IQM Inclusive School Award 2025
Thu 08 May 2025
We are proud to share our recent Inclusion Quality Mark's Inclusive School Award.
Key points and successes include:
Key points and successes include:
- Strong Inclusive Ethos: The school operates under the Outwood Grange Academy Trust's vision, prioritising student happiness, health, and engagement. There's a strong sense of belonging for all members of the school community.
- High Academic Achievement: Key Stage 2 results show students performing above the national average in Reading, Writing, and Maths, demonstrating academic success alongside a focus on well-being.
- Student Leadership Programs:
- Faith Leaders: Students develop awareness of religions, lead classroom sessions and assemblies, and interact with interfaith leaders.
- Play Leaders: Students enhance lunchtime activities, organize games, and contribute to purchasing new equipment.
- Reading Ambassadors: Students promote a love of reading, organize fundraising events, and support the Reading Shed, a space for reading and discussion.
- School Parliament: Students contribute to school decisions, organize fundraising for charities, and voice opinions through surveys.
- Forest School Development: Plans are underway to create a Forest School, an outdoor learning space for all year groups, focusing on environmental awareness, skill development, and well-being. Staff will receive training to support this initiative.
- Positive Stakeholder Involvement: The school values input from students, parents, and the wider community. Parents are involved in assemblies, and student voice plays a key role in school improvements.
- Dedicated Staff: Staff members are praised for their commitment to student support, professional development, and creating a positive learning environment.
- Overall Assessment: The school meets all standards required by the IQM Inclusive School Award and is recommended to be re-awarded.
In essence, the report confirms Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate is a highly inclusive school that prioritises student well-being and provides a rich variety of opportunities for all students to succeed and develop.
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