Prendergast Primary School

Food, Health and Well-Being

Food, Health and Wellbeing At Prendergast Primary

 

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Food, Health and Well-Being Education is an integral part of the curriculum at Prendergast Primary.

Personal Development and Wellbeing

At Prendergast Primary, we are committed to developing confident, resilient and independent pupils who understand how to look after their physical and emotional wellbeing, preparing them well for the next stage of their education.

We offer a rich, practical curriculum supported by our dedicated Food Technology room, where pupils regularly take part in hands-on cooking. Through this, children develop essential life skills and leave us able to prepare a healthy meal independently. Positive experiences with nutritious food support pupils to make informed, healthy choices.

Our wider provision is carefully designed to support pupils’ personal development:

  • Pupils develop an understanding of the natural world through activities linked to events such as World Bee Day.
  • In EYFS, exploratory play with food supports early language development, curiosity and social interaction.
  • A broad range of PE lessons and extra-curricular clubs, including football, netball, gymnastics and athletics, promote physical health and a lifelong engagement in sport.
  • Our trained ELSA provision provides targeted support to develop pupils’ emotional literacy, self-regulation and resilience through structured 1:1 and small group interventions.
  • The ‘Share and Care’ service enables pupils to seek help independently and access timely, solution-focused support.
  • Regular parent and carer coffee mornings strengthen engagement with families and support the wellbeing of our wider community.
  • Outdoor learning is embedded within our curriculum. Pupils access regular sessions in and around Ladywell Fields, while Reception children attend Forest School, developing confidence, teamwork and independence.
  • A carefully sequenced programme of trips and experiences builds pupils’ cultural capital, resilience and independence over time, from local visits and beach trips in the early years to residential visits in Year 4 and Year 6.
  • Whole-school celebration days actively promote inclusion, equality and respect, ensuring all pupils feel valued and represented.

CARES Values

Our CARES values—Community, Ambition, Resilience, Effort and Success—are at the heart of school life and underpin all aspects of personal development.

Through a planned programme of assemblies, pupils explore themes linked to these values, developing an understanding of how to contribute positively to their community, set high aspirations for themselves and others, persevere when faced with challenge, and take pride in their achievements.

These values are reinforced through daily classroom practice, wider school experiences and pupil leadership opportunities, enabling children to develop strong moral understanding, empathy and respect for others.

Impact

Pupils demonstrate high levels of confidence and resilience.  They are able to managed their emotions effectively, make positive lifestyle choices and show respect for others.  Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education and contribute positively to the school community and beyond.