Developing confidence and competence in learning

We help every pupil discover how they learn best and give them the tools to succeed. From early years to Sixth Form, we focus on curiosity, confidence, and personalised support.

• Cognition and Learning Support: Tailored strategies and scaffolding for diverse learners, including neuro-diverse pupils.

• Academic Mentoring: Regular tutor sessions to track progress and set achievable goals.

• Study Skills Workshops: Practical guidance in memory, focus, time management, and revision.

• Learning Support Hub: Open-access drop-in for guidance from trained staff.

• EAL Support: Specialist support for pupils learning in English as an additional language.

• High Performance Learning: Embedding HPL values, skills, and attitudes to encourage pupils to succeed.

Building lifelong habits for health and vitality

Active lifestyles build resilience and confidence. We encourage every pupil to find joy in movement, regardless of ability.

• Health Centre: On-site medical and physical health support for all pupils.

• Games & PE Programme: An extensive range of sports and physical activities, from competitive fixtures to recreational clubs.

• Wellbeing Through Movement: Opportunities such as yoga, pilates, climbing, kayaking, and mountain biking to promote mindfulness and strength.

• Boarding Lifestyle Support: Regular health checks and personalised activity planning for boarders.

Supporting emotional development and resilience

Emotional wellbeing underpins every aspect of life at Queen’s. We offer a network of professional and peer support to help pupils manage challenges and thrive with confidence.

• Wellbeing to Learn: Class-based strategies to help pupils manage stress and focus effectively.

• ELSA Support: Emotional Literacy Support Assistants working with individual pupils to develop self-awareness and coping skills.

• SEMH Interventions: Targeted support for pupils with social, emotional, or mental health needs.

• Group Work and 1:1 Support: Safe spaces for reflection, conversation, and personal growth.

• Pastoral Network: Year Leads, Houseparents, Tutors, and the Health Centre working together to provide continual guidance.

• External Collaboration: Clear signposting to external counselling and therapeutic support when needed.

Promoting positive relationships with food

Healthy eating and enjoyable dining experiences are key to energy, focus, and happiness.

• Food & Nutrition Education: Integrated into lessons, boarding life, and co-curricular activities.

• Dining Experience: Communal, inclusive, and sociable mealtimes with varied, balanced menus.

• Feedback-Driven Menus: Pupil voice plays a central role in shaping menu choices and dining experiences.

• Education for Life: Pupils learn about sustainable food, nutrition, and cooking skills that build confidence and independence.

Building character and preparing for the future

Our PSHE and Learning for Life programme underpins everything we do, helping pupils to understand themselves, others, and the world around them.

• Comprehensive PSHE Curriculum: Covering mental health, relationships, identity, physical wellbeing, digital safety, and financial literacy.

• The Queen’s Diploma: Our Sixth Form programme focused on lifelong learning, personal growth, and preparation for university and beyond.

• Sixth Form Outduction: Tailored sessions preparing Year 13 boarders for independent life after school.

• BSA Lifeskills: A structured programme for boarders in Years 7–12 developing practical, social, and emotional skills.

• Theme Weeks and Workshops: Whole-College events such as Mindfulness Week, Nutrition Week, and Anti-Bullying Week.

• External Speakers: Including Positive Voice (Emma Cole), and adventurer Ben Heason on resilience and mindset.

• Chaplaincy Support: Spiritual guidance for pupils, staff, and families from our College Chaplain.

• Community@Queen’s: Events that strengthen our sense of belonging and purpose, connecting Queen’s with the wider community.

Working together to help children thrive

We believe wellness is a shared journey. Parents are active partners in supporting each child’s development, helping us build consistency between school and home.
How we involve parents:

• Regular wellbeing updates and newsletters.

• Workshops and information evenings.

• Access to resources for supporting mental health and resilience at home.

• Open communication with Tutors, Year Leads, Houseparents, and the Health Centre.

• Feedback opportunities through surveys and discussion forums.

• Access to the Online Wellbeing Hub for advice and materials.

• Collaborative family wellness events throughout the year.

Together, we create a caring network of support around every child.