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OPAL play
– Bricknell Primary School
At our school, we believe that play is not just a fun activity, it is a fundamental part of a child’s learning journey. That’s why we are proud to embrace OPAL play, an award-winning program that transforms our playgrounds into vibrant spaces for exploration, imagination, and development.
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Rated “Good” across all areas: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and apprenticeships.
Apprentices receive targeted support, including resources and protected time for training.
Tailored functional skills programmes in English and mathematics for recent apprentices.
High retention of apprentices in employment within the trust after completing the programme.
Managers consider staff workloads to maintain manageable caseloads.
Enhanced confidence in the workplace, particularly in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Apprentices receive guidance on career progression, with many progressing to further roles within the trust or additional training.
High accountability for programme quality among senior leaders and trustees.
Trust leaders are committed to the apprenticeship programme’s success.
The Constellation Trust is a highly inclusive group of schools who cater for the needs of all pupils through a strategic approach to effectively maximise our resources.
Clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, with apprentices equipped to identify pupils at risk.
Incorporates additional training in areas like early reading, phonics, and emotional literacy, extending beyond standard requirements.
Tutors use assessments effectively to identify gaps and plan targeted support for apprentices.
Effective use of expert staff within the trust to deliver high-quality training.
Apprentices are highly motivated, keen to learn, and make good progress.
Ambitious training programme tailored to the needs of trust schools.
Comprehensive safeguarding training for apprentices and staff.
Positive workplace impact, with apprentices improving their support for pupils, particularly those with specific needs.
Effective systems for identifying risks and ensuring compliance with the “Prevent” duty.
Well-sequenced curriculum aligned with workplace applications.
Trust leaders actively engage with school leaders to ensure apprentice support.