Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care
The pastoral care and well-being of each and every child at our school is of paramount importance. Every member of staff shares responsibility for supporting our children in a safe and secure environment conducive to raising self-esteem, building confidence and developing resilience in this ever changing, global society.
Our Pastoral Circle illustrates the structures embedded in our policies to support your child. Your child is supported by a team of experienced and caring professionals beginning with his/her form teacher who meets with him/her on a daily basis. The Year Head has the responsibility for supporting and encouraging the academic and pastoral development of all pupils within her year group. The Year Head plays a pivotal role in strengthening the relationships between home and school.
Our Leader of Pastoral Care and Community Mrs Barrett, the Designated Child Protection Teacher, looks after the pastoral care and discipline within our school. Mrs Mallon our Leader of Learning Support and Welfare is responsible for special education needs and Mrs Donnelly, our Leader of Learning and Teaching is in charge of academic and curriculum needs.
These structures in our school provide your child with numerous avenues through which to access support as required.
The Principal, Mr McNeill, leads us all in the pastoral care of our pupils.
Our full child protection policy is available by contacting the College.
Telephone Support Lines for Young People
|
Who can Help? |
What Do They Do? |
What Topics Can They Help With? |
How Can They be Contacted? |
|
INSPIRE Students |
INSPIRE provides advice on how to help and support pupils/ students. |
Mental Health Alcohol and Drugs Money Exams Relationships Identity |
02890328474 |
|
Lifeline |
Crisis response line for people in distress or despair |
Depression Mental health Suicidal thoughts Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing): |
08088008000 18001 0808808800 |
|
Childline |
Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including: |
Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships Sex School |
0800 1111 1-2-1 counsellor chat |
|
The MIX |
Crisis messenger text service |
Alcohol Homelessness Suicidal thoughts General advice Mental health Sex/ relationships |
08088084994 |
|
NSPCC |
Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns Web support for teenagers |
Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection |
08088005000 |
|
Aware |
Aware is a mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and mental health concerns |
Depression Bipolar disorder |
08451202961 |
|
Frank |
Confidential advice on drugs |
Alcohol Drugs |
03001236600 |
|
SIMON Community |
Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless |
Homelessness Housing |
08001712222 |
|
Family Planning Association |
Advice on sexual health |
Sexual health Pregnancy Contraception STDs |
03451228687 |
|
Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline |
Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence |
Domestic violence Sexual violence |
0808021414 |
|
The Migrant Centre NI |
Financial Health and Well being |
07769903471 |
|
|
Cara-Friend/ LGBT Switchboard NI |
Support and counselling for the Gay, Lesbian and Transgender communities |
LGBTQ+ advice Sex and relationship advice |
08088000390 |
|
Women’s Aid |
Specialist services for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence. |
Domestic Violence Sexual violence Relationships |
08088021414 |
|
Family Support NI |
Website to access support in your area – for a wide range of issues – giving local contact details |
