Improving Motivation, Behaviour, Attendance, Self Esteem

Examples of a host of ways in which our RAISE schools have worked to motivate pupils (who may otherwise have become disengaged) to participate confidently, regularly and with enjoyment in learning.

  • Table Tennis

    Aberdare Boys' School, Rhondda Cynon Taf

    An overview of the ‘Sport for All’ initiative that was devised to improve self-esteem through increased participation and enjoyment in sports.  The school is situated in an area of considerable deprivation, has approximately 636 on roll with 27% in receipt of Free School Meals.
     

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  • Bedwas High School, Caerphilly

    An overview of the Student Assistance Programme, counselling and multi-agency working of the Youth Worker at Bedwas High School. The school has 782 on roll, with 22.6% of pupils in receipt of Free School Meals.

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  • Cynffig Comprehensive School, Bridgend

    A PowerPoint presentation from Cynffig Comprehensive School, Bridgend, outlining the Student Assistance Programme.  The school has 686 on roll with 27.6% in receipt of Free School Meals.

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  • Ysgol Hen Felin, Rhondda Cynon Taf

    An overview of the Outreach Programme in which selected pupils from Ferndale Community School visit Ysgol Hen Felin once a week for joint music therapy workshops, designed to raise confidence and communication skills in pupils.  Ysgol Hen Felin is a special school with 135 on roll and 43% in receipt of Free School Meals. Ferndale Community School also has 667 on roll with 41% of pupils in receipt of Free School Meals.

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  • Drama 2

    High Street Primary, Vale of Glamorgan

    A brief case study of the drama transition project at High Street Primary in conjunction with Barry Comprehensive School, which is designed to improve self-esteem and oracy. High Street Primary has 226 on roll, with 53% in receipt of Free School Meals.
     

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  • Maesteg Comprehensive, Bridgend

    An overview of the mentoring, counselling and behaviour support offered to pupils at the school through RAISE funding. The school has 1150 on roll, with 23.8% in receipt of Free School Meals.

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  • Ysgol Tŷ Coch, Rhondda Cynon Taf

    A PowerPoint outlining the strategy used to develop the ‘Fit Kids’ programme at Ysgol Tŷ Coch, a special school in Rhondda Cynon Taf.  The school has 122 on roll with 41% in receipt of Free School Meals.

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  • Tackling the Emotional Needs of Disadvantaged Pupils

    Case studies from Cynffig Comprehensive, Hawthorn High School and Upper Rhymney Primary School outlining strategies to develop the social and emotional competence of disadvantaged pupils.

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  • Good Practice Guide to Multi-Agency Working

    Case studies from five schools outlining strategies to develop effective links with the local community and external agencies.

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