Our Pastoral Support Programme
At White House Academy, we want everyone involved with our school to feel well supported. We believe that good pastoral support focusses on nurturing the individual needs of each child. We aim to build trusting and empathic relationships with all our pupils and their families.
Our Inclusion Team is made up of dedicated professionals. This includes our Senior Leadership Team and a team of therapists. Together our team works with students so they can lead fulfilling and balanced lives at school and beyond.
All our staff model to students how to look after themselves and others; encouraging them to seek help, support or advice whenever they need it.
Pastoral care underpins personal development and we know from experience that with outstanding pastoral care, students feel they belong and their self-esteem is able to flourish because they feel valued and cared for.
Supporting the pastoral needs of pupils sometimes involves working with external agencies. In these situations we ensure that a confidential, professional, non-judgemental and sensitive service is provided.
White House Academy’s Pastoral Support includes:
· Range of academic interventions organised by the SENDCO
· Art therapist and play therapist
· Mental health support team
· External agencies such as; Social Services, Police, Health Professionals, Education Welfare Service, Doctors and nurses.
· Focused nurture provision
· Full time behaviour mentor
· Speech and language support
· Lunch and break clubs for children who struggle in larger groups
· Breakfast and after school clubs
If you would like to find out more about any of these pastoral support services, please contact the school office.