At NHESC we believe that enrichment is vital to student well-being, confidence and development. ‘Enrichment’ is used to describe the activities that NHESC provide to extend students’ education beyond their main course of study. The commitment to providing opportunities for broadening students’ educational experience is widespread throughout their time at NHESC.
At NHESC across both sites and all Key Stages we deliver a Mentoring and Enrichment programme that consists of our students meeting with their mentor for a 20-minute mentoring session to discuss the week they have had in and out of school. It’s a chance for the students to discuss achievements, problems, concerns and set achievable goals for the week ahead. This is followed by a practical enrichment session where the students pick an activity for a half term that they know they enjoy or may have never had the opportunity to take part in before and want to try something new.
Activities that the students have taken part in this this academic year are boxing sessions, Gym, Football, Basketball, Pool, Table Tennis, Hair & Beauty including nail art, Wagamama Cooking Club, Lego Therapy, Afternoon Tea with an MP, Arts & Crafts and Photography Club.
These activity sessions also offer the students opportunities to build positive relationships with staff and students that might not necessarily be in their timetabled lessons. They are also a chance to take part in activities that we don’t always have time for in lessons, learning new skills and spending time with people who have similar interests. Enrichment sessions are also a fantastic opportunity to win Complement Slips as students will receive one every time they attend and engage well. Above all, Enrichment sessions are FUN and provide a positive, celebratory end to a successful week.
