St Michael's Preparatory School case studies (7)

Impact of partnership work done in 2023 (ISC annual Census 2024)

• 16 state schools involved
• 501-1000 state school pupils involved
• 400 staff hours given

Academies or free schools sponsored

• Kemsing Primary
• Fawkham Church of England Primary School

Impact Statement

Parkwood Hall co-operative Academy:
"After attending St. Michaels for just over two years, we have seen our students smile, experienced excitement and generally look forward to attending swimming. These students can display a vast variety of behaviours that may challenge, however the impact this has had on their well-being, happiness and skills they have developed have been significant. All four of the five students have found being in the community incredibly difficult, therefore, having a safe place and quite changing rooms has really helped them to develop, be themselves and endow new skills (simple skills that we can take for granted e.g. following instructions).

This is the session they most look forward to. Going into the community and learning how to swim. Overall, by allowing us to use your facility, you have enabled my students to access the public. Additionally , Helen has been outstanding with our staff and students. A special thanks to her from us all.
We all very much appreciate that you allow us into your school every week, and most importantly you have made a big difference to all of my students.
Skills they have learnt consist of: listening skills, adaptability, learning change, travel skills, safety, and many more."

St Lawrence CE Primary School:
"I cannot emphasis enough the impact that the use of St Michael's pool has had on our Key Stage 2 children. The fact you are not charging for the use of the pool has made a huge difference. Previously we were only able to offer a very limited number of lessons because of the financial constraints.

'I love swimming and this has given me the opportunity to really improve. It is an important life skill'. (Year 6 child). Quotes like this clearly indicate how much the children are benefitting.

However, the most impact can be seen in two children who had never been in a swimming pool before and are now almost swimming. And a further four children who have had no regular swimming and for whom this is not only a fantastic learning experience but a real adventure!"

Kemsing Primary School
"We are incredibly grateful to Carlos for all the work he has put in to raising the profile of sports at our school. Carlos has worked alongside our sports coach well over the past year, ensuring that he supports both pupils and staff in developing their understanding and enjoyment of a wide range of sports.

Carlos has had a massive impact on our sports provision for our SEN pupils. He is highly skilled in motivating all pupils to participate in and enjoy sport but he truly shines when encouraging pupils with SEN to participate and enjoy sports. Everyone has been delighted to see our SEN pupils grow in confidence again and again through working with Carlos and are happy to see that their enjoyment and participation in PE has been sustained since working with him.

Carlos also helped our football team to thrive this year. They have all grown in confidence and have found success in tournaments!"

Fawkham Church of England Primary School
"Mr Lopez has been working with my school since September 2022, although he has only been visiting my school for a short amount of time, he has had a huge impact on our pupils' love of physical education. Working with our youngest children in Years R,1 and 2, Mr Lopez has used a vast array of techniques to develop children's basic throwing, catching and moving skills. Going out of his way, Mr Lopez has quickly assessed the children and tailored his teaching to the individual needs to the children, this has been pivotal in facilitating all children's needs, including children with gifts and talents and with special educational needs and disabilities.  

Alongside working with the children, my staff have benefitted from these sessions as they have provided invaluable continued professional development for them.  

Mr Lopez is both friendly and approachable, willing to accommodate the needs of my school and the children therein. I could not recommend Mr Lopez highly enough - definitely would utilise his services again."