Emotional Health and Wellbeing

At Loreto Grammar School, we believe that young people thrive when they feel safe, supported, known and valued.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing is central to our pastoral mission and reflects our commitment to the holistic development of every student. Rooted in the Loreto values of justice, truth, sincerity, freedom and joy, our approach seeks to nurture the academic, emotional, social, physical and spiritual wellbeing of each young person.

A Whole School Approach

Wellbeing is everyone’s responsibility at Loreto. Through positive relationships, high expectations and appropriate support, we work together to create an environment in which every student can flourish.

Our approach to wellbeing is embedded across:

• Pastoral Care and Safeguarding
• Personal Development
• Learning and Teaching
• Attendance and Positive Behaviour
• Student Leadership and Pupil Voice
• Extra-curricular Opportunities
• Parent Partnership
• Collaboration with External Agencies

Being Well, Doing Well

Loreto Grammar School is proud to participate in the Education Authority’s Being Well, Doing Well programme.

This framework supports schools in developing a strategic, evidence-informed approach to emotional health and wellbeing. Through self-evaluation, student voice, staff consultation and ongoing review, we continually strive to strengthen our provision and enhance the wellbeing of our entire school community.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing Team

Our Emotional Health and Wellbeing Team is led by the Vice Principal for Pastoral Care and Welfare and works collaboratively to promote positive wellbeing across the school.

The team supports:

• Early identification of need
• Preventative wellbeing initiatives
• Targeted support and intervention
• Student voice and participation
• Partnership with parents and carers
• Collaboration with external agencies

Supporting Our Students

A wide range of supports are available to students, including:

• Form Teacher and Head of Year support
• Personal Development Programme
• Counselling Services
• LAMP Provision
• Peer Mentoring and Friends Programmes
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Awareness Campaigns
• Leadership Opportunities
• Individual pastoral support where required

We are committed to ensuring that every student knows where to seek support and feels confident reaching out when needed.

Working Together

Strong relationships between school, home and the wider community are at the heart of effective pastoral care. By working together, we seek to ensure that every young person experiences a sense of belonging, develops resilience, and is empowered to achieve her full potential.