Ofsted Inspector : Robert Jones
Please see a below a small section of the Ofsted report that highlighted the positive impact of Kandu in this Primary school.
The school field, where chickens are reared and vegetables are grown, which are subsequently cooked in the school kitchen, helps pupils understand sustainable lifestyles. Fair trade is promoted vigorously in the school. The enterprise club and opportunities to handle money when learning mathematics develops pupils’ awareness of finance. This results in outstanding preparation for the pupils’ future economic well-being. They develop an excellent sense of responsibility through the very active school council and working in the school field. They have campaigned to the parish council and the police about the speed limit on the road in front of the school. Pupils develop an outstanding awareness of healthy lifestyles through innovative schemes such as planning and delivering their own physical education lessons. Many take part in the playground game Kandu which keeps them very active at playtimes. They have a good awareness of how to stay safe, particularly with regard to road safety and all pupils say adults lend a caring ear should the need arise.
ESP offer a whole range of playground equipment and playground markings that can transform the way the playground can be used across the school. We recognise the playground as an opportunity to deliver real improvements across the whole school. Our concept has been independently tested and research confirms that our playground equipment concept delivers:
Proven Increases in physical activity across every child
Proven Increases in the confidence of individuals
Sustainable Improvements in leadership
Sustainable Improvements in fundamental movement skills for every child
Proven Benefits to the health and wellbeing of children
Posted: 19th September 2011 in Case Studies, Early Years News, News, Primary News, SEN News, Uncategorized