Keynsham primary school helps pupils to thrive

CASTLE Primary School in Keynsham has been awarded Thrive Ambassador School with Excellence in Environment status for the first time.

The award celebrates a school’s ability to create a stimulating yet calming physical environment that positively influences children’s wellbeing.

Castle primary was particularly praised for the calming areas in classrooms where pupils can spend time if needed, and the school dogs Bobbi and Benjo, who help children regulate and build self-esteem and confidence.

Kelly Sessions, co-headteacher at Castle, said: “This achievement reflects the hard work, care and commitment of our staff and the positive relationships we build with our children every day. At Castle School, we believe that emotional wellbeing is vital for successful learning, and this award is a wonderful validation of that ethos.”

Castle Primary School is one of 17 schools supported by the Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust of primary, first and special schools across Bath & North East Somerset, and Somerset.