Well-Being
Children need to feel happy and secure in order to thrive at school, which is why we give pastoral care a high priority. King’s renowned pastoral care system has an inbuilt advantage – our small class sizes mean that class teachers can get to know their pupils as individuals. This insight allows teachers to detect any emotional difficulties at an early stage and take supportive action to resolve them – often in partnership with parents.
Class teachers take day-to-day responsibility for pastoral care, with the Deputy Head overseeing the whole care system. However, all staff work as a team and meet regularly to discuss any concerns they may have about individual pupils.
In addition, our Welfare Officer, Mrs Tyer, together with our highly-trained Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator Mrs Berry, not only take care of first aid and illness but are also mindful of any underlying problems. We work hard to ensure that children know there are always adults they can turn to if something is worrying them.
A sound moral ethos underpins our school’s happy atmosphere. Good behaviour is expected and we emphasise traditional values of respect for others, good manners and humility. Our House system also plays an important part, fostering responsibility, community spirit and a sense of belonging.
Our Pastoral Team
| Mrs Jo McDonald | |
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| Hello, I am Mrs McDonald. As well as being a Form Teacher, I am also the Deputy Head Pastoral in Junior School. I am here to support and work with pupils and families to maximise learning for individual pupils by managing behavioural, pastoral attendance and welfare issues. I also lead the Wellness Council in Junior school. This enables the pupils to have a voice and take responsibility for assisting one another with friendship difficulties as well as ensuring every child has enjoyable breaktimes. Our pastoral care is an area we take great pride in and we make every effort to ensure all children are happy at King’s. |
| Mrs Tyer | |
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| Hello, my name is Mrs Tyer. I have been at King's as the well-being mentor for the past two years. I am a life coach and have a background as an Early Years teacher and have spent the past 28 years working with schools, parents, teachers and children helping to inspire positive change and self-belief.I work with both Junior School and Senior School to provide a safe, confidential place to talk through challenges and worries and find solutions. |
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator
| Miss Guy | |
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| Hello, I am Miss Guy and it is a real pleasure to work with the children at King’s Junior School, a warm, welcoming, and nurturing school community. I am passionate about helping every child feel understood, supported, and confident in who they are. Inclusion sits at the heart of my work, and I believe that with the right support in place, every child can thrive academically and emotionally. I am an experienced class teacher and senior leader, with previous roles including SENCo, Deputy Head, LAC Lead, and Deputy Safeguarding Lead. As SENDCo, I work closely with pupils, families, and staff to remove barriers to learning and ensure the right support is in place. Building strong, trusting relationships with families is central to my approach. Away from school, I enjoy walking in the hills, spending time with my animals, travelling, and getting creative with crochet or baking — with mixed results but plenty of enthusiasm.
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