Pastoral
Pastoral Team
Donna Wealleans – Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)
Amanda Clifton- Pastoral and Support Manager
Fiona Walker- PSHE Lead
Pastoral Support at Oswald Road
At Oswald Road Primary School we want everyone involved with our school to feel well supported. We believe that good pastoral support focuses on nurturing the individual needs of each child. We aim to build trusting and empathetic relationships with all our pupils and their families. We strive to fulfil the Nurture Group Network’s six principles of nurture:
- Children’s learning is understood developmentally
- The classroom offers a safe base
- The importance of nurture for the development of wellbeing
- Language is a vital means of communication
- All behaviour is communication
- The importance of transition in children’s lives
Pupil Voice
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Useful Documents and links
Transitions
How to support your child practically
https://mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/resources/how-to-support-your-child-practically/
https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/supporting-childrens-transition-to-secondary-school-guidance-for-parents-and-carers/
Staying safe outside of school:http://www.oswaldroad.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/MCC-OOSS-Parent-Leaflet.pdf
Behaviour
Behaviour and Bullying at Oswald Road
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Year 6 Wellbeing Guide to SATs (for Teachers, School Leaders, Parents, Carers & Pupils)
Tip sheet – Helping your child to be happy – Supporting wellbeing
Tip sheet – Getting support to help your child to be happy
Young persons journey – Mental Health
How to get free mental health therapy or counselling
British Red Cross- Tackling Loneliness
Information and resources specific to anxiety in children:
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
The Proud Trust- Resources for LGBT Parents and Parents of LGBT young people
Mermaids UK- Parent Resources (for children that feel at odds with their birth gender)
Stonewall- Questions frequently asked by parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans children
Bullying
Anti-Bullying Week Assembly Presentation
How to be a good friend (anti-bullying week resource)
Video: ‘From Bully to Best Friend’
Learning Development
‘Growth Mindset’- Information for Parents
PHSE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Jigsaw PSHE Curriculum- Guide for Parents and Carers
