How Does Victory Heights Care for Every Child?
Our pastoral approach is woven into daily school life. It is proactive, relational and growth-focused. We aim to develop confident, resilient learners who are equipped to manage challenge, build positive relationships and thrive within a supportive community.
Pastoral care is part of every teacher’s role. From warm welcome routines at the start of the day to attentive supervision at breaktimes, staff actively nurture children’s wellbeing. Class teachers know their pupils well and build strong, trusting relationships that enable early identification of need and personalised support.
How do we identify children in need of support?
We take a proactive, evidence-informed approach to pastoral care. Regular wellbeing check-ins allow us to understand how children feel about school, friendships and learning. These conversations help us notice early signs of concern and respond with appropriate, tailored support.
We don’t wait for problems to emerge — we look for strengths to build on.
If concerns do arise, our pastoral team collaborates with teachers, parents and, where appropriate, external professionals to provide consistent, compassionate support.
Pastoral care is about noticing — the small changes in mood, the quiet moments of uncertainty, and the opportunities to build confidence.
Every child’s experience of school is unique. My role within the inclusion and pastoral team is to ensure that children feel heard, supported and understood, whether they need a moment of reassurance, structured guidance or longer-term support.
When children feel secure and valued, they flourish — academically, socially and emotionally. That sense of belonging is at the heart of everything we do.
Pastoral Team
Our pastoral care team includes class teachers, senior leaders and wellbeing specialists. They work collaboratively to ensure consistency and continuity of support throughout the school.
Parents as Partners
We view pastoral care as a partnership between school and home. Families are encouraged to share insights about their child’s wellbeing and are contacted regularly when pastoral support is provided. Open communication ensures continuity between school and family life.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use regular wellbeing check-ins, teacher observation and open communication with families to understand each child’s experience. Early notice allows us to provide timely, tailored support.
Support ranges from daily check-ins and reflection time to small-group guided activities and one-to-one conversations with trained staff. We aim to match support with need compassionately and effectively.
Every teacher builds strong, trusting relationships with their class and prioritises a calm, predictable learning environment. Pastoral moments — check-ins, encouragements, relationship time — happen within everyday teaching and routines.
Parents can contact class teachers or the pastoral team directly via email or scheduled meetings. We believe open communication with families supports effective pastoral care.