Enrichment
The Education Endowment Foundation has researched the value to pupils of having access to an enrichment programme which, according to them, may underpin success in school and beyond. Enrichment (at Hillborough) includes opportunities to work collaboratively with others, build relationships, manage emotions, and cope with difficult situations. There is growing evidence that these skills are important to children’s later outcomes.
According to the EEF, enrichment education has intrinsic benefits (sometimes referred to as “arts for arts’ sake”). All children, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, deserve a well-rounded, culturally rich, education. At Hillborough we agree with these sentiments but also believe that enrichment directly improves pupils’ academic attainment and progress.
