Our aim is to provide a warm, open and happy space for learning at The Study. We have a whole school approach to wellbeing and this relies on everyone – staff, parents and pupils alike – working together and supporting each other.
There are many ways wellbeing is woven into school life, from nutritious lunches to provide sustenance and support wellbeing to the importance placed on having time to play and the friendship benches in both playgrounds. We strive to see the whole child when supporting their wellbeing; looking at life at home and school, extra curricular activities and relationships in the wider community.
We have a School Council to give pupils a voice, we teach the children to use the internet safely and responsibly, and we make sure transitions within the school are centred first and foremost around the pupils’ wellbeing.
Study Staff… our wellbeing superheroes
Our amazing staff play a key role in ensuring the wellbeing, happiness and academic welfare of each pupil in the school.
Our form teachers and teaching assistants are exceptional in their ability to recognise individual needs and the school prides itself on the open line of communication that exists between form teachers and parents.
All staff play their part and the girls know they can turn to any teacher if they have a problem or are feeling unhappy. Alongside this, the girls are also encouraged to look out for each other as they go about their day.
Values-based education
Pupils at The Study learn about our four school values – Compassion, Curiosity, Creativity and Courage – from Reception. They enjoy learning what each value means and how to embody each value in day to day life, both in school and at home.
We create a range of opportunities, both in lessons and during assemblies, to reflect on each of our special values.
The PSHE Curriculum
All year groups have a weekly Personal, Social, Health Education (PSHE) lesson. These lessons are central to our wellbeing support, developing the girls’ listening skills and their confidence to talk about their own, and others’, feelings.
We are always striving to find creative ways to bring learning about wellbeing into school life, whether that’s yoga and mindfulness sessions, heading outdoors for an art class, reflecting upon the benefits of meditation in RE, or getting physically active in games.
Supportive
We are a mutually supportive community, which includes the girls, their parents and all the staff, teaching and non-teaching
Happy
We provide a warm, open and happy environment where Study girls feel secure and valued
School wide
We have a whole school approach to wellbeing, it’s woven through all aspects of school life
Additional Support at The Study
In recent years, we have developed our excellent provision even further, to ensure that our pupils have the very best wellbeing support available.
We are extremely lucky to have two ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) trained teaching assistants, a Play Therapist and an Art Therapist on staff to work with any pupils in need of further support.
Parent talks
Our wellbeing learning isn’t limited to pupils. A number of face-to-face parent talks are held throughout the year, focusing on a range of wellbeing topics, from managing anxiety to Zones of Regulation.
