Our Pastoral Lead is Mrs L Allen. To contact her, please email enquiries@st-andrews.lincs.sch.uk
Pastoral Support
Here at St. Andrew's Church of England Primary School, pastoral care is an intergal part of our school's ethos and plays a crucial role in fostering a holistic approach to education. It encompasses the well-being of students, ensuring their physical, emotional, social, and mental needs are met, creating a supportive and nurturing environment where they can thrive both academically and personally.
As the summer holidays approach, we understand that many parents have questions about the safety and wellbeing of their children, especially when considering whether it’s appropriate to leave them at home alone. The NSPCC website is a valuable resource for parents navigating these concerns. It provides comprehensive guidelines and practical advice to ensure your child's safety and peace of mind during the break. We encourage you to visit their site for more information and support in making informed decisions about childcare this summer.
In addition to guidance on leaving children home alone, the NSPCC offers a wealth of other valuable resources for parents. One of their key areas of focus is online safety, which is particularly crucial in today's digital age. Their website provides detailed advice on how to keep your children safe online, from understanding social media and apps to setting up parental controls. As children spend more time on digital devices, especially during school breaks, we highly recommend exploring the NSPCC's online safety resources to help protect your child from potential online risks.
Leaving Your Child Home Alone - Advice | NSPCC
Keeping children safe online | NSPCC
Support for RAF Families
We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being part of the RAF community, and we are here to support you and your children throughout their educational journey and integration into the school community.
Support for RAF personnel and families < RAF Families Federation (raf-ff.org.uk) Offering advocacy and support for RAF families
What is emotional wellbeing?
Emotional wellbeing is about being happy, confident, having good realtionships and being able to cope with everyday events. Everyone at some piont might find it hard to cope with how they are feeling or what is happening in their life.
Unfortunately, children and young people don’t come with a manual and it is often hard to know what course of action is best when your child’s behaviour changes and you start to worry about them.
Don’t blame yourself. It can be very difficult to deal with stressful situations.
Low self-esteem and low confidence :: Lincolnshire Young Minds (lpft.nhs.uk)
OCD :: Lincolnshire Young Minds (lpft.nhs.uk)
In Lincolnshire, you can now ‘self-refer’ to CAMHS or Healthy Minds Lincolnshire services. This means that if your child is struggling with your emotional or mental health, you can call them directly on the Lincolnshire Here4You phoneline to speak to a professional about getting the right support for you and them.
Here4You: 0800 234 6342
Online self-referral :: Lincolnshire Young Minds (lpft.nhs.uk)
Parenting advice from child mental health experts. Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and behaviour
Place2Be: Parenting Smart: Articles
A guide to overcoming anxietys
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire provide emotional wellbeing support for children and young people up to 19 years old. They provide early support for when you start to feel that life is getting out of control and you need some help to cope.
Staying Emotionally Healthy - Primary by HML Boston on Prezi
Staying_Emotionally_Healthy__Primary_V3_20210514.pdf (lpft.nhs.uk) (work book)
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire :: Lincolnshire Young Minds (lpft.nhs.uk)
Healthy Minds Lincolnshire - Managing worries and anxious feelings ONLINE workshop - YouTube
(9) Healthy Minds Lincolnshire - Managing Angry Feelings Workshop (Primary) - YouTube
(9) Healthy Minds Lincolnshire - colour breathing - YouTube
(9) Healthy Minds Lincolnshire- Finger Breathing - YouTube
(9) Healthy Minds Lincolnshire- Progressive Muscle Relaxation - YouTube
The Little Troopers Therapy Programme supports the mental health and wellbeing of children whose parents serve in the British Armed Forces.
The tri-service Little Troopers Therapy Programme offers free one-to-one psychotherapy sessions specifically exploring the challenges that military life can bring, such as having a parent deployed or moving home and school frequently.
(1) Little Troopers Therapy Programme - Parent Video Series. DEPLOYMENT/SEPARATION - YouTube
(1) Little Troopers Therapy Programme - Parent Video Series. MOVING HOME & SCHOOL - YouTube
(1) Little Troopers Therapy Programme - Parent Video Series. NURTURING RESILIENCE - YouTube
Breavment
Scotty's little soldiers is a charity that provides support for bereaved military children who have experienced the death of a parent serving in the British Armed Forces. Please see membership form below to fill in for free to get support for your child.
Charity for Bereaved Military Children | Scotty's Little Soldiers (scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk)
membership-form-2022-1.pdf (scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk)
The Children’s Bereavement Centre is run by a committed team of friendly, supportive and professional people who are passionate about helping children and young people to cope with the grieving process brought on by the death or terminal illness diagnosis that has a prognosis of a year or less for survival of someone close.
Get Support | Children's Bereavement Centre (childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk)
A bit about Winston’s Wish. Were the UK’s first childhood bereavement charity and have been supporting grieving children and young people since 1992.. Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and those who care for them.
Help for parents and carers supporting grieving children | Winston's Wish (winstonswish.org)
