Safeguarding and Wellbeing
We are committed to the development of the whole child and believe that an all-round education and excellent pastoral support are integral to this so that children develop into happy and fulfilled adults that are able to reach their potential as global citizens.
The wellbeing of all the children and young people in our care is supported by our strong pastoral team of:
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Class Teachers, Form Tutors and Teaching Assistants
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Senior Mental Health Lead
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Head of Pastoral Care and Student Welfare Leads (High)
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School Nurse
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First Aid Team
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Prefects, Peer Mentors and Buddies (High)
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House Captains, Buddies and High School Buddies (Primary)
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Social Justice Leaders to support with Anti-Bullying (Primary)
- Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (Primary)
We also work closely with a host of other external services such as Butterflies, Hope, CAMHS, CLD and Young Carers. Our PSHE, Life Skills and assemblies programmes are an important part of making wellbeing at the core of what we do. At the High School, we actively promote The Five Ways to Wellbeing by encouraging pupils to connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give. At the Primary School, we capitilise on our Quality Mark for Values Based Education to ensure that every child learns about ways to support thier own wellbeing. In additon to this, we ensure Jigsaw PSHE and Personal Development are fundamental elements of our curriculum in order to support keeping pupils safe.
Our robust yet flexible pastoral support is the foundation to enable students to be in the best possible position to learn, to develop resilience and ultimately to flourish in life far beyond school.
We believe that keeping children safe is our main priority as a school. We fully recognise our moral and statutory responsibilites for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care. We have proactive and rigorous safeguarding procedures in place. All our staff are safeguarding trained; certain key staff who lead on safeguarding have advanced training. If you have concerns about the safeguarding of any children at our school, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Safeguarding Trustee: Gwen Fraser
- Executive Headteacher: Rob Patterson
- Nursery and Primary School Designated Safeguarding Lead: David Sallis
- Nursery and Primary School Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead: Rebecca Williams, Rebecca Weaver and Anne Forrester
- High School Designated Safeguarding Lead: Paul Bescoby
- High School Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Victoria Austen, Tabitha Jenman, Kara Robson, Daniel Jones
- Prevent Leads: David Sallis (Primary), Paul Bescoby (High)
- Prevent Single Point of Contact: Rob Patterson
Supporting families in Herefordshire
Children's Help and Advice Team (CHAT)
This confidential service is open to all families living in Herefordshire, with a child or children aged 0 to 18 years.
Our friendly and professional team will listen to your worries, offer advice to support your needs.
We can offer support, advice and guidance for families and young people on:
- Family relationships
- Challenging behaviours
- Housing and financial matters
- Emotional and mental health worries
- Keeping your child safe (on-line and in the community)
- Child well-being and development
- Any issue affecting you and your family
Call the Children's Help and Advice Team on 01432 260261 (available Monday to Friday, 9am - 4.45pm) and speak with an experience supporting families advisor.
Early help information leaflet
Mental Health Support in Herefordshire