Pastoral
At Clare House Primary School, we believe that it is important to keep the child at the centre of everything we do, to ensure that every child achieves their personal best and is valued and supported. Our pastoral support is central to that and we work hard to ensure that all children feel a happy, safe and has a strong sense of belonging in our school community.
Our Wellbeing Team
All staff members have a responsibility to support and promote children’s and staff’s mental health and wellbeing. There are certain staff members who have a specific role within Clare House Primary School:
Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss Andrews
Deputy Safeguarding Leads – Mrs Regan, Mrs Cleaves and Mrs Glennon
Inclusion Leader/SENCO - Mrs Cleaves
Personal Development lead [PSHE] – Mrs Cleaves
Personal Development lead [RSE]- Ms Crowle
Mental Health Leads - Mrs Cleaves/Mrs Lynch
Support for Children
Mental health and wellbeing are an integral part of life at Clare House Primary School. This is arranged from a universal level support to a more personalised and specialist support.
Universal Offer
- Zones of Regulation charts in place in all classes.
- Calm corners
- Worry boxes
- Sensory circuits in place for some children.
- Sensory room under development.
- Pupil passports
- Peer mentors- Y6 play leaders.
- NSPCC speak out, stay safe visits: Year 5 and 6 workshops
- NSPCC whole school assembly
Interventions
- Listening ears
- Sensory circuits/walks
- 1:1 sessions with adult mentors
- Listening ears- adults who are available to support children with emotional needs.
- 2 adults are trained as ELSAs (Emotional Literacy Support Assistants)- a trained school role that helps children and young people cope with emotional challenges.
- Trained adult to deliver Drawing and Talking
- School counsellor (2 hours per week)
- Signposting for children/parents to outside agencies e.g. Bromley Childen’s Project, Bromley Y, Bromley Young Carers, Bereavement support and CAHMs.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
There may be times when children are facing challenges that detract from their ability to engage with learning, and some will require greater support to increase their emotional literacy than others. ELSA is an initiative developed and supported by educational psychologists. It recognises that children learn better and are happier in school if their emotional needs are also addressed.
We have two qualified ELSAs in school. They have been trained by Educational Psychologists to plan and deliver programmes of support to pupils who are experiencing temporary or longer term additional emotional needs. The majority of ELSA work is delivered on an individual basis but sometimes small group work is more appropriate, especially in the areas of social and friendship skills. Sessions are fun, using a range of activities such as: games, therapeutic stories, various interventions, role-play with puppets or arts and craft. ELSA sessions take place in a calm, safe space for the child to feel supported and nurtured.
ELSA Sessions aim to provide support for a wide range of emotional needs:
Recognising emotions and feelings
- Self-esteem
- Social skills
- Friendship skills
- Anger management
- Loss and bereavement
- Anxiety
Drawing and Talking
Drawing and Talking is a safe and gentle therapeutic approach, which provides an effective way for children to process emotional pain or trauma they may be experiencing. We are delighted to have a Drawing and Talking Practitioner in school.
Wellbeing Support Links
The Wellbeing Hub
Bromley Y
Bromley Y Website outlining their offer including webinars, workshops and groups.
Bromley Y Support Calls for Parents and Carers.
Bromley Y Sign Post Poster
Bromley Y Useful websites for young people
USEFUL-WEBSITES FOR CHILDREN YOUNG PEOPLE
Bromley Parenting Hub
Welcome to the Bromley Parenting Hub - Bromley Parenting Hub
Bromley Children’s Project Courses
BCP Parenting Courses (Parent edition) by BromleyChildrenProject - Issuu
Bromley Children’s Project Early Support Service
What is early help for families
Zones of Regulation
Introduction to The Zones of Regulation PowerPoint
The Zones of Regulation | A Curriculum For Emotional Regulation
Winston's Wish - Specialist Bereavement Support Services
Winston's Wish support children and young people after the death of parent or sibling. They can be contacted via their Freephone National Helpline on 08088 020 021 for advice and guidance.
Please click here to visit their website.
Candle Child Bereavement Service
Simply Connect Bromley - Candle Child Bereavement Service
Bromley Local Offer SEND
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer – London Borough of Bromley
