We believe that raising standards and improving outcomes in education requires more than teacher effort alone – here at Oasis Academy Bank Leaze we also seek to enhance the social and emotional aspects of learning.
Our students need to engage and react to improve the outcome of their education. This is encapsulated by the 'SUMO Foundation Formula': E + R = O.
An Event and our Response to it determine the Outcome. This is a powerful tool that helps students realise they can change and influence what happens in their own lives. This recognition helps to transform their engagement and motivation in school and in turn drives up the standards and outcomes of their lessons and classes. SUMO4Schools supports student development and achievement including self-esteem, motivation, collaboration, co-operative learning, resilience against setbacks and improved confidence.
But SUMO does not seek to exist outside the school curriculum - instead it serves as an integral part of the learning process and as such can help to achieve the demands of not only the curriculum but also many associated programmes and initiatives. SUMO4Schools incorporates individual, paired and collaborative learning activities that can be utilised in both Key Stages 1 and 2 for schools working towards implementing the new framework for PSHE.
The emphasis is on developing emotional literacy and self-awareness within SUMO4Schools materials makes it ideal for supporting and enhancing our SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) programme in EYFS. Because SUMO4Schools can deliver a transformative difference in the engagement and motivation of children, it dovetails with initiatives including Building Learning Power, Collaborative Learning and Learning to Learn.
SUMO4Schools helps to achieve the emphasis on well-being. SUMO4Schools is used to enhance and support our anti-bullying programme and prevent anti-social behaviour within the framework of the Every Child Matters (ECM) initiative. It also acts as a support resource within our Healthy Schools remit. SUMO4Schools is a vital tool for improving standards of pupil care