Wolverhampton schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognized for their commitment to promoting emotional health and well-being, according to advice.

Schools were part of a pilot program led by the Council to teach awareness of trauma, understanding individual needs, how to use coherent approaches and guaranteeing emotional well-being was school priority.

They were recognized with an Atton Award, which promotes well-being and anti-intimidation, during an event at the Fordhouse Cricket Club last week, the Council said.

Advisor Jacqui Coogan, member of the cabinet for children, young people and education, said it was a “wonderful opportunity to hear the positive changes that these schools have brought”.

The schools are Loxdale Primary, Broadmeadow Special School, Khalsa Academy, St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, St Michael’s C of E Primary, Christ Church Infant and Junior School and Low Hill Nursery.

Their efforts have led to “significant changes in culture, educational practices and student support systems,” said the Council.

Each school was invited to receive its prize and share stories of transformation, to improve students’ commitment to more solid-student relationships.

Advisor Obaida Ahmed, member of the Cabinet for Health, Well-being and the Community, said: “We gathered to recognize and celebrate the incredible efforts of several local schools to reach the Attune charter.

“These schools have shown what it really means to be aware of attachment, trauma and education in their approach to education.”