Validator report
04 June 2025
PWA-Burnham Grammar School-SL1 7HG-04/Jun/2025
Areas for further development
As we discussed, share the student's definitions and understanding of the importance of allyship. Encourage them to share examples and consider whether other pupils (and staff) could nominate them for acknowldgement as allies.
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Confirm the recommendation
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Overall comments
The Award evidence includes a broad range of feedback showing the positive impact of the curricullum, extracurricular programme and targetted support - including training of both staff and students as wellbeing champions - on the wellbeing of students at Burnham Grammar School.
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Validator benchmark comments
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Comments on impact identified during validation
It was great to see the excellent feedback regarding the MIND ambassadors programme and to hear how well embedded this is in your provision.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
Thank you for conducting the extensive survey with students regarding how they feel about the wellbeing offer. It was good to see so much positive feedback. I note the significant reduction in bullying incidents and I enjoyed reading the feedback and case studies from students about how much they value the provision of quiet spaces. Good to hear how this work is still developing, in particular the proposed addition of a large, canopied outside space.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Again - you have some excellent positive feedback from large numbers of students about the PSHE programme as well as work on internet safety and extracurricular provision.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
As well as the great examples of provision included here, it was good to see the feedback showing that most students appreciate the link between physical health and wellbeing. The way that you responded to the student responses about cakes being made in healthy eating sessions also shows the value of collecting such data and following it up!
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Comments on impact identified during validation
The data on referals to student MIND ambassadors again serves to demonstrate the positive impact of this programme. I particularly appreciated the broad understanding that students have of allyship and its importance in challenging discrimination and ensuring that everyone feels they belong. You've also included data showing broadly positive feedback from students regarding the various forms of wellbeing support available.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
Great so see such positive feedback from staff about the mental health first aid training they have undertaken. They are clearly confident to use a range of strategies for supporting students. This, plus the tracking information you've included regarding referrals to student welfare, MIND ambassadors etc shows the value of the training and other support on offer.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
The broad range of resources included on the school website is impressive. You've included a nice example of the holistic suppport that you offer to students and their families and it was good to see the very positive feedback from another parent about the help she has received from the school to support her child.
Comments on impact identified during validation
The really excellent feedback from both 6th formers and year 7s about the PEP programme speaks for itself. It was also good to hear how you have followed up concerns raised via student voice - for example, with regard to the issue of behaviour points.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
04/Jun/2025
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Gold