Pastoral care and safeguarding are central to life at Sion.
We know our children well and notice when something appears to be concerning a child.
Our staff members share those concerns with our pastoral team, who in turn respond with appropriate actions, advice, and follow-up.
Our Senior Leadership Team includes one member whose sole role is to manage and coordinate bespoke pastoral care across a variety of needs.
Our Form Tutors and Class Teachers provide daily support and care, whilst our Mental Health First Aiders offer more intensive support through their daily clinics.
In the Junior School, we provide a “Known and Nurtured” teaching assistant.
She manages the Known and Nurtured room which offers a variety of sessions throughout the day, supporting children who require mental health support or general care.
Our care is dependable and that is why our young people share with us and reach out for help.
Working with the family is an important part of supporting a child.
The home/school partnership is nearly always an essential part of successful pastoral care.
Our extra-curricular programme is central to our wellbeing provision, offering a wealth of activities which promote physical and mental health.
We regularly review our Personal Development programme so that our young people engage with lessons which help them to remain healthy and equipped for life in the real world.
Our Student Council and What Matters programme provide insight into the minds and experiences of our young people.
These platforms enable us to hear directly from the children, placing their voices at the forefront of school development and review.
We engage with many external partnerships as part of our safeguarding duty.
We value how they join with us in educating our young people on important topics such as online safety, drugs and alcohol and exploitation.
At Sion Education, pastoral care is at the heart of our ethos and values, shaping everything we do to support the holistic development of each student.
We believe that education goes beyond academic achievement—it’s about nurturing the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of every child.
By fostering strong relationships, providing personalised guidance, and creating a compassionate environment, we empower students to flourish in all aspects of life.
