At Queen’s College the health and wellbeing of every pupil is at the heart of everything that we do. We all work towards our core focus, which is to ensure that every child is safe, happy and supported in all aspects of their school life.
Pupil Health & Wellbeing
At Queen’s College the health and wellbeing of every pupil is at the heart of everything that we do. We all work towards our core focus, which is to ensure that every child is safe, happy and supported in all aspects of their school life.
Queen’s College is a welcoming community with strong family values. Small class sizes enable staff to know each child well, allowing for tailored care that meets individual needs. With a range of pastoral support, the school ensures every child feels supported on their path to success. Queen’s remains committed to its core belief that “we educate not for school, but for life.”
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing at Queen’s College
Deputy Head Pastoral – Mrs Carla Shearman
The pastoral care and wellbeing of your child is at the centre of all of our thinking and decision making. Our aim is to get to know every child as an individual and to work hard to develop excellent working relationships with parents. Working together helps us to ensure that your child develops at a rate that is appropriate for them and ensures the best outcomes for them both educationally and emotionally.
We are proud of our inclusive and caring community and are committed to developing and maintaining an ethos centred around kindness and respect towards others and a determination to be the best version of ourselves at all times.
We hope that you find the pastoral information useful, but should you require any additional information please feel free to contact me directly.
Wellbeing Support
Wellbeing support is available to all pupils, offering access to specialist services, small group SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) interventions, ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) sessions as part of a six-week program, and the school counsellor.
The pastoral team, including Year Leaders and Boarding House parents, are trained in Mental Health First Aid and provide daily support to all pupils. For those needing additional social, emotional, or mental health support, as well as neurodivergence intervention, the Learning Support Team offers further guidance to both pupils and parents. One-on-one interventions are also available.
Wellbeing Centre
Our specialist learning mentor is available daily in the Wellbeing Centre, open from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, to assess and support pupils as they arrive. They are skilled at identifying needs and directing pupils to appropriate support services. The pastoral team also works closely with external agencies, such as CAMHS, to provide specialised assistance when necessary.
School Counsellor
To support the emotional and social wellbeing of our children and young people we have a dedicated School Counsellor, who is on site during the school day. Pupils throughout the College can see the Counsellor as required. Alternative SEMH support is also available in the form of a specialist learning mentor (Wellbeing) and ELSA support.
Year Leads
The wellbeing and academic progress of each pupil is overseen by their Year Leader, who is dedicated to ensuring that every child in their care feels safe, supported, and able to thrive. Each year group has its own base and designated outdoor space for social activities, staffed by tutors and the Year Leader.
Year Leaders work closely with tutors, academic staff, and boarding staff, and serve as the primary point of contact for parents regarding their child’s education.
Health Centre
The pastoral team collaborates closely with the Health Centre and senior nurse to ensure all pupils’ needs are met. The Health Centre is open daily, providing medical care to the boarding community, including GP, dental, and physiotherapy appointments with on-site specialists.
These teams meet regularly to ensure that at Queen’s College, wellbeing and academic success are closely integrated.
Parental Support
To support parents, Queen’s College subscribes to the Wellbeing Hub, an online platform offering pupils and parents access to a range of support resources. This includes monthly webinars on topics such as resilience, understanding the current landscape for boys and young men, and managing challenging behavior. Additionally, the termly Wellbeing newsletter provides parents with up-to-date guidance on key themes like online safety, managing exam stress, and accessing local support services.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
All children at Queen’s College should feel safe and empowered to speak up if they have any concerns about themselves or their peers. Safeguarding and positive wellbeing are the most important aspects of what we do at Queen’s College and are embedded in our culture of putting the child at the centre of all of our thinking and our actions. All college staff and children are trained and educated to be vigilant and to raise concerns immediately and we urge parents and visitors to get in touch using the contact details below if they have any concerns.
