Validator report
18 July 2023
OLA-St James Daisy Hill CE Primary School-bl5 2ju-18/Jul/2023
Areas for further development
Continue to embed the work already done in the forthcoming academic year, mindful of meeting the needs of the new cohort of children joining the school.
Award term ref
Confirm the recommendation
1
Overall comments
An impressive summation of how the school has developed from its starting point to the position it currently enjoys. The SIA Lead for outdoor learning was clear and coherent about how the school has benefitted from being involved in the process and the impact across the whole school. The Lead's enthusiasm for early years-style provision in older year groups has ensured that outdoor learning has become integrated into school life, rather than an add-on. Congratulations on achieving the award and for preparing a concise and meaningful collection of evidence that demonstrates impact!
Validator benchmark comments
Comments on evidence provided
The school has worked hard to not only promote positive attitudes to outdoor learning but to capture these changes in their evidence, particularly in relation to attitudes towards outdoor learning and improvements in behaviour and well-being
Comments on impact identified during validation
It is clear that the school has implemented numerous interventions to support outdoor learning, and these opportunities in which the whole-school community can participate have proved successful. Reports from pupils reflect that they find value in these opportunities, and the data suggests that everyone's positive attitudes towards outdoor learning have been improved.
Comments on evidence provided
Excellent pupil-led evidence that demonstrates clearly how well the school has listened to children's views and acted upon them meaningfullly.
Comments on impact identified during validation
There is a clear difference in the curriculum provision, from 'before' to 'after', which shows the impact made in this area.
Comments on evidence provided
A wealth of meaningful evidence has been provided by the school, which demonstrates the clear thinking and planning behind this benchmark. The data is robust and valid.
Comments on impact identified during validation
It is heartening to see so much positive feedback about the new extracurricular opportunities on offer in the school, and how they clearly show that a need is being fulfilled.
Comments on evidence provided
No evidence submitted before the validation meeting, but a video of evidence was shown in the validation meeting.
Comments on impact identified during validation
There has been a significant shift in the way that pupils are involved and therefore engaged with outdoor learning, particularly in relation to how if affects their health, well-being and mental health.
Validator recommendation
I recommend that the school is accredited for this award
Validation confirm date
18/Jul/2023
Product attribute ref
Silver