Pastoral Care
At Oasis Academy Pinewood, pastoral care is one of our strengths. We know that children can face different challenges as they grow up, be that academically, socially, emotionally or developmentally, therefore we want to do everything we can to help them through whatever life throws their way. For this purpose, we have set up a comprehensive pastoral care system through The Oasis Way, designed to support our children and families in all aspects of school life.
This system includes support such as:
- Classroom-based regulation resources
- Help building and sustaining relationships with other children
- Celebrations for positive behaviour
- Emotional literacy interventions
- In-house 1:1 and group counselling (by referral)
- Tailored support for children with more complex needs
- Partnerships with external organisations for those more challenging problems
We know that the most effective learners are happy learners, therefore from the start of your child's journey with us we make sure they feel supported, encouraged and motivated to learn. We do this by introducing our new nursery and reception starters to their class and giving them a tour of their new school even before they have formally started with us in September. Not to mention an invitation to our famous Teddy Bear’s picnic!
Our year to next year group transition programme is also carefully planned to ensure that class teachers and other staff have a strong knowledge of every child that will be in their care the following academic year. The children spend time with their new teachers in their next classrooms before the summer term ends. Helping them feel safe and have a sense of belonging.
We want our school to feel like a home-from-home for your children. Our academy is a family - thriving with healthy relationships and positive influences. Our class teachers and support staff take the time to get to know each of their students, finding out what your child is interested in, where their aspirations lie and what hopes they have for the future.