Epinay Business and Enterprise School

We want all of our students to be able to swim by the time they leave Epinay because drowning is the third most common cause of accidental death in children. All children should have the opportunity to learn how to swim and be taught how to stay safe in and around water. Many children learn to swim outside of school. But research has shown for many, school will be the only opportunity they have to learn these vital lifesaving skills (Swim England).

The ability level and social maturity of our youngest students has changed over recent years, many of our students start Epinay lacking social skills, resilience and effective communication skills. The purpose of team building is to develop these skills. Students are exposed to scenarios that they then work through with staff to develop these skills and effectively promote more positive whole class communication.

At Epinay school we use stop motion animation to develop many of the skills needed to be successful in the workplace. Stop motion is fantastic for students as it teaches skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Making stop motion films also give students the chance to build relationships with each other and develop their social skills. Students are taught to use digital ICT technology and are introduced to a potential hobby or career pathway.