Wellbeing

Pupil wellbeing is one of the cornerstones of a Sedbergh education; at the Prep School we go above and beyond in supporting our pupils

At Casterton, Sedbergh Prep School we value every child for who they are; their happiness and well-being are at the centre of everything we do, thus allowing children to thrive and to flourish. It is this commitment to outstanding pastoral care, alongside our excellent academic and extra-curricular programmes, that has created the school we are today.

We aim to develop children who have confidence to get involved and have a go, to experience all that the school offers and to not fear failure but to see it as part of their individual learning journey. Most of all we want to develop children who are comfortable to be themselves, who are positive, kind and thoughful to others and the world around them.

Our care and support for pupils is weaved throughout the School using the following methods:

School Structure

Relationships are key to the School’s wellbeing aims. Each child has a Form Tutor who meets with the children each day during form times to discuss their social, emotional, physical and academic development. For boarders their House parent will coordinate their pastoral care whilst the Form Teacher is responsible for their academic progress.

All pupils are also a member of one of our four day houses, enabling pupils of all ages to interact. The older pupils act as mentors for the younger, setting a positive example, whilst House competitions encourage positive relationships and empathy across the age groups and introduce an element of healthy competition.

Assemblies and Chapel

We organise a variety of assemblies each week including House assemblies, whole School Chapel Service and Lower School assemblies. These gatherings focus on a specific School value or theme and speakers, which can include staff, pupils, parents and special guests, are invited to discuss these with the children, focusing on how these can make a positive contribution to the School, society and the wider world. Assemblies are also times then pupils’ efforts and achievements across all areas of the School can be celebrated

PSHEE Lessons

Every pupil has a timetabled, weekly PSHEE lesson which is led by their Form Teacher or the Head of PSHEE. Challenging issues are discussed, offering every pupil an opportunity to further their understanding of their rights, responsibilities and aspirations.

Behavioural Standards

Our standards are high and encourage pupils to develop and value respect for their peers, teachers and society. Pupils sign up to the School’s behavioural standards at the start of each academic year, ensuring they understand the reward and conduct system of merits and minuses, which count towards the House Cup awarded at Speech Day each summer.

Knowing the Individual

We pride ourselves on knowing every child in the school: their strengths, what they may find challenging, who their friends are. Weekly staff meetings have discussions about the wellbeing of pupils at its core, covering a range of issues from academic challenges to family bereavements.

Service to the School Community

Service to our community is an important theme and children have the opportunity to apply for a variety of roles of additional responsibility to ‘serve’ the School. Examples of these jobs would be Form Captain, tour guides for Open Days, new pupil buddies, Pre-Prep Leaders, Heads of Day and Boarding Houses and Head Boy and Girl.

British Values

In line with the guidance from The Department for Education for promoting British values in schools, we speak to pupils about the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

We are proud of all we achieve in terms of our pastoral care for our children, who are both nurtured and learn how to nurture others.

School Life

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