At Rydes Hill, outstanding pastoral care is central to everything we do. We understand how crucial it is to continually support the wellbeing of our children and staff so they can thrive. We are proud to have built a culture of support, inclusion and kindness. In addition to our interactive and comprehensive life skills sessions, we have additional initiatives to support children who are finding things tough.
Emotional literacy support
If we feel that a pupil would benefit from emotional literacy support we will inform their parents that we would like to invite them to come for some sessions. Parents may also speak to their class teacher or a member of the senior leadership team if they would like their child to be considered. Sessions are complimentary and run 1:1.
You can find out more about emotional literacy support at Rydes Hill here.
Special educational needs
If a pupil has additional needs in supporting their academic progress, we can offer individual or group teaching assistant support for an extra fee. If we suspect that your child would benefit from extra support or has additional needs, we will speak to you at the earliest opportunity to discuss options. If you have concerns about your child, please speak to their class teacher in the first instance. If required, your child’s class teacher will arrange a conversation with Mrs Rowson our SENCO.
Girls on Board sessions
Mrs Vanessa Wood, our Pastoral Deputy Head, is trained to run Girls on Board sessions with all classes in the Preparatory department. The approach empowers girls to solve their own friendship problems and recognises that they are usually the only ones who can. Girls on Board sessions are non-judgmental and reflective, designed to raise empathy amongst the girls and it is that empathy that fuels the search for harmony and resolution. By empowering girls to find their own solutions, girls learn more effectively – because they are happier.
You can find out more about Girls on Board here.
Cody our popular pooch
Let's not forget Cody, our miniature poodle who is at school every day and is very well-loved by students and staff!
