Clifton Primary School is proud to announce its recognition as a Jigsaw PSHE Flagship School, a prestigious accolade that reflects the school’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the social and emotional wellbeing of its pupils.
At Clifton, developing confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent learners is given equal importance to academic achievement and this recognition is a powerful testament to that ethos in action. The award highlights the school’s strong alignment with the values and principles of the Jigsaw PSHE programme, placing it among a select group of schools leading the way in personal, social, health and economic education.
Clifton Primary has fostered a calm and reflective school environment through the regular use of mindfulness strategies and the school’s commitment to inclusion is evident in its thoughtful adaptations of the Jigsaw programme. Staff utilise Jigsaw+ and tailor lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including refugees, pupils with English as an additional language and those affected by local challenges. A robust monitoring system underpins the programme’s success, with clear leadership structures, ongoing professional development and regular evaluation through book looks, pupil voice and staff feedback. This approach ensures consistently high standards of teaching, meaningful assessment and continuous improvement.
Terri Hadfield, Headteacher, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as a Jigsaw Flagship School. This award reflects the dedication and passion of our entire school community in ensuring that every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. At Clifton, we believe that nurturing pupils’ social and emotional development is just as important as achieving academic success and Jigsaw has been integral in helping us bring this vision to life. This recognition celebrates the commitment of our staff, the resilience and enthusiasm of our pupils and the strong partnerships we have with our families. We hope our journey will inspire others, as we continue to grow a community truly ‘rooted with respect’.”
The impact of Jigsaw at Clifton Primary is clearly evidenced in its contribution to key areas as recognised in the school’s recent OFSTED report. Pupils confidently articulate their understanding of Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development and British Values, bringing the school’s vision of being ‘rooted with respect’ to life every day. This recognition as a Jigsaw Flagship School is a significant milestone and a reflection of the dedication of staff, pupils and the wider school community.