Immeasurably More

The St Benet’s Immeasurably More project draws inspiration from our Trust Vision, taken from Ephesians 3:20:

Immeasurably More than we can imagine; creating a culture of aspiration for all.

We seek to actively promote, encourage and facilitate aspirational learning experiences across the schools within St Benet’s which relentlessly and intentionally celebrate equity, diversity, belonging, inclusion and justice at every opportunity.

The Immeasurably More project does not in any way promote a particular political standpoint; rather it seeks to reflect our Trust’s Vision in action and create a culture of justice and courageous advocacy as per the 2024 SIAMS Framework.

What is it?

 At a Trust level, we provide our schools with access to the ‘Immeasurably More Fund’.  This aims to support St Benet's schools with financial barriers to run projects focussed on engaging children with their local community.  

 At a school level, there are strands for schools to quality assure their provision against and qualify for our own ‘Immeasurably More Than’ Awards:

• Immeasurably More than just Pupil Leadership (inc Courageous Advocacy)
• Immeasurably More than just Celebrating Difference
• Immeasurably More than just Music and the Arts
• Immeasurably More than just a Curriculum

…and…

• Immeasurably More than just a School (once all above are achieved)

At a pupil level, schools can nominate pupils to be a St Benet’s Champion of  Change for instigating and following through with their own projects which are focussed on issues of justice, responsibility and seeking to make a positive difference.

The Immeasurably More Than Awards

In order to achieve an Immeasurably More Than Award, schools need to provide evidence that they have covered each area within the award’s criteria. This ensures that there is core requirement that all schools need to provide for their pupils in order to achieve the award.

Evidence needs to show that opportunities are meaningful: they have a design in mind with a clear aim which reflects the school’s vision and values. They also need to be regularly planned opportunities for pupils, not one-off events. Finally they need to be shown to be impactful, in that they are not simply ‘on paper’ but do impact on pupils’ development.

Underpinning all of this is a recognition that the awards are of an aspirational nature – any school with the award should be in a position for similar schools to come and see what they are offering and how it is being implemented. Awards are valid for three years.

Champion of Change

At a pupil level, schools are able to nominate pupils to be a St Benet’s Champion of  Change for instigating and following through with their own projects which are focussed on issues of justice, responsibility and courageous advocacy. These are a physical badge and certificate that are awarded by the CEO in a termly assembly in school.

 These are aimed at those pupils who have been ‘courageous advocates’ and have championed causes outside of the classroom, potentially inspiring other pupils as a result. For example, they may have taken it upon themselves to do a number of things to raise awareness around a certain charity or issue; or may have independently written to their local council to get a park upgraded, resulting in new equipment for the community.

To be a Champion of Change, the work a pupil will have been involved in will have been:

• Independent – the pupil should have instigated the action themselves as far as possible. They may have sought support from adults in implementing their idea.
• Championing – the pupil should have sought to advocate and champion an issue, demonstrating determination and effort in seeing their idea through.
• Meaningful – the work of the pupil should have resulted in a tangible impact, for example a large amount of money raised for charity or a meaningful change in their local community (be that physically or in attitudes).