Pastoral Support, Wellbeing and Safeguarding

At CAPA College caring for one another is in everything that we do. We have a dedicated student welfare team who are committed to the physical and mental health of our students and the vast majority of staff have first aid and mental health first aid training.

Here are just some of the measures that we have in place to promote and ensure mental and physical health of students:

STUDENT SUPPORT TEAM

Our incredible team includes members from our senior leadership team, a qualified nurse, a 1-2-1 student welfare officer, SENDCO, learning mentor and a team of student mental health ambassadors.

DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LEARNERS

We understand that not every student learns the same and staff are well trained to support the needs of all learners. We encourage the use of technology to support academic qualifications.

OUR PRIORITY IS WELLBEING

Our approach to wellbeing is not ‘one-size-fits-all’. We know that every person is different and pride ourselves on knowing our students really well, so that we can offer personalised support.

CONNECT & REFLECT

Connect & Reflect is our tutorial programme. As well as your subject curriculum, all students explore key global topics with their form tutor to positively engage with the world around us

SEND SUPPORT

Students with educational needs are supported to manage the demands of their course, in class and around the building. Students can access a range of 1-2-1 and small group interventions, overseen by the SEND team, to ensure that no student is left behind.

“We start every day with physical exercise that gets your heart pumping and ready for the day. It helps to calm your mind and get you focused!”

– Luella, Year 2 Student

“I went to the LGBTQ+ Student Pastoral Takeover. It’s such a controlled and mature environment where some people come to share their experiences and some want to sit back and listen. It’s so nice knowing that everyone is supported.”

– Jamie, Year 2 Student

“If you have a problem, you feel comfortable speaking to any member of staff. Whether it’s about university applications, exam stress or something going on at home. You can also click the link on MyDay if you feel nervous asking for help.”

– Isla, Year 2 Student

Meet the CAPA College DSLs

Claire Nicholson

Senior Safeguarding Lead

claire.nicholson@capacollege.co.uk

Emily Webster

Designated Safeguarding Lead

emily.webster@capacollege.co.uk

Katy James

Senior Safeguarding Lead

katy.james@capacollege.co.uk

Adam Sheard

Designated Safeguarding Lead

adam.sheard@capacollege.co.uk

Helping students to build good wellbeing habits

Every day starts with a physical workout
Students receive a tutorial programme that facilitates self-reflection
A flexible timetable that caters to the needs of all students

Creating a positive wellbeing culture in college

Students Pastoral Support Takeover – a group run by students, for students. Recent topics have included LGBTQ+ issues, sexual harassment, coming out of lockdown and supporting family members
All staff and students speak to one another with respect
Open door policy – can always speak to any member of staff including class teachers, your form tutor, Pathway Leader, DSL or non-teaching staff

Making sure students have access to help

Dedicated student welfare team
Access to online or face-to-face support
Signposting to external help and support
Links on MyDay for out of hours support

CAPA College Safeguarding Policy

You can read our safeguarding policy here:

Safeguarding Policy

You can read our student friendly safeguarding policy here:

Student Friendly Safeguarding Policy

You can read our student friendly anti-bullying policy here:

Student Friendly Anti-Bullying Policy

Further Support

Here are some helpful links to external support. We encourage parents/carers to contact one of our DSLs if you have concerns about your child. Students can access a much more detailed bank of support via MyDay.