Core enrichment offer – How will your school measure up?

The white paper ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ published last month states that: “Enrichment, which has for too long been the privilege of a few, must now become part of a common entitlement.”

It’s not just the White Paper, Ofsted now expect leaders to: “ensure that the personal development programme (which includes taught content and wider opportunities and experiences) is broad, coherently planned and suitable for the school’s context, and that the programme and the school’s wider work reinforce one another. “(Ofsted toolkit 2025)

It is likely that the “taught content” referred to above is covered within existing school improvement aims, but what about the “wider opportunities and experiences”? The things that happen around the curriculum are so important to the children in all of our schools. what does that look like in your school?

If you would like to hear more about how important enrichment activities are, then come to the DAG Conference and hear from inspirational speakers on the role governance has to play in creating cultural capital, supporting wellbeing and encouraging children to view school as a fun place they want to be. This in person DAG Conference ‘Inspirational Governance – more than just metrics’ will provide an opportunity for members to be part of a social and learning evening, with key note speakers and time to network, enjoy a buffet and a short musical event by Devon pupils. Thursday 14^th May 4.30pm at Exeter Race Course – book your free place at [email protected].