Enrichment

Introduction

At Academy 360, we believe education should go beyond the classroom. Our Primary Enrichment Programme gives every child the chance to explore new interests, develop important life skills and grow in confidence. Everything we do reflects our LST Trust Values:

• Ambitious – encouraging pupils to aim high and try new things.
• Brave – giving them the confidence to take on challenges.
• Curious – inspiring pupils to ask questions and discover new ideas.
• Determined – supporting them to keep going when things feel difficult.
• Extraordinary – helping them discover talents that make them shine.
• Fast – building quick thinking and adaptability through exciting activities.
• Good – promoting kindness, respect and teamwork in everything we do.

Enrichment is an important part of school life because it helps children learn in different ways, experience success and develop skills that will stay with them for life.

Our Offer

Our enrichment programme is carefully planned to give pupils a wide range of experiences that support their personal development and academic progress. Activities are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and encourage creativity. Every child has the chance to take part in:

• Creative and Practical Skills – arts and crafts, storytelling, drama, cooking and baking.
• Sports and Physical Activities – football, gymnastics, dance, swimming, trampolining, outdoor games and orienteering.
• Music and Performing Arts – singing, choir, ukulele, percussion and school performances.
• STEM and Discovery – science experiments, coding, robotics, chess and problem-solving games.
• Outdoor Learning and Culture – Forest and Beach School, gardening, nature projects, visits to museums, theatres and local landmarks.
• Residentials and Special Events – from Year 5 onwards, pupils can join exciting residential trips that build independence and teamwork. Past destinations include Beamish Bushcraft and Derwent Hill.

These hands-on sessions help children think independently and creatively while supporting academic progress.

Social & Emotional Development

Team activities like sports and group projects encourage empathy, resilience and leadership. Respect and kindness are at the heart of our enrichment ethos.

Physical & Creative Enrichment

Sports

A broad and inclusive PE offer includes:

• Football, swimming, gymnastics & trampolining.
• Orienteering, basketball, handball & netball.
• Dance, athletics, volleyball, rugby & more.

Music & Performing Arts

Creative expression is nurtured through:

• Ukelele, guitar, drums & keyboard lessons.
• Choirs & performance opportunities.
• School and external musical events

Culture & Outdoor Learning

Our curriculum is enriched by:

• Theatre, museum & historical visits.
• Places of worship & landmarks.
• Coast to Coast cycling trip.
• Outdoor learning includes:
• Forest & Beach School sessions.
• Gardening & environmental projects.
• Duke of Edinburgh & Bikeability

We proudly partner with the RHS and local nature parks to reimagine green spaces and offer real-world conservation experiences.

Residentials & Festivals

From Year 5 onwards, pupils take part in unforgettable residentials that build teamwork and independence.

Recent destinations include:

• Beamish Bushcraft.
• Derwent Hill.
• London, Edinburgh, Paris & Barcelona.

We also regularly participate in local and regional sports festivals including athletics, football, swimming, hockey and snow tubing.

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