that combines academic achievement with a host of extra-curricular activities. The continuity of sporting and extracurricular activities plays a pivotal role in the children’s well-being. Outdoor learning relieves stress and encourages children to interact with nature and their peers. Exercise promotes well-being and boosts self-confidence, in children of all ages.
“The option to work remotely has been made possible through the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, and homeowners are extending their budgets to include an extra bedroom and gardens for outdoor space in which to set up a home office.� Well-being in schools has never been more important. Everyday routine behaviours help children cope with the effects of the pandemic. Interacting with friends in a healthy and balanced environment is essential. Ripley Court School has done everything they can to reduce the risk of infection and transmission. Despite the Coronavirus social distancing regulations, children at Ripley Court School continue to receive high levels of education, combined with outstanding pastoral care. Management and staff are committed to keeping children engaged and involved in their education. Albeit in their year group bubbles, children still receive an education 24
Education Choices Magazine | Winter 2021
Forest School, on the Ripley Court campus, is a fun and safe environment for children to feel independent, boost their self-esteem and enhance their knowledge of nature and the world around them. It plays a large part in allowing children to develop new skills and excel in areas outside the academic sphere. The child-led sessions encourage children to step out of their comfort zone, use their imagination and try activities available to them. The well-being of every member of the school community, pupils, and staff are at the heart of everything they do at Ripley Court School. Students are offered an education that combines academic achievement with a host of extra-curricular activities, all underpinned by their values of perseverance, aspiration, curiosity, and kindness.