Castle Primary School in Keynsham has been awarded Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment for the first time.
Photo © Castle Primary School / The Partnership Trust
The award celebrates a school’s ability to create a stimulating yet calming physical environment that positively influences children’s wellbeing.
The Keynsham school was particularly praised for the calming areas in classrooms where pupils can spend time if needed, and the school dogs Bobbi and Benjo who help children regulate and build self-esteem and confidence.
Kelly Sessions, co-headteacher at Castle, said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive the Thrive Ambassador Award.
“This achievement reflects the hard work, care and commitment of our staff and the positive relationships we build with our children every day.
“At Castle School, we believe that emotional wellbeing is vital for successful learning, and this award is a wonderful validation of that ethos.”
Castle Primary School is one of 17 schools supported by The Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools across Bath & North East Somerset, and Somerset.
Emily Massey, the trust’s CEO, said: “Congratulations to all the staff team and pupils at Castle on this award! Receiving Thrive accreditation is an acknowledgment of how hard the staff, and in particular the Thrive practitioner, work to ensure this school is a nurturing, safe and supportive space for all who attend it.
“My thanks also to Brighter Futures and the St John’s Foundation for supporting Castle with this accreditation”.
