--- title: "School Awards and Recognition" url: "https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/personal-development/school-awards" school: "Unsworth Academy" --- # School Awards and Recognition **![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/partners/sandwell_logo_edit.jpg)** **The Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark** The award acknowledges through 8 principles that Unsworth Academy is committed towards providing outstanding social, emotional and mental health support to it's community. This was awarded in July 2022 to Unsworth Academy. [![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/partners/rainbow-flag-award.jpg)](https://www.rainbowflagaward.co.uk/) **The Rainbow Flag Award** The Rainbow Flag Award is a national quality assured framework. The award focuses on positive LGBT+, (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, plus other related identities), inclusion and visibility. The school received this award in September 2023 ![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/partners/EFS_logo_2025-2027_bronze.jpg) **Emotionally Friendly Schools Award** Emotionally Friendly Settings (EFS) Bronze accreditation recognizes a setting's commitment to fostering a positive emotional environment for children and young people. [![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/images/mhm-logo.png)](https://myhappymind.org/programmes/mymindcoach/) **My Happy Mind Affiliated School** myHappymind was created for schools with a very simple mission: to give today's children the skills to thrive in tomorrow's world. Unsworth Academy has been running this programme since 2022 with outstanding success. Year 7 complete this programme and find it informative and fun. **[![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/images/hummingbird-project-logo.png)](https://www.medequip4kids.org.uk/hummingbird-project/)** **Hummingbird School** A short course that helps children to be more emotionally resilient and positive. Unsworth Academy has run the Hummingbird Programme since 2021. It supports transition from Primary school. **[![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/partners/EPDA-logo_2024-2027.jpg)](https://www.awardplace.co.uk/award/epda)** **Excellence in Pupil Development Award** This award offers a structured framework to evaluate and enrich your pastoral curriculum It supports you in developing pupil’s personal attributes and attitudes, such as self-confidence, resilience and self-discipline. With a focus on involving local and national organisations, it helps you prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. [![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/partners/SENDIA.png)](https://www.awardplace.co.uk/award/sendia) **SEND Inclusion Award** This award helps schools deliver high-quality education for pupils with SEND. Compliant with the SEND Code of Practice, the award framework focuses on removing barriers to learning through early identification, inclusive teaching and leadership. It also allows you to evaluate impact to improve classroom practice and pupil outcomes. The school received this award in May 2024. ![](https://unsworth-academy.schudio.com/images/pages/60f8cfc994407d3cb3928c6c273df426.png) **RHS School Gardening Award** The RHS Campaign for School Gardening encourages and supports schools and groups to develop and actively use a garden. To achieve the award learners have contributed to the planning of our garden, whilst developing new gardening skills and using outdoor learning to improve their wellbeing. 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