Skills Builder
At Hillyfield, we are committed to supporting pupils’ personal development and lifelong learning through the consistent implementations of the Skills Builder framework. We embed the eight essential skills- listening, speaking, problem solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork -across the curriculum to ensure that every child has regular and meaningful opportunities to develop them.
These skills are explicitly taught through planned lessons, assemblies and dedicated skills - focused sessions. In addition, teachers purposefully incorporate skill development into everyday classroom activities, subject lessons and wider school experiences such as collaborative projects, themed school days and pupil leadership opportunities. By providing a clear and structured approach to skill progression, we help children recognise, practise and apply the essential life skills in a range of contexts - preparing them not only for success in school but also for future learning, work and life.