King’s Lander Primary Academy is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Award (ATSSA) at Bronze Level.
The award recognises schools that demonstrate a deep commitment to creating safe, nurturing and inclusive environments where children can thrive emotionally, socially and academically.
Following a rigorous assessment process, external verifier Dr Jennifer Nock praised the school’s “culture of compassion and nurture” and highlighted the exceptional work taking place across the academy to ensure every child feels safe, valued and ready to learn.
The report celebrated a number of key strengths, including:
- Consistent approaches across the school that help children feel secure and supported.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils, with children’s voices placed at the heart of decision-making.
- Calm and nurturing learning environments designed to support emotional wellbeing and self-regulation.
- Outstanding partnerships with parents and carers built on trust, empathy and open communication.
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, coaching and professional development.
The award
serves as external recognition of the academy’s dedication to removing barriers to learning and helping every child flourish.
Yvonne Dineley, Principal of King’s Lander Primary Academy, said:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Bronze Award. This achievement reflects the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our entire staff team. Every day, we work hard to create an environment where children feel safe, supported and able to achieve their very best. We are incredibly proud that this commitment has been recognised externally.”
Jodie Butler added:
“This award acknowledges the relational approach that sits at the heart of everything we do. We know that children learn best when they feel secure, understood and valued, and this recognition celebrates the positive impact that our staff have on children and families every day.”
The academy would like to thank its staff, pupils, families and wider community for their continued support in making King’s Lander a place where Excellence is a Habit and every child is empowered to ASPIRE.
Photograph: Members of the Senior Leadership Team and Jodie Butler celebrating the achievement of the ATSSA Bronze Award.