Our pastoral care focuses on nurturing happy, resilient, and adaptable learners. We prioritize well-being through the Cognita Be Well Charter, supporting healthy choices and social engagement. Additionally, our safeguarding measures ensure a safe and secure environment for all students to thrive.
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Pastoral Care
We are proud of our pastoral care at RPS, ensuring our pupils are well-supported and nurtured in a happy and healthy environment. Our dedicated teachers provide individualised care, guiding children through their learning journey and helping them develop resilience and adaptability. We recognise the importance of emotional well-being as a foundation for effective education, understanding that happy children are more likely to succeed and be better prepared for learning.
Life presents its challenges to all of us, and children are no exception. Our caring and supportive teachers are always there to help pupils navigate their ups and downs, fostering an atmosphere of understanding and encouragement and helping to build resilience and self-esteem.
Wellbeing
We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of our pupils in line with the Cognita Be Well Charter. We put the Charter's 6 pillars into practice in various ways, such as by promoting healthy food choices and implementing a policy of no chocolates and sweets in school to encourage healthy eating habits. Regular physical activity is incorporated into the daily routine, with participation in sports and reduced extended periods of sitting throughout the day.
Our focus on connecting with others involves social responsibility and enterprise, while our partnership with the Sparkle Foundation allows our pupils and families to engage in giving and doing activities, enriching their lives and positively impacting the wider community.
Safeguarding
We are committed to promoting the welfare of each child. It is our responsibility to ensure that all children have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse and the right to feel safe. We create and maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where each child may thrive and develop physically, socially, emotionally and academically.
Our principles of safeguarding are universal and apply to all Cognita schools. They have been developed by the Cognita Safeguarding Specialist Team and take account of the International Taskforce for Child Protection, the United Nations Rights of the Child and globally leading practice.
Everyone has a responsibility to support the protection of children.
Educate all staff in understanding the categories of abuse and the consequent duty of care they hold to notice any potential harm to children.
Empower all staff to act in the best interests of the child to protect them from harm or abuse and take appropriate actions if any concerns arise.
Know our children well and offer timely support to those who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, an adverse childhood experience.
Empower all children to be able to voice their opinion and to share their thoughts and beliefs within the safe environment of the school.
Educate and raise awareness in children of how to manage risk, identify harmful behaviours and seek help when needed.
Ensure that every adult who works with or for the school is safe to do so.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) | Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carroll | Mrs Lamb | Mr Barratt | Mrs Koussous |
| Vice Principal | Vice Principal | Assistant Principal | SENDco |
