Validator report
06 November 2025
PWA-Whitehall Primary School-LE5 6GJ-06/Nov/2025
Areas for further development
Your commitment to helping children to help themselves is impressive - continue to work on making sure that all children understand why and how certain strategies work to support their wellbeing.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
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Overall comments
Whitehall has taken a holistic approach to supporting pupil wellbeing ensuring that the voices of children, staff and parents have informed planning and delivery and that the impact of initiatives is monitored. Staff are aware of areas that they would like to develop further and analyse feedback effectively to assist in further developing provision.
School ref
Validator benchmark comments
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Evidence submitted included positive feedback from children about the strategies they learn to support their own and others' wellbeing such as breathing exercises and the ‘traffic light’ system. Staff have observed children employing these strategies and advising others to use them.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Children were consulted about the behaviour policy. They agree that it is effective and appreciate that it is developmental – with, for example, different expectations of older children. Staff have noted pupils independently accessing mindfulness boxes and other resources to support self-regulation.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Feedback included in the evidence showed that children can talk confidently about what they have discussed in PSHE lessons. The school uses surveys and focus groups to gauge pupils’ understanding of things like the principles of e-safety. Children can describe what helps them to manage their feelings.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Feedback demonstrates children’s’ ability to recognise how different feelings can affect us physically and, conversely, how things like exercise and mindfulness breathing can themselves impact on our mood.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Focus group discussions demonstrate that children know how and where to get help at school if they need it. They understand what constitutes bullying and how to raise concerns. Staff regularly clarify procedures with children.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Feedback shows improved staff awareness about tools and support available and that they see a positive impact on pupils. Staff are more likely and more confident to report concerns about children since receiving training on wellbeing.
Benchmarks ref
Comments on impact identified during validation
Parent events on wellbeing have been popular and well received. The school’s approach to wraparound care has been effective in supporting families experiencing homelessness and other challenges.
Comments on impact identified during validation
Evidence from discussions with pupil wellbeing champions demonstrate their confidence to lead activities including a weekly wellbeing club. They, along with the school council, eco warriors and others, are actively involved in discussions around wellbeing provision.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
06/Nov/2025
Product attribute ref
Gold