Inclusion Quality Mark - Flagship Status
Our Lady Queen of Peace is incredibly proud to hold the Inclusion Quality Mark, Flagship Status. The school undergoes assessment for the award each September. The overarching aim of Flagship status is that an individual school which has achieved this status can further its work in Inclusion through internal research activities.
School-based Project
The school has developed an outline for a school-based research project which will help build on the already excellent inclusive practice going on in school to further students’ skills in reading and literacy. The project outline includes key steps with individuals identified with responsibility for these and a timeline for the successful completion of each step. There is an expectation for a detailed review taking place annually with the next steps clearly identified as carrying on from the progress achieved to date.
Summary of Report, Sept 2023
‘The school has made substantial strides in enhancing its provision for vulnerable young people. This initiative has seen the introduction of a team of five non-teaching Pastoral Support Assistants (PSAs), with one assigned to each year group. These dedicated PSAs play a pivotal role in strengthening student wellbeing, focusing on various aspects such as attendance monitoring in the morning and providing immediate responses on the first day to resolve any issues that may arise’
‘Students accessing provision in the Base during the review day spoke positively about the support, commenting on its tranquil ambiance and effectiveness as a calming space’.
‘Provisions collectively demonstrate the importance and success in meeting the unique needs of students, fostering a supportive and nurturing educational setting’.
‘There is a strong commitment to inclusivity and ensuring the wellbeing, safety and learning of all young people in the school. The SEND team shares a common vision, focussing on supporting individual students by sharing best practices across the school’.
‘The library serves as the heartbeat of the school, not only as a hub for books and knowledge but as a safe space for students to thrive, placing reading truly at the centre of school life. The dedicated Library Co-ordinator believes in providing “tender loving care (TLC) to every student who walks through those doors”’.