At Pirton Hill, our Pastoral Team support our children, their families and the work of our teaching staff by: 

• supporting the emotional and social needs of the children; 
• supporting the implementation of the school's behaviour policy; 
• delivering individual (or small group) personal, social and emotional development programmes; 
• leading on safeguarding and child protection; 
• supporting good punctuality and attendance;
• increasing parental engagement with learning and the school; and
• providing family learning opportunities - to support the progress of the children. 

The Pastoral Team is currently made up of:

• Mrs Theresa Burton - Pastoral Worker
• Mrs Cheryl Shearman - HLTA (Additional Needs)
• Mrs Cristelle Ellis - Deputy Headteacher
• Miss Ciara Keane - SEND Leader 

The team spend time in classes, supporting the children and joining in with their learning, as well as being available at playtime and lunchtimes for children if they want a chat.

The Pastoral Team have access to "Discovery" - a classroom set up to support nurture (personal, social and emotional well-being) activities - which may include Therapeutic Story Writing, Developing Self Esteem and 1:1 talk time sessions.

The Pastoral Worker also has an office space, for confidential conversations with parents / carers. 

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