Holgate Primary and Nursery School works with The Skills Builder Partnership to ensure every learner has opportunities to build eight essential skills to support them now and in the future.

 

Research has shown that building these eight essential skills can support the emotional wellbeing and academic success of children and young people, as well as preparing them for life beyond school.

Skills Builder has developed a Universal Framework that breaks each of these essential skills down into 16 teachable steps. We use this framework to teach and practise each of the eight skills at the appropriate level throughout school life. Over the course of this academic year, we will explore and teach the essential skills.

 

Skills Builder Silver Award

We are delighted to announce that Holgate has been recognised as a Skills Builder School and has achieved the Skills Builder Silver Award.

Over the past year, we have worked closely with Skills Builder as part of the Accelerator Programme to embed the Eight Essential Skills across our school: Listening, Speaking, Problem Solving, Creativity, Adapting, Planning, Leadership and Teamwork. These skills help children develop the confidence and capabilities they need to succeed in school, their future careers and everyday life.

Throughout the year, our staff have taken part in professional development to strengthen their understanding of the programme before delivering dedicated Skills Builder lessons and incorporating the essential skills into everyday learning across the curriculum.

We have also enjoyed sharing our journey with families through ClassDojo and have loved seeing so many parents and carers supporting the activities at home. Working together with our school community has played an important part in this achievement.

Following a recent strategy meeting with our Senior Education Associate, we are proud to have been awarded the Skills Builder Silver Award. This recognition reflects the dedication, enthusiasm and hard work of our pupils, staff and families in developing these essential life skills.

Our journey doesn't stop here. Next year, we will continue to embed the Eight Essential Skills throughout school as we work towards achieving the Skills Builder Gold Award.

 

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