Mental Health Awareness
In 2022, following a lengthy pandemic which left a mark on many of our students and students across the world, we introduced a Mental Health Policy in the Junior School. This policy was formed from the recognition that students needed additional and more complex support following the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. This policy sees seven dedicated members of the Junior School and SEND team meet roughly every three weeks to discuss mental health provision across the school.
Support for Parents
Across the School, parents have access to The Wellbeing Hub, a support network which offers parents webinars and resources on topical subjects to aid in supporting their child with real-world problems.
Parent Surgeries are also available once a week for Junior School parents; these sessions are an opportunity for parents to discuss worries, concerns, and feedback with Katie Wright, Head of the Junior School.
Communication Across the Junior School
Teachers meet termly with the Head of Junior School, Katie Wright to discuss individual student progress. This is an opportunity for teachers to flag up any recent concerns or developments recognised by themselves or another member of the Junior School faculty. Our staff all work in dedicated functions, meaning they get to know the children in different environments. This allows teachers to build robust working relationships with our students, allowing our staff to be more aware of any social, emotional or mental health developments of each child.
The aim of these meetings is to ensure we offer consistent and proactive support to all students regardless of their level of ability. We measure on progress rather than ability so that we can support all students regardless of their starting point or ability.
There’s always a friendly face in the Junior School, and it is known as a warm and safe environment for not only students, but parents also.
Supporting Students with SEND
There is no falsity here. No pretending. No inauthenticity. We are unashamedly honest with each other.
Our individual approach to each child’s learning in the Junior School means we have outstanding pastoral and SEND support for students. We have a assess, plan, and do approach to SEND and have transparent communication with parents and family about a child’s progress in school. We assess applications for children with SEND on an individual basis, ensuring that the student will be able to access the curriculum and that we have the required provision available to support the child.
