Working in partnership with our community is important. It helps our children to develop British Values (respect, democracy, law, liberty), particularly their citizenship.
- Strengthens Democracy: Active citizens engage with political and legal systems, helping to protect democratic values like equality and justice.
- Promotes Social Cohesion: It fosters respect for diversity and multiculturalism, helping people from different backgrounds feel included and accepted.
- Encourages Community Improvement: Citizens contribute to their local area through volunteering, raising awareness for social issues, and maintaining safety by following laws.
- Builds Social Capital: Participation in collective activities increases trust and creates stronger relationships between community members.
- Develops Critical Skills: Pupils learn to think critically, debate political and social issues, and weigh evidence to make reasoned arguments.
- Empowers Agency: Citizenship education gives children a "voice" and the confidence to believe they can influence change in their school and wider society.
- Prepares for Adulthood: It equips children with practical life skills, such as financial literacy, media literacy (recognising misinformation), and an understanding of the justice system.
- Improves Engagement: Research shows that pupils who receive frequent citizenship education are more likely to vote and participate in democratic life as adults.
- Nurtures Empathy: By exploring global citizenship, children develop compassion and an understanding of how their actions affect others locally and globally. At Ellwood Community School we take part in lots of community events to develop citizenship such as; litter picking, attending social events, visiting local places of interest and supporting local businesses, planting flowers and trees, taking part in local competitions e.g. the local literacy festival, oracy and history competitions, singing in residential homes, local gardening competitions and fundraising events.
Community events
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Visits from Reverend Michelle
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Harvest
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Dean Heritage Centre Visit
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Nativity - Whitemead
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Gardening
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Red Nose Day
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Children in Need
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Author Visit
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Harvest
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Reverend Michelle
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Measuring the girth of trees
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Identifying different species of trees
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Trying out the forest harvesting machine
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Carol singing at The Elms
On Remembrance Sunday, two pupils represented the Second Coleford Brownies. They paraded through Coleford and a pupils was the standard bearer. Maisie placed the wreath at the Altar in the church. Well done – we are so proud of you!
- Singing at the local care home
- Collecting shoe boxes for the Shoe Box Appeal at Christmas
- Inviting local residents in to our history lessons to talk about what it was like to come to our school
- Competing in the Bream show
- Super learner week - inviting lots of different people and professionals in to school
- Planting daffodils in the village
- Reverend Michele and Open the book come in to school and deliver assemblies
- Cain came in to school to talk about living with a disability
- Lots a of author visits
- PSCO
- Visitors from the community area who have a specific talent or interest
- Providing food for the food bank
- We are a member of the local twinning association
- Links with the secondary schools
- Visiting local places of significance e.g. Dean heritage, Dark hill
- Fundraising for WWF, Water Aid, Macmillan and the Great Oaks hospice
- Poppy appeal
- Singing at the local fete
- Entering competitions
- Parents being involved in trips and Forest adventures
- Super learner week
Beezee by Maximus - Free UK Healthy Lifestyle Programmes
Beezee Gloucestershire (often referred to as Beezee Bodies or Beezee Maximus) provides FREE healthy lifestyle support and programmes for children, young people (aged 5-17), and their families in Gloucestershire. Commissioned by Gloucestershire County Council, their goal is to help families achieve a healthier weight through fun, engaging, and practical nutritional and behavioural education.
Here is a summary of what they offer:
Core Services
· Beezee Families (In-Person): A free, award-winning 8-10 week in-person programme for the whole family, covering nutrition, cooking, and healthy routine habits.
· Beezee Live (Virtual): A free 10-week virtual weekly session led by trained nutritionists. Participants can participate in the chat without being seen, making it a comfortable option.
· Beezee Youth: A dedicated 8-week wellness and nutrition programme for teens (aged 13-17) focused on building confidence, positive body image, healthy snacking, and managing stress.
· Beezee Academy: An on-demand, free online service allowing families to learn at their own pace, picking topics that suit their needs.
· Beezee Adults (Gutless): A free online weight loss programme for men.
Key Features
· Fun & Interactive: Programmes focus on games, cooking, and interactive activities, rather than lecturing.
· Expert Led: Sessions are run by trained nutritionists and behaviour change specialists.
· Supportive Environment: Programs are designed to be "judgement-free" and focus on small, manageable lifestyle changes rather than restrictive diets.
· Incentives: Children often receive free goodie bags or snacks during the sessions.
Eligibility
· Families must live in Gloucestershire, or have a child attending a Gloucestershire school, or be registered with a local GP.
· The service is primarily designed for families with children above their ideal healthy weight, or who are looking for support in making healthier lifestyle changes.