Supported to thrive
At Charterhouse Square School, we are determined to help every child develop courage, honesty, kindness, and confidence.
We believe these are the core values to help children succeed in a competitive world. As such, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional pastoral care offering.
wellbeing
Our commitment to comprehensive emotional support.
A fundamental element of our wellbeing offering involves maintaining a strong sense of community among our staff and pupils, fostering a true sense of family. Our school community is closely knit, where everyone, including parents, pupils, and staff form meaningful connections that create a supportive and inclusive environment.
As part of our commitment to well-being, we integrate mental health into our daily routines and overall school ethos. This includes daily emotional check-ins, where pupils can share how they are feeling upon entering the classroom, ensuring immediate support if needed. Throughout the school, worry boxes are placed in key locations, allowing pupils to confidentially express their concerns. These are checked daily by staff to ensure no issue goes unnoticed.
We also follow the Jigsaw PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) programme, which includes weekly lessons that focus on emotions, behaviours, and health. These lessons equip pupils with the tools to understand and manage their mental well-being.
Prioritising pupil wellbeing through various additional support measures including:
Dedicated Counselling Support:
One of our dedicated staff members is a trained counsellor who provides support for pupils dealing with friendship troubles, nerves around starting senior school, and general anxieties.
Worry Boxes:
Throughout the school, we have worry boxes situated in key locations. These boxes are checked daily, allowing pupils to express their concerns and anxieties in a safe and confidential manner.
Pupil-led Initiatives:
We actively involve our pupils in shaping our well-being initiatives. This includes conducting pupil surveys and holding school council meetings to gather their insights and feedback, ensuring that their voices are heard and valued.
Healthy Meals:
To support the physical and mental wellbeing of our pupils, we provide freshly cooked, nutritious meals on-site to ensure our pupils are energised for success.
Creative Emotional Support:
We have two staff members trained in the Drawing and Talking programme, enabling them to provide support to pupils with clear social or emotional needs.
Our pupils speak from the heart about the warmth and welcome that defines our school.
Meet us in person
Come and see our fantastic school in action during an Open Event or Nursery Viewing Day. We can promise you a warm welcome to Charterhouse Square School.