At Garforth Academy, we recognise that student well-being is central to success, both in and beyond the classroom. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every young person feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.
We promote well-being across school life by:
- Fostering a positive and respectful culture, where kindness, inclusion, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.
- Providing strong pastoral and mental health support, including access to trained staff, counsellors, and external agencies when needed.
- Teaching students to understand and manage their well-being, with lessons and workshops on resilience, stress management, online safety, and healthy relationships.
- Encouraging active, healthy lifestyles through a wide range of sports, clubs, and enrichment opportunities, alongside access to nutritious food choices.
- Building meaningful connections between students and staff, ensuring that every student knows there is someone they can talk to.
- Empowering student voice through our school council, giving students the opportunity to influence change and support their peers.
- Working in partnership with parents and carers to promote consistent support for students’ emotional and physical well-being.
Our aim is to help students develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to take care of themselves and others — now and in the future.