To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and our wider curriculum. For instance developing resilience for all.
For those who may have short term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.
For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as well-being groups or personal mentors.
Lead staff member
Mrs Paula Brás:SENDCO and Mental Health and Emotional Well-being Lead
School Nurse
Our School Nurse is available to support you with any medical issues or concerns you may have.
The Nurse is not based at school but calls in once a week to ensure any requests are dealt with effectively.
Please phone school to make an appointment or speak to Mrs Brás our SENDCO.
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
At Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, we are committed to supporting the emotional health and well-being of our pupils and staff. We know that everyone experiences life challenges that can make us vulnerable and at times, anyone may need additional emotional support. We take the view that positive mental health is everybody’s business and that we all have a role to play.
Mrs Brás is our qualified Mental Health Lead
At our school we:
help children to understand their emotions and feelings better
help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries
help children socially to form and maintain relationships
promote self esteem and ensure children know that they count
encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’
help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks
My Happy Mind Programme
The programme enables staff, parents and children help to prepare today’s children for tomorrow’s world by building resilient, balanced and happy minds at home, nursery and school. It combines the latest research, science and technology to help children develop lifelong habits and learn to thrive
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Pastoral Team
Our Pastoral Team are here to support and offer help to families with attendance and punctuality issues.
Mr Hall – Acting Deputy Headteacher
Mr Halewood – Welfare and Attendance Officer
Mrs Patrick – Attendance Support
If you are struggling to get your child to school please contact the school office to speak to Mr Hall.
Kick Start
Work with children from EYFS, KS1 and lower KS2 focusing on self-esteem and self-belief as part of the Positive Values Programme. The children and parents/carers take part in weekly fitness lessons focusing on physical and mental well-being and offer a range of after-school clubs for children and their parents/carers.
