On The 18th of November, we launched our Skills 4 Life programme. 

Skills 4 Life are visual indicators that the recipient has achieved a certain level of knowledge or demonstrated competence in a particular skill which is celebrated with a woven badge and an accompanying certificate identifying the skill and the issuing member of staff/ school governor. This verifies that it is genuine and awarded to the stated person. Each woven badge is composed of an image with additional information inserted into it, typically stage/level of achievement. 

Our Skills 4 Life program offers tangible recognition of key life areas—from independence to  leadership—affirming each child’s growth and achievements along the way. We reinforce a reflective practice culture by regularly reviewing outcomes and seeking feedback from children, families, and staff, ensuring our curriculum remains responsive and effective.

The six badges, along with 3 key words associated to the skill are:

• Health- Food, hygiene, physical activity
• Independence– Trust, maturity, safety
• Belonging– Caring, helping, friendship
• Leadership led– Teaching, supporting, role model
• Explorer – Curiosity, guidance, outdoors -outdoor activity
• Safety– Safety rules, first aid, fire safety

When a child has met a certain amount of the assessment criteria, they are awarded a certificate, woven badge and they ring the WPS bell to celebrate their victory. Enjoy some images of our celebration assemblies.