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Pastoral role
Well-being, personal and social development
Suggestions for promoting student well-being is available for parents on the school website. Some ideas include:
Be a good friend to yourself; encourage self-kindness, create a gratitude list.
Get help if you need it; think of other people close to your child who can support their well-being, communicate with the school about how things are going.
Use movement and laughter; go for walks, complete physical activity and encourage fun and laughter.
Major aspect of the school vision; 'All members of Primary School will work together to ensure wellbeing is at the heart of our school. We are committed to creating a happy and inclusive learning environment where we will support each other to thrive and celebrate successes.'
Daily ‘Wellbeing Welcome’ sessions. As the children arrive in school, they have the opportunity to choose activities around the classroom and outdoor area, working and playing alongside their friends and teachers. This allows time to talk to a familiar adult about anything that may be worrying them, to connect with their friends and to make independent choices.
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Quote from the school's welcome letter; 'We have clear values and aim to develop well rounded, independent children, preparing them for future careers by giving them the learning experiences they need to make a positive contribution to the wider world'.
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Challenges
Time, the teacher explained that time is definitely the biggest contender in ensuring that effective pastoral care is provided. Although, he explained that he tries to make it a priority within his workload.
The classes in the school are fairly large and it can be difficult to identify when individual learners need personalised pastoral care.
A recent challenge in providing accurate pastoral care is definitely the pandemic. For a lot of children, the safest place for them is in school, however the lockdown meant that a lot of children were stuck at home. Although the teacher provided daily live sessions, there was little opportunity to support learners with any worries or concerns.
Parental attitudes can be a big challenge for teachers in regards to pastoral care. If a teacher identifies a concern or issue and discusses it with the parent, they may not agree. This may lead to the child not receiving the correct care that they may need.