Wellbeing Award for Schools
St Dominic’s is delighted to have been successfully reaccredited with the Wellbeing Award for Schools – December 2025. In his report, the verifier, who met with a range of stakeholders, praised the College’s commitment to wellbeing and the way its Catholic and Christian values underpin all aspects of College life. He noted the strong emphasis placed on helping students develop the resilience, skills and confidence needed to flourish both within the College and as members of the wider community. The verifier commented on the following strengths:
- A welcoming and inclusive College community where all feel valued, regardless of faith or belief
- A strong focus on resilience, personal development and preparation for life beyond College
- Students’ positive experiences of the Veritas programme and opportunities for volunteering
- The many ways in which student achievements are celebrated across the College
- Parents who feel well-informed and appreciate the College’s responsive communication
- Staff who actively support new students in settling quickly and building friendships
- Access to enhanced wellbeing support through the Student Assistance Programme
- Students valuing the discussions and opportunities for reflection provided through the Core RE programme
- A strong culture of charity, service and giving back to the wider community
The award lasts for three years. During this time the College will continue to review and strengthen the support it provides for students, staff and the wider community. Particular attention will be given to building on the strengths of the tutor–student relationship, exploring with staff and students what is working especially well and identifying opportunities for further development. We will also continue to embed the VESPA model within the Veritas programme and seek feedback from stakeholders to ensure that our wellbeing provision continues to develop and improve.
To learn more about wellbeing at St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College – please click here.
To read the full report, please click on the links below: