Pendle Community High School and College-BB9 8LF

Award packages

Pupil Wellbeing Award - GOLD Package

School address line 1

Oxford Road

School address line 2

Nelson

School postcode

BB9 8LF

School name

Pendle Community High School and College

School town/city

Nelson

Awards packages progress

Award ref

Pupil Wellbeing Award

School context

Pendle Community High School and college is in Nelson, which is in the most deprived 10% of the local authority districts. The school caters for 162 SEND pupils aged 11-19, all of whom have an EHCP. 36% of pupils are EAL and 55% are eligible for Pupil Premium.

School goals and ambitions

On our award journey, we hope to create a lasting culture of wellbeing that empowers every pupil and staff member to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. We aim to strengthen awareness, reduce stigma around mental health, and embed supportive practices into everyday school life. By engaging with this process, we hope to build a more compassionate, resilient school community where wellbeing is not just a priority, but a shared responsibility.

Status

Pass

Benchmarks ref

PWA - Benchmark 1 - Promote positive attitudes to physical and mental health and wellbeing across the school

PWA - Benchmark 2 - Offer positive strategies and support for promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health

PWA - Benchmark 3 - Promote emotional health and wellbeing across the curriculum

PWA - Benchmark 4 - Ensure all pupils understand the relationship between physical health and wellbeing

PWA - Benchmark 5 - Ensure that all pupils know where and how to access help and support at school

PWA - Benchmark 6 - Give staff the tools to support the wellbeing and emotional health of all pupils

PWA - Benchmark 7 - Help parents to understand and support their children’s wellbeing needs

PWA - Benchmark 8 - Support pupils to lead wellbeing initiatives across the school

Impact school context