Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care
at Church Drive Primary School

The individual class teachers will care for children in their classes. Through developing close links with the children, they are able to cater for all the usual aspects of pastoral care. Parents are encouraged to discuss problems with the teachers and the Headteacher. From September 2024, Mrs O’Callaghan will be working with our pupils and families to provide additional pastoral care.

Support Agencies such as the school doctor, nurse, dentist, speech therapist, educational psychologist and educational welfare officer are fully utilised as appropriate. Our Education Social Welfare Officer is Lyndsay Cumsiskay ; she supports schools and families with attendance and punctuality issues. Again, she can be contacted via the School Office.

The very culture of the school is based upon all children knowing that they are cared for at all times and that the Every Child Matters agenda is at the forefront of all elements of school life.

Making a Difference

To the children:

  • Improved self-image, confidence and motivation

  • Raised expectations of their own potential

  • Improved social skills, forming improved relationships with staff, peers and family

  • Improved attendance and punctuality

  • Improved attitude and behaviour both inside and out of school

To the families:

  • More positive attitude towards school

  • Improved support and communication between school and home

  • Access to support and someone to talk to

  • Liaison between home, school and other agencies