At Fiddlers Lane Primary School, we are dedicated to providing a warm, nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported. Our pastoral provision sits at the heart of our work, ensuring that pupils’ social, emotional and mental wellbeing is prioritised so they can flourish both academically and personally. We believe that happy, confident children are best placed to succeed, and our pastoral systems are designed to meet the needs of every child across the school community.

Our Pastoral Aims

We aim to:

• Create a caring, inclusive school culture where all pupils feel a strong sense of belonging.
• Support children’s emotional wellbeing so they are ready to learn and thrive.
• Build strong, trusting relationships between pupils, families and staff.
• Provide early intervention when concerns arise.
• Ensure every child knows who they can turn to for help, encouragement and guidance.

Key Elements of Our Pastoral Support

1. Pastoral Team

Our pastoral support is delivered by a skilled team who work closely with pupils, families, teachers and outside agencies. This may include:

• SENDCo
• Senior Leadership Team
• Mental Health Champion / Senior Mental Health Lead
• Safeguarding Team
• Attendance Team

These members of staff are available to offer advice, support and guidance whenever needed.

These staff members are; Mrs Mansell, Mrs Hughes, Mrs Lax, Mrs Pendlebury and Mrs Forster. 

2. Daily Wellbeing Support

We ensure children feel settled, happy and ready to learn through:

• Check‑ins and wellbeing conversations
• Consistent routines and expectations
• Safe spaces where children can talk or take time to regulate
• Supportive staff who model positive relationships and communication

3. Nurture and Targeted Interventions

We offer a range of evidence‑based interventions to support emotional development, including:

• Nurture groups
• 1:1 mentoring or counselling for identified pupils
• Social skills groups
• Self‑regulation and resilience activities

These interventions help children build confidence, develop friendships and manage their emotions effectively.

4. Behaviour and Relationships

Our behaviour approach focuses on relationships, respect and restorative practice. We aim to:

• Teach children how to make positive choices
• Support them to repair and restore when things go wrong
• Reinforce our shared school values through praise and encouragement

5. Safeguarding

The safety of our pupils is our highest priority. Our trained safeguarding team ensures:

• Clear procedures for reporting concerns
• Close partnership with families
• Prompt involvement of external agencies when needed
• A culture where children feel confident speaking to trusted adults

6. Attendance and Family Support

We work closely with families to support regular attendance and remove barriers to learning through:

• Meetings with parents/carers
• Signposting to local services
• Support with routines, transitions and home challenges

7. Mental Health Support

We promote positive mental health through:

• A well-planned PSHE and wellbeing curriculum
• Assemblies and themed weeks
• Access to mental health champions
• Signposting to CAMHS and other specialist services
• Wellbeing and targeted emotional support

Working With External Partners

To ensure the best outcomes for our pupils, we collaborate with a range of local agencies and professionals, which may include:

• Educational Psychologists
• CAMHS
• Family Support Services
• School Health Team
• Local charities and community groups

These partnerships help us provide tailored support for children and families when additional help is needed.

Our Commitment

We are committed to ensuring that every child:

• Feels seen, heard and understood
• Experiences success and encouragement
• Has access to support when they need it
• Leaves our school confident, resilient and prepared for the next stage of their journey