Welcome to St Josephs’ Pastoral Support Page.
Here at St Joseph's we believe in promoting and supporting the emotional wellbeing and positive mental health of our children - we want them to enjoy the fullest life possible. In order to achieve this, we have a Pastoral Support Team who work alongside the Teaching Team. Our belief is that when the academic, spiritual, social and emotional needs of our children are met, they will learn more effectively and will be happier in school. This is extremely important for our children, enabling them to fully access the curriculum, become confident learners and experience the awe and wonder of life.
Mrs Becky Sewell
Pastoral Lead
Mrs Catherine Alongi
Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA)
Some of the areas in which we support children include:
Anger management
Anxiety
Emotional awareness
Loss and Bereavement (including family breakups)
Relationship/Friendship difficulties
Resilience
Self-esteem
Social Skills
Accessing Pastoral Support
If you have any concerns about your child's mental health and wellbeing, please speak to their class teacher who will make a referral to the team. Alternatively, you can contact Mrs Jennie Trimmer, Assistant Head for Inclusion: jtrimmer@stjosephsguildford.com
School Nurse
Our school nurse is also able to work with families to support children with healthy eating, toileting and sleep. Contact Mrs Trimmer for a referral to this service.
Resources
Here are some resources that you may find helpful:
Regular Mental Health and Wellbeing Newsletter
Short clips to support families with the pressure of parenting, formulated by researchers and NHS mental health experts.
Bereavement, Loss and Anxiety presentation by Mrs Catchpole and Mrs Sewell, to support families with understanding and helping children.
Sleeping tips and strategies to support children to settle and get a good night's sleep.