Awards

We believe external awards are vital to driving school improvement, not least as they enable school to reflect upon current practice and be assessed by various outside agencies. Current awards we hold include:

	Being a High Performing Specialist School, Woodchurch was awarded 'Training School' status in April 2009.
	Careers Library Standard Award – the impact of which has been to review current practice, create a section on the VLE and put forward two staff for training on the CEG Diploma.
	UNESCO Associated Schools in the UK is part of a global network of schools promoting quality education
	Recognition of Quality Awards: WRLEE and Work Experience – the impact of which has been to review all current practice and build upon statutory guidance.
	National Healthy Schools Award – the impact of which has been to promote the adopting of healthy lifestyle choices in our pupils and staff.
	Silver Eco School Award – the impact of which has been to reduce energy consumption in school and raise awareness of ‘green’ / environmental issues
	Investors in People – the impact of which has been to review all our CPD Policies and procedures.
	Woodchurch is a Specialist Engineering College.
	School is a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.
	IiP Recruitment & Selection – the impact of which has been to revise recruitment selection procedures.
	Mersey Partnership SEN Award – the impact of which has been to further develop and improve our inclusion / SEN practices.
	International Schools Award – the impact of which has been to develop pupils cultural awareness and understanding.
	North West Regional Special Educational Needs Award – the impact of which has been to further develop and improve our inclusion / SEN practices.
	School is a part of the International Networking for Educational Transformation.
	Woodchurch was once again recognised as being 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2009, as well as in 1999, 2005 and 2008.
	Positive about Disabled People Recognition – the impact of which has been to extend our inclusive practices across the whole school workforce.
	IiP Work-Life Balance – the impact of which has been to restructure our practices around the remodelling agenda.
	FMSiS Award – the impact of which has been to ensure compliance with financial procedures and the appropriate use of public funds.
	FA Charter Standard for Schools – the impact of this award has been to increase participation rates amongst pupils in PE, especially football.
	Community Rugby Development School Award – the impact of which has been improved training and coaching facilities, resulting in greater success in local and regional ‘Emerging Schools’ competitions.
	Wirral School Environmental Award – the impact of this award has been a significant reduction in waste from school sent to landfill.
	Careers Education & Guidance Quality Award – the impact of which has been to review current practice, create a section on the VLE and put forward two staff fro training on the CEG Diploma.
	Wirral Inclusion Award – the impact of which has been to further develop and improve our inclusion / SEN practices.
	Aiming High 4 Children – the impact of this award has been to develop our extended school services, notably the Homework Club and After-School Club.
	Sure Start Award – the impact of this award has been to develop our extended school services, notably the Homework Club and After-School Club.
	School was awarded the Basic Skills Mark which recognised the contribution school makes to improving levels of literacy, numeracy and ICT amongst its pupils.
	IiP Leadership & Management – the impact of which has been to build capacity in the Leadership Team.
	Awarded because of our ‘outstanding’ commitment to CPD and staff development.  We were awarded 100% in the assessment and no significant areas for development were highlighted.
	Awarded in recognition of our commitment to and provision of Extended Services.