Pastoral Provision

At SJS, we offer a range of pastoral support to pupils who may need it for a number of different reasons. This support follows a graduated pathway and children can move up or down this pathway, depending on the level of support that they need at the time. If you feel that your child needs pastoral support, please speak to their class teacher or contact the SENCO (appointments to be made via the school office.)

Play Therapy 

Play Therapy involves using play so that children can explore their thoughts and feelings in creative ways, without having to use words to articulate themselves. In Play Therapy Sessions, children explore their own creativity and express themselves, using media such as; drawing and painting, water and clay, sand tray and miniatures, guided imagery and relaxation techniques, drama and puppetry, poetry, movement and music.'

Drawing and Talking 

Drawing and Talking is a therapeutic intervention that is designed as a short-term pro-active intervention intended to complement, rather than replace, the work of Specialist Mental Health Services. This approach allows children and young people to bring what they need to their sessions and use drawing as a way to help them express their feelings The Drawing and Talking therapeutic approach allows individuals to discover and communicate emotions through a non-directed technique.

ELSA

An ELSA in a school is an Emotional Literacy Support Assistant. Examples of areas covered by ELSAs are; social skills, emotions, bereavement, social stories and therapeutic stories, anger management, self-esteem, friendship and skills needed to find a solution.

1:1 Check ins with trusted adults 

Carried out by an adult that your child feels comfortable talking to.

We can also refer to, or signpost to a number of other organisations including:

• Young Minds Matter
• CAMHS
• Winston’s Wish