Lots of outdoor space at Clayton Hall

As we look towards the uplifting season of Spring, I recently read an interesting piece of research about the impact of trees and open green spaces on our mental health and well-being. At Clayton Hall Academy, we are lucky enough to have these in abundance.

Our extensive grounds are well used by our students and local community - we have tennis courts, a large astroturf and several large openfield spaces, all of which are used for a wide range of sporting activities. In addition, our school buildings themselves are set amongst a wonderful woodland, a walled garden and lots of open space in which to bring learning to life and bring calm to our lives. At this time of year, when the daffodils are in full bloom, it really is an astonishingly beautiful place to work and study.

Our students are passionate about the environment, our eco schools club recently achieved the internationally recognized ‘Eco School status’. Students have implemented increased recycling across the Academy, produced and hung biodegradable bird feeders and recently took part in the RSPB big birdwatch. They have also been potting-up plants for classrooms to bring the outside inside! At Clayton Hall Academy we believe strongly in fresh air and time spent in wide open spaces. This was praised by the AcSEED Initiative when we achieved the ‘AcSEED Award for Supporting Mental Health in Schools’.

Caty Reid Principal