We aim to ensure that your child’s learning needs are met whilst any emotional and behavioural difficulties are catered for.

We do this by linking the various pastoral systems which are in place to support your child when appropriate if these needs occur. An active role is taken in helping pupils.

There are a variety of programmes in place to help your child with settling in and feeling comfortable in the school community. These include:

• A Survival Skills for Exams’ course which helps to relieve stress at assessment times.
• A personal development programme can be undertaken if required which enables the pupil to develop skills with positive assertiveness and with making friends.
• A positive behaviour programme which is used at appropriate times for pupils with needs in these areas.

Medical Needs

There are people designated and trained in First Aid for all year groups:

• Mrs Yorston in the Student Support Area at King Edward VI School oversees the medical care.
• Mrs Craigs is the person responsible at Chantry
• A member of the office staff is the person responsible at Newminster