Silver Artsmark status

We have been awarded the Silver Artsmark status.

Artsmark is the creative quality standard for schools; accredited by Arts Council England and awarded to schools which actively champion high quality art and cultural education within their curriculum. Culture and creativity increases students’ confidence, critical thinking, communication and literacy skills, improving attainment and bringing core subjects to life.

In order to achieve Artsmark Silver status, we have demonstrated our commitment to incorporating art and culture into every student’s life and learning, as well as showing ambitious plans for the future. We will now continue this journey with the support of Curious Minds - the Arts Council England appointed regional agency for creative and cultural education for the North West.

Digital Healthy Schools Programme

The Academy is taking part in the ‘Digital Healthy Schools Programme’, an initiative designed to educate our students on responsibly using mobile technology to help them manage their health.

As you know, our country is facing big challenges to the healthcare system. Yet, many of the long term illnesses that impact so many lives and cost so much to treat are entirely preventable. It has been shown by healthcare professionals that mobile technology is an effective way for patients to manage their conditions and for people to maintain and improve their health. Despite this, mobile Health (mHealth) is a relatively unknown area for many people. This Programme provides an unmatched education in mHealth. 

Our students will be made well aware of how they can use mHealth solutions for the benefit of themselves, their friends and their families. Teaching them how to find the best and, importantly, safest apps available to them. 

Leading Parent Partnership Award

The LPPA is a nationally recognised accreditation supporting schools who deliver effective parental engagement. The assessment is made by an external advisor. A team of staff at Colne Primet Academy successfully put together evidence in eight categories for the advisor and are now celebrating after securing the Award for another three years.

- The LPPA consists of evidence-based Objectives for schools to work towards:

1. The school demonstrates a commitment to work towards achieving the LPPA.
2. The school makes and implements effective plans to achieve and maintain the LPPA.
3. The school is a welcoming, communicative and friendly place for parents.
4. The school promotes the awareness and participation of all groups of parents in supporting their children’s learning and developing their own learning. In addition, the school holds and actively promotes a programme of opportunities and events for joint parent and child participation.
5. The school provides a good induction for all new parents.
6. The school provides parents with relevant and user-friendly guidance and information to help them to support their children’s learning.
7. The school produces and implements parent-friendly policies to establish effective home - school links and to improve children’s attendance, punctuality, progress and positive participation in school.
8. The school provides good support for all parents as their children move through or leave the school.
9. The school summarises its achievements against the LPPA Objectives and outlines its future plans.

The numerous benefits of LPPA include:

• A clear framework for action, relevant to each school or educational setting, which helps the school identify strengths as well as areas for development
• Integrated whole school approach to parental engagement with parents/carers who might traditionally find working with the school difficult
• Professional advice and support from experienced senior educationalists, enabling the school to benchmark itself against national practice
• Staff development, enabling key staff and the school to evaluate and monitor areas of their responsibility, in relation to parental engagement
• Significant impact in areas such as improving two-way communication, promoting a positive learning environment, improving attendance, punctuality, behaviour and pupil progress.

For more information, please visit https://www.awardplace.co.uk/award/lppa

Skills Builder Bronze Award

Skills Builder Partnership is a global movement of employers, educators, and impact organisations working together to ensure that one day, everyone builds the essential skills to succeed. The Skills Builder Universal Framework is the world’s leading tool for measuring and building essential skills. It breaks the 8 essential skills down into a sequence of steps, starting with absolute beginner through to mastery. Find out more here.

UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Bronze Award

We have achieved the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Bronze Award: Rights Committed and, as a school, we are now working towards the Silver Award. A UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School models rights and respect in all its relationships, whether between adults and students, between students or between adults.

You might ask…	As school leaders we think that…
What is a Unicef UK Rights Respecting School?	When schools get involved, the children learn about their rights by putting them into practice every day. Children and adults will learn about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) which outlines what children need to survive and thrive, becoming the best they can be and achieving their potential.
Why is this happening?	A Unicef UK Rights Respecting School models rights and respect in all its relationships, whether between adults and pupils, between pupils or between adults. It is proven to benefit everyone in the school community to grow and learn together. Read more about the Award at www.unicef.org.uk/rrsa
How will becoming a Rights Respecting School benefit my child(ren)?	This approach works in many schools across the country to improve well-being and develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential. Headteachers from schools involved in the Award say it has improved children’s and young people’s respect for themselves and others and contributed to children and young people being more engaged in their learning.
How can I get involved?	We hope you will support the school's journey to become a Unicef UK Rights Respecting School. Please do read about the Convention and Unicef's work (see below) to see what it's all about.
What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?	In 1989, governments worldwide promised all children the same rights by adopting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention recognised that all children have the right to be treated with dignity and fairness, to be protected, to develop to their full potential and to participate. The rights in the Convention describe what a child needs to survive, grow, and live up to their potential in the world. They apply equally to every child, no matter who they are or where they come from. The Convention changed the way children are viewed and treated – in other words, as human beings with a distinct set of rights instead of as passive objects of care and charity. It is the most widely ratified human rights treaty – only the United States has not ratified it. The UK signed up to it in 1991. You can read more about it at www.unicef.org.uk/crc   and download a summary of the articles at bit.ly/CRC-over11
What is Unicef?	Unicef is the world's leading organisation for children and young people, promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything they do. Together with their partners, Unicef works in 190 countries to translate that commitment into practical action. Unicef UK is a registered charity. It raises funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and campaigns to keep children safe. Unicef UK also works with schools, hospitals and local authorities in the UK to put children at the heart of what they do. To find out more about Unicef, go to www.unicef.org.uk

Burnley FC in the Community

Here at Colne Primet Academy, we work closely with Burnley FC in the Community on a number of programmes, including PL Inspires.

The Premier League Inspires programme use the appeal of the Premier League and Burnley FC to support 11-25-year olds who are marginalised or at risk of not reaching their potential; supporting them as they move through the education system and early adulthood.

MISSION

To inspire children and young people to develop the personal skills and positive attitudes to succeed in life.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

ENHANCE the wellbeing of children and young people.

IMPROVE children and young peoples’ personal and practical skills, and awareness of business / careers.

INSPIRE participants engagement using the theme of football and sport to improve their attitude, relationships and behaviour.

INCREASE participants confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and communication skills.

SUPPORT schools and alternative education to keep pupils present and committed, whilst encouraging others to re-engage with school life.

GUIDE participants in/into training, education and employment opportunities.

CREATE opportunities for students to give back to their school and/or local community.

https://www.burnleyfccommunity.org/