Pastoral Care
Introduction
Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery demonstrates its continuing concern for the personal and social development of all its pupils. All the staff at Chalfont St Giles Infant school and Nursery are part of a team. This team wants to ensure pupils feel secure, know that they are valued and are encouraged in their learning, growth and social development within a healthy and safe environment.
Definition
Pastoral Care is a set of systems, procedures and programmes which attempt to meet the needs of our children so that each child has the opportunity to reach his/her potential, and is equipped with the skills to cope with life. Pastoral Care addresses social, spiritual, mental, emotional and physical needs.
Aims Of Pastoral Care
- To create an environment where children are safe and contented.
- To ensure the all-round development of each child.
- To help children grow in self-esteem, confidence and independence of thought.
- To communicate to our children, values and beliefs, that are in keeping with our ethos.
- To protect children from physical, social, emotional and intellectual harm and to provide them with the skills to cope with possible threats to their personal safety, both within and outside school.
- To encourage tolerance, understanding and sensitivity to the needs of others.
- To promote warm and positive relationships between children, staff and parents.
