Wellbeing

Wellbeing

A happy experience at school is vital to a student’s wellbeing so we work hard to offer the right support, as well as lots of opportunities for fun alongside learning.  We always focus on students as individuals, encouraging them to achieve their potential and explore their interests in an atmosphere where they feel we are championing them all the way.  

Staff continue to focus on developing good working relationships with the students and offer advice, guidance or a friendly ear when they need it.   

We aim to have a team of Mental Health First Aiders while also having a strong robust and experience pastoral team. As pupils grow into young adults, we will encourage them to take ownership when resolving issues but always be on hand to help and guide when needed.   

Staff with a Responsibility for Wellbeing:

Clementine Bircham - ELSA, Head of Wellbeing

Stephen Arnott – Head of Pastoral Care, History Teacher and Mental Health First Aider

Stefanie Davis – SENCo 

Samantha O'Shaughnessy – School Nurse 

Samantha Arnold – Safeguarding Governor 

Wellbeing Award for Schools 

In June 2020, we achieved our Wellbeing Award for Schools. This whole school award focuses on ensuring effective practice and provision is in place, promoting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of the whole school community. The award has an emphasis on embedding a culture where mental health is seen as the responsibility of all and where we understand how best to support everyone in the school’s community. 

Through achieving this award, we have: 

• Shown our commitment to promoting mental health as part of school life 
• Improved the emotional wellbeing of staff and pupils 
• Ensured mental health problems are identified early and appropriate supportprovided 
• Offered provision and interventions that match the needs of its pupils and staff 
• Engaged the whole-school community in the importance of mental health awareness 
• Captured the views of parents, pupils and teachers on mental health issues 

While we have achieved the award and created a supportive and nurturing community, we know that these are the first steps on a larger journey, ensuring that we continue to develop this important part of day-to-day life.