Hollingwood Primary School in Chesterfield has received a prestigious designation from the Department for Education, being chosen as an Attendance and Behaviour Hub for the East Midlands region. This selection comes through the Regional Improvement for Standards and Excellence (RISE) programme, which aims to elevate educational standards across the country.
A Testament to Community Commitment
Headteacher Mr Chris Stewart attributes this significant achievement to the exceptional dedication and collaborative spirit of the entire school community. He emphasised that the recognition reflects the hard work of staff, families, and partners who are united in providing children with the best possible educational foundation.
Sharing Successful Systems
The school now looks forward to sharing the effective systems it has developed in partnership with the Flying High Partnership multi-academy trust. These proven approaches will be offered to other schools across the East Midlands to help strengthen their own attendance and behaviour frameworks.
Staff and governors from both Hollingwood Primary School and its partner institution, Poolsbrook Primary Academy, joined colleagues from the Flying High Partnership in celebrating this important announcement. The collaborative effort demonstrates how strong partnerships between dedicated staff, supportive families, and the wider community can create exceptional educational environments.
Building on Strong Foundations
Chris Stewart explained that the school's success stems from sustained commitment to several key principles:
- Fostering positive relationships between all members of the school community
- Maintaining consistently high expectations for every pupil
- Embedding inclusive strategies that enable all children to flourish
- Developing robust systems through collaborative working
Regional Impact and National Contribution
As a designated Hub, Hollingwood Primary School on Lilac Street will work closely with the RISE Department for Education to provide guidance and model best practice. This collaborative approach will see the school contribute its expertise to a national initiative, helping to shape stronger support systems that benefit pupils across the region.
The ultimate goal extends well beyond Hollingwood's own school community, aiming to improve educational outcomes for children throughout the East Midlands. By sharing successful strategies and working collaboratively with other institutions, the school hopes to create a positive ripple effect that enhances attendance and behaviour support across multiple educational settings.
