Pastoral Support
Pastoral Support
Pastoral Support
Pastoral Support, Wellbeing & Safeguarding
At CAPA College, your physical, mental health, and overall wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our caring and dedicated pastoral support team is here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and valued every day. We provide personalised support, working closely as a team to make sure you never face challenges alone. Whether you’re dealing with difficulties or just need someone to listen, we’re always ready to connect you with the right support when you need it most. By offering timely, positive interventions, we aim to help you build emotional strength, boost your confidence, and develop resilience, empowering you to not only succeed at college but to grow into a confident, capable young adult with the skills to thrive in life.
At CAPA College, we are committed to protecting young people from abuse and ensuring that all teaching and support staff are fully aware of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting potential cases of abuse. If you have any concerns that you wish to share, please reach out to us through the appropriate email below
Pastoral Support,
Wellbeing & Safeguarding
At CAPA College, your physical, mental health, and overall wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our caring and dedicated pastoral support team is here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and valued every day. We provide personalised support, working closely as a team to make sure you never face challenges alone. Whether you’re dealing with difficulties or just need someone to listen, we’re always ready to connect you with the right support when you need it most. By offering timely, positive interventions, we aim to help you build emotional strength, boost your confidence, and develop resilience, empowering you to not only succeed at college but to grow into a confident, capable young adult with the skills to thrive in life.
At CAPA College, we are committed to protecting young people from abuse and ensuring that all teaching and support staff are fully aware of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting potential cases of abuse. If you have any concerns that you wish to share, please reach out to us through the appropriate email below
Pastoral Support, Wellbeing & Safeguarding
At CAPA College, your physical, mental health, and overall wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. Our caring and dedicated pastoral support team is here to ensure you feel safe, supported, and valued every day. We provide personalised support, working closely as a team to make sure you never face challenges alone. Whether you’re dealing with difficulties or just need someone to listen, we’re always ready to connect you with the right support when you need it most. By offering timely, positive interventions, we aim to help you build emotional strength, boost your confidence, and develop resilience, empowering you to not only succeed at college but to grow into a confident, capable young adult with the skills to thrive in life.
At CAPA College, we are committed to protecting young people from abuse and ensuring that all teaching and support staff are fully aware of their responsibilities in identifying and reporting potential cases of abuse. If you have any concerns that you wish to share, please reach out to us through the appropriate email below
Meet the CAPA College DSLs
Emily Webster Student Health & Wellbeing Manager
Katy James Assistant Principal; Student & Staff HR, and DSL
Natalie Alleston DSL and Student Welfare
Meet the CAPA College DSLs
Claire Nicholson
Katy James
and DSL
Emily Webster
Natalie Alleston
Meet the CAPA College DSLs
Claire Nicholson
Katy James
and DSL
Emily Webster
Natalie Alleston
The CAPA College
Pastoral Support Framework
Helping Students to develop lifelong wellbeing habits
Time-out system
121 support – bookable daily support appointments and pastoral request form
Working with external agencies
Emotional Coaching – more in depth support in response to longer CAMHS waiting lists
My Day – external signposting
Student Reception Desk
Daily check-in with tutor group to ensure students feel safe and have a key staff member as their first point of contact
Mood Master group work
Individualised bespoke timetables and additional support is available for students with more complex needs
Multiagency professional networking and support plans
Connect and Reflect – Weekly tutorial programme, ensuring the wider aspects of the national PHSE curriculum can be covered and accessible for students, providing opportunities for reflection. Including external speakers on specialist topics.
The CAPA College
Pastoral Support Framework
Helping Students to develop lifelong wellbeing habits
Daily CORE – an exercise programme to enhance physical and mental wellbeing
Working closely with SEND Team and Financial Support
Time-out system
121 support – bookable daily support appointments and pastoral request form
Working with external agencies
Daily check-in with tutor group to ensure students feel safe and have a key staff member as their first point of contact
Mood Master group work
Individualised bespoke timetables and additional support is available for students with more complex needs
Multiagency professional networking and support plans
Connect and Reflect – Weekly tutorial programme, ensuring the wider aspects of the national PHSE curriculum can be covered and accessible for students, providing opportunities for reflection. Including external speakers on specialist topics.
Emotional Coaching – more in depth support in response to longer CAMHS waiting lists
My Day – external signposting
Student Reception desk
The CAPA College Pastoral Support Framework
Helping Students to develop lifelong wellbeing habits
Daily CORE – an exercise programme to enhance physical and mental wellbeing
Working closely with SEND Team and Financial Support
Time-out system
121 support – bookable daily support appointments and pastoral request form
Working with external agencies
Daily check-in with tutor group to ensure students feel safe and have a key staff member as their first point of contact
Mood Master group work
Individualised bespoke timetables and additional support is available for students with more complex needs
Multiagency professional networking and support plans
Connect and Reflect – Weekly tutorial programme, ensuring the wider aspects of the national PHSE curriculum can be covered and accessible for students, providing opportunities for reflection. Including external speakers on specialist topics.
Emotional Coaching – more in depth support in response to longer CAMHS waiting lists
My Day – external signposting
Student Reception desk
Student Ownerships
& Involvements
Students can apply to be a Mental Health Ambassador. This is a leadership role and students complete the 2 day Mental Health First Aid Training – Youth course™
The students are involved in all aspects of the pastoral support framework. Students can provide peer mentoring in groups and 121s, facilitate whole college tutorials and take overs, lead on key events such as World Mental health Day / Hello Yellow : Young Minds. This ensures that students are able to guide and shape the culture of college to be inclusive, welcoming to ensure everyone can thrive.
Student Ownerships & Involvements
Students can apply to be a Mental Health Ambassador. This is a leadership role and students complete the 2 day Mental Health First Aid Training – Youth course™
The students are involved in all aspects of the pastoral support framework. Students can provide peer mentoring in groups and 121s, facilitate whole college tutorials and take overs, lead on key events such as World Mental health Day / Hello Yellow : Young Minds. This ensures that students are able to guide and shape the culture of college to be inclusive, welcoming to ensure everyone can thrive.
Student Ownerships & Involvements
Students can apply to be a Mental Health Ambassador. This is a leadership role and students complete the 2 day Mental Health First Aid Training – Youth course™
The students are involved in all aspects of the pastoral support framework. Students can provide peer mentoring in groups and 121s, facilitate whole college tutorials and take overs, lead on key events such as World Mental health Day / Hello Yellow : Young Minds. This ensures that students are able to guide and shape the culture of college to be inclusive, welcoming to ensure everyone can thrive.