Pupil Wellbeing
Pastoral Support
When it boils down to levels of confidence to be able to speak out, we are all different and some children find it hard to find their voice in a crowd. Whether this be for something they deem to be unfair, friendship issues or when facing new emotional situations they haven’t previously experienced, such as bereavement. At Hilden Oaks, we lay great importance to listening to everyone – especially those who need help. We have a dedicated member of staff whose responsibility it is to provide both pastoral and emotional support for children. This trusted adult is trained to listen to a child’s problems or concerns, help them to develop their emotional understanding of the situation, and to find appropriate coping skills for many of life’s challenges.
“Sometimes people struggle to show their feelings or are afraid to speak in front of others, so it’s good that there is a trusted adult to talk to in private if we need to.”
Wellbeing Wednesdays
We celebrate Wellbeing Wednesdays each week with a breaktime activity in which all the children can get involved. The themed activities cover anything from Wellbeing Wishes to Wellbeing Water-drinkers, aimed at encouraging the children to focus on their mental, emotional, and physical health. These activities include mindfulness exercises, creative projects and group games. The goal is to provide a break, reduce stress, support kindness, make new friends and equip pupils with life skills for long-term wellbeing - not just for Wednesdays!
