Westgate CP School Pastoral Care

At Westgate CP School, we place the wellbeing of every student at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where each individual feels valued, respected, and able to thrive both academically and personally.

Our pastoral care system is designed to ensure that every student is known, supported, and guided throughout their journey with us. Through strong relationships, we provide a network of care that promotes emotional wellbeing, resilience, and confidence.

We recognise that every student’s experience is unique, and we offer tailored support to meet a wide range of needs. Whether through one-to-one guidance, wellbeing programmes, or close collaboration with families, we work together to help students overcome challenges and achieve their full potential.

By fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and open communication, we empower our students to feel secure, develop strong character, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.

At our school we:                                                                                                                

•          help children to understand their emotions and feelings better

•          help children feel comfortable sharing any concerns or worries

•          help children socially to form and maintain relationships

•          promote self-esteem and ensure children know that they count

•          encourage children to be confident and ‘dare to be different’

•          help children to develop emotional resilience and to manage setbacks

 

We offer different levels of support:

Universal Support – To meet the needs of all our pupils through our overall ethos and school values and through our PSHE and SMSC curriculum. For instance, developing resilience for all.

Additional support – For those who may have short-term needs and those who may have been made vulnerable by life experiences such as bereavement.

Targeted support – For pupils who need more differentiated support and resources or specific targeted interventions such as nurture groups, social skills groups and therapeutic programmes .

 

Parental survey quotes (February 2026)

 

"We are really grateful for the nurturing and safe environment Westgate school has created. It makes a huge difference to know that our child is being looked after with such a caring attitude. There is a definite feeling that each child matters and is encouraged in their unique abilities."

"I feel so very comfortable approaching my children's teachers, and the staff responsible for pastoral support. We have been working through some issues recently and have really felt listened to and supported."

"Westgate is a school full of fun, learning and nurture. I know that it is not all about data and statistics at Westgate but about caring for each child and encouraging their own individual growth and development as a person. That is why I feel confident that Westgate was the best choice for my children. I am very thankful for all the hard work and dedication of the staff who make Westgate school such a wonderful place."