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Wellbeing is integrated into every aspect of life at JAGS Junior School. Pupils reflect on their thoughts and feelings, considering how they feel each day and also how others may be feeling, which creates a real sense of community. There is a half termly ‘kindness cup’ awarded at the Pre-Prep, and pupils are rewarded with golden leaves for showing empathy or care for others, equally as much as they are for academic or co-curricular endeavours.
Emphasis is placed on knowing each student as an individual, working with them to develop their own self-confidence and independence.
—Tatler
JAGS is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our pupils and staff. We believe that our pupils have the right to learn in a happy, caring and safe environment, and this includes the right to protection from all types of abuse. JAGS recognises that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and all staff receive regular training; they are alert for signs of any pupils in distress and are confident about applying safeguarding processes.
Any concerns about the safety or well-being of someone at our school should be raised with the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Rhona Muir or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSL) Samantha Payne, Anna Jones, Finola Stack, Kerri-Anne Bannon and Elizabeth Channon.
Rhona Muir – rhona.muir@jags.org.uk
Sam Payne – samantha.payne@jags.org.uk
Finola Stack – finola.stack@jags.org.uk
Anna Jones – anna.jones@jags.org.uk
Elizabeth Channon – elizabeth.channon@jags.org.uk
In the Junior School, pupils have a programme of weekly circle times or PSHCE lessons where many topics are open for discussion, from personal safety and positive friendships to celebrating difference.
This programme has the flexibility to adapt to any immediate needs of each class and addresses issues such as resilience, diversity and mental health. In addition, PSHCE themes are reflected upon during Assemblies. Visitors to our school and outside agencies further enhance the curriculum and provide specialist input to develop the children’s interest and learning.
High-quality Relationships and Sex Education ensures our pupils are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills and confidence to cope with the many pressures and challenges of modern society. Learning about friendships and family in RSE provides the building blocks to help pupils to understand themselves and others.
The Junior School has a thriving School Council which gives every girl a voice to help improve the school and encourages everyone to become an active and responsible citizen. Buddy Groups, made up of girls from each year group, meet several times a year and promote personal and social development. This enables closer bonds to be forged between girls of all ages throughout the school.
Pastoral care is central to all we do and is embedded in all members of our dedicated staff, led by the expertise of our Deputy Head Pastoral. It is crucial that your child feels cared for and supported throughout their time at school. At the Junior School the most important link in the pastoral support chain is your child’s Form Teacher: they are concerned with each child’s overall welfare and make a huge effort to ensure that all pupils feel happy and valued. All staff contribute to the welfare and care of pupils. We value strong links with parents and work together to ensure the most positive experience for your child.
In the Prep School, each class has a Deputy Form Teacher, who provides an extra level of pastoral care for the pupils. In the Pre-Prep, the same support is provided by the Teaching Assistants.
There are many more people that pupils can talk to if they need support. This includes Reverend Cécile, our School Chaplain, and her wonderful therapy dog, Lina. We also have two school counsellors, a Pastoral Support teacher and the school nursing team, who are all experts in various fields of mental and physical health.
Parents and carers are encouraged to read the Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy. A paper copy can be posted on request.
