Enrichment is a vital part of school life at Little Lever School. We believe that education extends far beyond the classroom and that every student should have access to opportunities that develop confidence, creativity, leadership, teamwork and wellbeing.
Enrichment is instrumental in helping young people to build character, resilience, communication skills and positive relationships, while also supporting attendance, engagement and future aspirations. Enrichment activities allow students to discover new interests, develop talents and feel a stronger sense of belonging within our school community.
To ensure all students can participate, we have introduced a wide range of lunchtime enrichment opportunities that are accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.
Lunchtime Enrichment
Our lunchtime programme continues to grow and provides students with opportunities to socialise, stay active, be creative and try something new. Activities currently include:
- Uno
- Dobble
- Board Games
- Diamond Art
- Crafts
- Chess
These sessions create valuable opportunities for students to build friendships, improve wellbeing and develop confidence in a supportive environment.
Fabulous Fridays
‘Fabulous Fridays’ continue to be a hugely popular part of school life. Every Friday lunchtime, students can access the 3G pitch and sports facilities to take part in:
- Football
- Basketball
- ‘Just Dance’
This initiative was originally developed through student voice, encouraging participation, physical activity and positive social interaction.
After School Enrichment
Our after school enrichment programme provides students with further opportunities to to take part in activities they enjoy, try new experiences and spend time with others in a positive and welcoming setting.
Activities this year have included:
- Singing Club
- Dance Club
- Darts Club
- Eco Club
- British Sign Language (BSL) Club
- Football
- Netball
- Cricket
- Rounders
- Lego Club
- Gaming Club
- Knit and Natter
These sessions allow students to explore new hobbies, build teamwork and confidence. The programme continues to evolve each term to ensure it remains engaging, inclusive and responsive to student voice.
Performing Arts and Music
Performing arts enrichment plays a central role in our school community and provides students with opportunities to express themselves creatively, develop confidence and perform in front of audiences.
Students can access a wide range of music tuition and enrichment opportunities throughout the week, including:
- Guitar lessons
- Drum lessons
- Piano and keyboard lessons
- Brass lessons
- Vocal lessons
- Wind Band
- Vocal Group
Students perform in concerts and school events, celebrating their achievements and talents with the wider school and local community.
Our school productions continue to showcase the incredible creativity and dedication of our students. Following the success of our recent production of Elf Jr., we are excited to begin preparations for our upcoming production of Legally Blonde Jr.
Student Leadership and Student Voice
Student leadership is an integral part of school life. Our democratically elected Student Leadership Council (SLC) continues to drive the student leadership agenda across the school and ensures that student voice remains central to decision-making.
Students are encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvements and help shape the wider school experience. Developments introduced in response to student voice include:
- The introduction of recycling bins
- The introduction of lunchtime activities such as Uno and Dobble
- The continued development of ‘Fabulous Fridays’
In addition to the SLC, students can take part in a variety of leadership opportunities across the school community. These include:
- Student Librarians, supporting reading initiatives and helping to maintain and promote the school library
- Sports Leaders, who work alongside staff to support local primary school events, competitions and sporting activities
- Language Ambassadors, promoting language learning and supporting cultural awareness across the school
Through these opportunities, students develop leadership skills, confidence, responsibility and the ability to make a positive contribution to both the school and wider community.
Trips and Visits
We are dedicated to providing our students with enriching experiences that extend their learning beyond the classroom. This academic year, we have organised a range of exciting trips and visits, some of which have already taken place, while others are planned for the upcoming months. This includes:
- Ski Lessons
- Ski Trip to Austria
- Medical Careers Day at St. John Rigby College
- Urban Photography Shoot and Bridgewater Hall Tour
- Manchester City Art Gallery Visit
- Halle Orchestra Performance
- British Dodgeball at Eccles College
- Mental Health Festival at Bolton Town Hall
- Multi-Sports Event
- Boccia Trip
- Theatre Trip to Bolton Octagon
- Local Community Fundraising
- Theatre Trip to Royal Exchange Manchester
- Medical Careers Events at the University of Liverpool
- College Taster Days at Bolton Sixth Form and Salford City College
- Ten Pin Bowling
- Chester Zoo Visit
Social Action and Community Engagement
We are incredibly proud of the way our students contribute to the wider community through social action and charitable work.
Students have supported and raised awareness for a number of local charities and organisations, including:
- Bolton Hospice
- Backup North West
- The Trussell Trust
- Fort Alice
This year, students raised an outstanding £2,053.93 for Bolton Hospice through a variety of fundraising activities.
Our popular Knit and Natter group also continues to strengthen links between students and members of our local community. Students have worked alongside community members to create knitted chicks which were sold in school before Easter, raising over £300 for BackUp North West.
We want every child to feel connected, valued and included within school life. We remain committed to providing a rich and varied enrichment programme that allows every student to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.