Pastoral Support

Pastoral Support at Pitsford Primary School

The pastoral care provided at Pitsford Primary School refers to the support systems in place to nurture children’s emotional, social and physical well-being. We address such challenges including anxiety, bereavement and friendship issues, ensuring children feel safe and ready to learn.

The core elements of primary pastoral care include:

Daily Check-Ins

Teachers and support staff make time to listen and build trusting relationships with children

Family Liaison

Acting as a bridge between home and school, providing parents with resources and referrals to external agencies

Safe Spaces

Designated areas where dysregulated children can self-regulate or co-regulate with an adult

Specialist Interventions:

Play therapy techniques, well-being support, PAT Therapy dog sessions, yoga sessions and spending time in our gardening area.

As a school we also mark key events throughout the year, including:

Mental Health Awareness Week - May

World Mental Health Day – October

Children’s Mental Health Week - February

Anti-Bullying Week - November

We also offer a range of evidence-based approaches and targeted intervention support:

Draw & Talk – supporting emotional expression

Lego Therapy – developing social and communication skills

Sensory Circuits – daily activities to support regulation

Zones of Regulation – whole-school emotional awareness

Think Good, Feel Good – CBT-based strategies Trauma-informed approaches – including The Body Remember