real testament to the dedication, passion and care shown every day by Miss Ashworth and the entire team at Elton Primary School. They are setting a fantastic example of what can be achieved when wellbeing and emotional and mental health are given the priority they deserve.
“Across the Keep Learning Trust, we want every child to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. Elton's success shows what is possible and reflects the high standards we strive for across all of our schools."
