Olveston CEVC Primary School in South Gloucestershire has made UK education history by becoming the first school to receive the prestigious Beacon Setting Status for Health and Promotion in Education. This recognition celebrates the school’s exceptional dedication to integrating pupil wellbeing into every facet of its learning environment.
Local MP Claire Young recently visited the school to honour this landmark achievement, applauding Olveston’s progressive and holistic approach that supports the social, emotional, physical, and academic development of its pupils. The Beacon Setting Status is awarded to schools that demonstrate a sustained and systemic commitment to promoting health and happiness across their whole community, surpassing individual awards focused on isolated achievements.
Olveston’s accolade adds to its impressive collection of recognitions, including the Healthy Roots Award, Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, Music Mark, Woodland Trust Gold Award, and the Modeshift Stars Sustainable Travel Accreditation. These honours collectively underscore the school’s drive for excellence in nurturing well-rounded, thriving children.
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Headteacher Lee Dunn expressed pride in the school’s shared success: “This distinguished status reflects our unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of every child. By fostering academic success alongside social, emotional, and physical growth, Olveston truly offers an environment where all pupils can flourish.”