Pastoral Support
at
Harold Court
| Pastoral Team | |
| Mrs Donnelly-Symes | Deputy Head/Inclusion Lead |
| Mrs Caulfield Ross | Pastoral Lead |
| Mrs Kane | Behaviour Learning Mentor |
| Mrs Steward | ELSA |
At Harold Court we are fully committed to the protection and development of all our children and in creating an inclusive, safe and secure environment in which they can develop into responsible, confident, self-aware, capable young people who are well equipped to cope with the challenges ahead of them. We believe that good pastoral support focuses on nurturing and supporting the individual needs of each child. We ensure that the support needed is recognised and implemented, with all teachers and support staff working cohesively together with the school’s Pastoral team.
Mrs Caulfield Ross provides pastoral support and guidance to all our children, promoting their well being by liaising with parents/carers, school staff and external agencies. Problems at home or school can have a detrimental impact on a child's well being and on family life, Mrs Caulfield Ross aims to develop positive home/school relationships by listening and caring in a non-judgemental way. Mrs Caulfield Ross is here to help, offering a professional service with access to an extensive range of information, enabling her to signpost parents/carers to a variety of services who may be able to help.
Children are encouraged to approach Mrs Caulfield Ross at any time during the day if they feel in need of her support. She works with individuals or groups of children to give them the very best possible care, removing barriers to learning, raising aspirations and supporting every child in achieving their potential.
If you wish to make an appointment to see Mrs Caulfield Ross please complete a parent consultation which is available at the school office.
A note from Mrs Caufield Ross:
My role within the Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Team is to work in partnership with your child/ren and your family to promote their mental health and wellbeing to ensure they can be the very best they can be in a welcoming warm nurturing environment.
This is achieved by each individual child receiving bespoke package of services internally within a school setting or signposting families externally to Borough services.
I work across whole school in all year groups, Reception to Year 6, facilitating one to one direct work, group work, and whole classes.
My role includes leading on parenting partnerships, providing workshops and hosting regular parenting surgeries.
I am an experienced professional practitioner in this field. Being a parent of two adult children I feel my recipe for success is that parents can relate to me as I have journeyed through the education system at primary, secondary school, and university level.
You can access my services on the School Office. Appointments can be face to face or by telephone. I provide a very relaxing environment for you to come and speak with me.
I am privileged to have this position in school working on behalf of your child and family.
Some of the areas we can offer support for families include:
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What are the benefits for pupils and families?
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These are all valuable life skills - which some children may need a little extra support to enhance them in line with their peer groups. Some issues may require long term support whilst others may need short blocks of time or an isolated session. This work is in line with general support from the class teachers and our School Values.
We provide a range of interventions to support emotional well- being;
- A quiet nurturing room for children to feel safe and secure, to calm down or have time out
- Drop in play and lunch time sessions
- Support the children and parents at the beginning of the school day
- Liaise with teachers and check at the beginning of each day for children needing support
- 1-1 sessions with identified children
- In class support
- Social groups (social and emotional needs, behaviour, friendships)
- Worry boxes in each class for children to raise any worries or concerns
- Compliments book for each class
- Celebration book for identified children
- PSHE lessons/circle time for every year group
- Mindfulness in all classes each day
- Celebration time with identified children and their families
The Havering's Family Services Hub is an online tool to support you accessing services. It is a hugely useful tools for parents/carers and lets you know of services in your local area (e.g. if you are looking for a particular club, the portal can give details of any clubs available within your child's age range).
Please find below a range of leaflets and websites on a range of social, emotional and mental health areas:
Children and Young People with Anxiety
Your never to young to talk about mental health
CBeebies - Seven techniques for helping kids stay calm
Gingerbread.co.uk - separating parents
When someone special dies for children under 7
