Pastoral Support

Our curriculum encourages the development of skills to equip pupils to deal with the challenges they face in life, as well as providing opportunities for pupils to exercise individual and social responsibility.

All staff share responsibility for the care and welfare of all pupils to support the needs of all pupils.

At Bollin we aim to encourage and develop pupils to:

• be interested in learning with a keen sense of personal worth;
• be confident in relationships with peers, parents, teachers and other adults;
• be able to cope with success and failure; joy and sorrow; the ups and downs of everyday life;
• demonstrate a responsible attitude towards self and others;
• be able to apply a range of coping strategies to suitable manage a situation;
• have a fundamental understanding of social skills necessary for adult life;

• develop a resilient attitude to overcoming personal difficulties

At Bollin we also recognise that, at times, children need bespoke support that focuses on nurturing and supporting their individual needs at that time. We ensure that the support needed is recognised and provided, with teachers and support staff working together. We support a range of children who are having emotional difficulties that can impact on their learning; supporting their well-being and helping reduce barriers to learning.

At Bollin Primary School, we use a range of interventions to support emotional well- being:

• The Orchard is a space where children can go to feel safe and secure, to calm down or have time out.
• Our school staff are on the door each morning to support children and parents in the playground at the beginning of the school day.
• In class support.
• Social groups (social and emotional needs, behaviour, friendships)
• ELSA – Emotional Literacy Support Assistant.
• Worry Boxes/Worry Monsters in each class for children to raise any worries or concerns.
• Talk Tokens to share feelings and worries with teaching staff.
  

We also recognise the importance of a positive home-school relationship which we strive to foster. Where pastoral needs arrive we always inform and discuss with parents so that together we can work to best meet the needs of the child.

At Bollin we believe it is of crucial importance to create an atmosphere in which all pupils feel secure; know they are valued as individuals; are encouraged in their learning, growth and social development in a healthy and safe environment.