Wellbeing at Cardinal Pole

At Cardinal Pole, we want every student to feel safe, included and able to learn. Our pastoral, SEND and wellbeing teams work with families and specialist practitioners to help students find the right support. Our approach is informed by the Wellbeing and Mental Health in Schools (WAMHS) framework.

Find the support you need

• Students — meet the team, find help with worries and learn how to ask for support.
• Parents and carers — read our parent booklet and find out how we can work together.
• Staff — access monthly wellbeing meetings, supervision and confidential support.

Our three levels of support

• Universal — everyday support from the pastoral and SEND teams, informed by specialist CAMHS consultation and advice.
• Targeted — early help from our Educational Mental Health Practitioner and Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, support from Dr Natalie Roswess-Bruce, and Aspace counselling.
• Specialist — coordinated support for students with additional or more complex needs, working with Young Hackney, Children’s Social Care, Educational Psychologists and other relevant professionals.

How to request wellbeing support

• Discuss support with our Wellbeing Lead, Mrs G Toma, at Parents’ Evenings or Review Meetings. Together, we will consider the concern and the most appropriate next step.
• Students can speak to a trusted adult in school, who can help them raise a concern with the Wellbeing Lead and arrange a review.
• If a concern cannot wait, tell a member of staff or the safeguarding team straight away. Do not wait for a scheduled meeting.

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