Personal Development
"Pupils wear their uniforms with pride and clearly enjoy their time at school. Pupils are kind, considerate and supportive of one another. The school fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment where strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils are evident. Pupils have a clear understanding of the school’s core values of respect, curiosity and aspiration. Staff actively encourage pupils to enact these values in all aspects of school life.
Pupils of all ages delight in playing together at breaktime. They play football, exercise on the outdoor gym machines, read books and play card games. Playleaders are easily identified by their special caps. They find it rewarding to help younger pupils play together.
Pupils are given the opportunity to try new experiences during ‘Enrichment Friday’. They promote their well-being through meditation and their thinking skills through debate. Beyond the academic curriculum, the school supports pupils’ preparedness for the future well. For example, older pupils consider money management and careers.
The school has high expectations of behaviour. In class, pupils listen carefully to their teachers. Around school, pupils are polite. They walk sensibly and greet visitors with confidence. At lunchtime, the dining hall is calm, and pupils act with maturity. The personal, social and health education programme supports pupils in developing their understanding of themes such as equality, human rights and mental well-being. Pupils know about fundamental British values. For example, in history, they learn that democracy originated in Ancient Greece. Pupils recognise how British society has used democracy to promote fairness when making decisions. For example, they know why it is important that they each have a vote when deciding on pupil leaders. Pupils know about what makes people similar as well as different. Pupils learn to be sensitive to stereotypes. They are aware of global issues. Pupils benefit from a range of useful leadership opportunities. Reading ambassadors, as well as school, sports and eco-councillors, all help to make the school a better place. For example, school councillors make decisions about future improvements to the school such as the purchase of new playground equipment." - Ofsted, 2025.
Enrichment Friday
On a Friday afternoon, all children take part in a selection of enrichment activities. Enrichment activities are extra learning opportunities that help children develop their interests, talents, and social skills:
- Cognitive development
Enrichment activities can help children develop their curiosity and cognitive skills by encouraging them to interact with their surroundings.
- ·Social skills
Enrichment activities can help children develop essential social skills and learn how to work with others to achieve shared goals.
- ·Character development
Enrichment activities can help children develop their character, including resilience, confidence, and independence.
- ·Health and wellbeing
Enrichment activities can help children learn how to keep physically and mentally healthy.
- ·Preparation for the future
Enrichment activities can help prepare children for future success and equip them to be responsible, respectful, and active citizens.
Personal development calendar
Parent quotes 2024
This school is really good at:
- Events such as assemblies are brilliant, a lovely opportunity to see our child in school. We have also enjoyed the open mornings.
- The reintroduction of a flexible breakfast club is great.
- Listening when parents raise concerns.
- Celebrating achievements
- Making parents feel included with special assemblies and making the children feel safe.
- Showing good values and morals.
- Making children feel happy, included and welcome.
Pupil quotes 2024
- All of the teachers are really kind, the children are respectful and we can always talk things out because we have our 'High 5'
- The work we do is always fun but challenging. The teachers are always there to help.
- We have school values that mean something to all of the classes
- The play leaders are great, they look after the little ones and play games. It makes playtime fun and happy for everyone
- I always feel safe at school. We always have someone to speak to if we are every worried or having a bad day. My teachers are really good listeners
- The school council raised money for playground equipment so now we have lots of fun games to play at lunchtime and we have comfy cushions to chill out on
- I think it's great that every class has the same opportunities, we can all be involved in school councils, trips and visitors so we have nice things to remember each year of school
- Everyone is respectful
We always get the chance to do some of our learning outside and the fresh air always helps me think - We get to do so many different things in PE and cool sports that I've never done before outside of school.
Staff quotes 2024
What’s it like to work at J and I:
- I am proud to Work at Lowton J and I
- Every day is interesting
- Rewarding and crazy
- I am a proud team member, staff work above and beyond every day.
- A happy place for staff to work, where work life balance is important.
- Staff are encouraged and praised and supported well
- I feel valued as a member of staff. I feel like I am encouraged to achieve well when it comes to my own professional development.
- Challenging and rewarding
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