Pencoedtre High School

PUPIL’S SURVEY OVERVIEW

Nineteen pupils completed the survey in July. Overall, most pupil’s (79%) felt that attending the sessions increased their physical activity levels, with 74% reporting they attended 10+ AEBSD sessions (Box 4). Pupils also reported that it was very easy to travel to the sessions as they went during their lunch time/after school. Figure 8 shows attending the sessions helped pupils to learn or improve skills (90% agreed/strongly agreed), meet new people (89%), and feel good (89%).

ADDITIONAL FINDINGS

The school sought to upskill pupils to become playleaders throughout the pilot project. The school identified that the programme had a particular impact on one pupil, and they wished to share the pupils’ positive journey. As a result, the school collected testimonials from individuals involved in the pupil’s journey (see Box 5). Before taking part in the AEBSD programme, the pupil was disengaged in school and would often be found withdrawing himself from lessons and refusing to communicate with staff. The pupil’s story is an example of how the programme can lead to wider benefits beyond simply increasing physical activity levels.

NEXT STEPS – SEPTEMBER 2022 ONWARDS

The school is to embed the learning from the pilot into a sustainable long-term model.

Positive journey of pupil identified by the school:

“The difference in Pupil since attending the after-school provision is huge. He is more outgoing. He is assured and positive. He tries out all activities and interacts more with staff and pupils more confidently. He is a lovely role model for the younger pupils and has found a skill for baseball that no one knew he had!”

Miss Preece, Successful Futures Class Teacher

“Pupil’s personality and confidence has grown so much since starting the afterschool provision. Pupil in the past was very unfit and didn’t enjoy exercise. Now he attends every night, has become fitter and has made many friends. Pupil has also shown so much progress that he supports staff with a leadership role.”

Louis Johnson, Alternative Provision Manager

“Pupil had an interest in football when he was younger but stopped attending. Since the afterschool enhancement programme began, he has joined in with a variety of sports every day. He has grown in confidence in his own ability and has developed his social skills beyond what we could have anticipated. He is an inspiration to other pupils for his dedication and commitment. Pupil encourages others to join in the sporting activities on offer and encourages those who lack confidence. Pupil’s fitness levels have increased, and he is heathier and happier than in previous times.”

Tracey Young, Assistant Headteacher

“Since attending our after-school provision Pupil has grown in confidence and maturity. He has made many new friends and its lovely to see him join in lots of new activities which he would of never of done before. The provision has really benefited him, and I hope he continues with it”

Mrs Leckie, Behaviour and Well-being

“The reason that I really enjoy the afterschool class is because ever since I’ve started going to them it has really helped me with my confidence and self-esteem, as well as making some new friends and it’s also improving my fitness and is just all around a great experience.”

Pupil