Validator report

24 February 2026

PWA-Begbrook Primary Academy-BS16 1HG-24/Feb/2026

Areas for further development
Continue the excellent provision you have developed and, in particular, the involvement of childen's voices in devising and measuring its effectiveness. Consider how you can further develop the role of pupil champions and engage as many as possible – including younger children - in diverse roles. They could be involved in leading assemblies, mentoring, contributing to PSHE and other planning, creating short vlogs, canvassing pupil views and many other activities. Also explore links with work on anti-bullying, eco initiatives etc – for example, creating quiet/calm spaces in the playground and elsewhere.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
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Overall comments
As noted above, the school has developed a programme of both universal and targeted support for pupil wellbeing. Children’s voices have been central both to the development of this work and monitoring the effectiveness of provision.
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Validator benchmark comments
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Comments on impact identified during validation
In addition to its universal provision delivered through assemblies, the PSHE programme etc, the school uses both observations and data to identify children in need of additional support. Evidence from both pupil and staff voice shows the positive impact of a range of strategies, including Lego therapy and lunch clubs, on children’s ability to self-regulate, take turns, listen to others etc. ISPs also help pupils and staff to understand which strategies can help individual children to support their own wellbeing.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
In addition to extensive work on wellbeing in the PSHE programme, all children have access to wellbeing activities (meditation, physical activity etc) on a daily basis and are able to articulate how these helps them to self-regulate. Evidence submitted included feedback from pupils showing the positive impact of regular ‘Being Me’ lessons on their understanding of what constitutes good physical and mental wellbeing.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
Feedback shows that the school’s developmental curriculum has helped even the youngest children to gain an understanding of the impact of exercise, diet, sleep etc on their wellbeing. Pupil voice has helped to shape the broad range of physical activities on offer at break and lunch times and children are able to articulate the positive impact that exercise has on their wellbeing.
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Comments on impact identified during validation
This work is still developing but pupils have already enthusiastically identified a number of additional activities or resources that they would like across the school to support wellbeing. They have contributed directly to the shaping of the programme in a number of ways – for example by devising rules to govern how the various playground zones are used.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
24/Feb/2026
Product attribute ref
Silver