At Jericho we go the extra mile to protect and defend each other. We actively promote being brave and bold and standing up for each other. We nurture and respect all members of our Jericho family, value difference and make good choices. We know how to gain support from a trusted adult in school and actively seek to STOP bullying. We know the difference between getting on and falling out and can share the ways we promote positive relationships.

Jericho job roles 2023

At Jericho our children are given opportunity to apply to become an integral member of the school team! We have a range of opportunities to support character development and to enable our children to have a voice in all aspects of school life. See our job specifications and some of the wonderful applications we have recieved!

Jericho are proud to be one of six local schools leading the way in a world first wellbeing project named 'Brilliant Cumbria'. Sponsored by and collaborating with Well Whitehaven, Orano, ADAPT the TDA driven by Art of Brilliance Ltd now creating a bespoke  and revolutionary wellbeing program. This unique program encompasses themes of Positive Psychology, wellbeing, resilience, strength, purpose and human flourishing and allows grassroots for children's personal development allowing them to 'do it better than they have to' and adopting a 2%er mindset..

What does it mean to be brilliant? What do our children say??

'It means being brave if something is tough' Logan- Reception

'Everyone at our school is brilliant, teachers ad the children. Teachers have to be kind and take care of us as well as teach us all the things we need to know! They are 2%ers all the time so that we can be our best'- Lily (Year 1)

'We have to step outside our comfort zone, that means trying something new. If you do new things then you can learn lots more'- Zach (Year 1)

'We 'do it better than we have to' because then its always your very best' Chloe (Year 2)

'We all have bouncebackability, this means to try and tray again. It means resilient and determined to achieve something' Ethan (Year 5)

Together with 6 local schools we participated in a wellbeing workshop and a day filled with positivity and opportunity to develop skills to become Brilliant Cumbria 'Wellbeing Ninja'. The workshops were delivered by Andy Cope and Will Hussey and developed our skills in mental wealth across our school, community and beyond. We then took these skills out and spread happiness and positivity in our school and local community.

Our policy was originally consulted on with all our stakeholders - pupils, parents, staff and governors in 2020.  We then wrote and published our policy.  In 2022-2023, our governors revised the policy and updated it.  Please download it for more information.