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Teddington School is committed to ensuring that every student matters and that every student is safe, happy and is making progress. Positive behaviour is key to this and at Teddington School this is based on everyone having a shared understanding of the values and relationships that are needed for students to learn well and get on with their peers and staff.
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Staying Safe In School Rules For Pupils
Good pastoral care is important to developing students who demonstrate initiative and leadership, who are able to make good decisions and take responsibility for their choices and actions. The pastoral team provides day to day and longer term support for any student who is experiencing any kind of difficulty in and beyond school, and can access additional support and help from other services, as well as working closely with the school’s Additional Learning Needs Department. Our pastoral support system is designed to ensure that all barriers to a student’s continued well-being and progress are removed.
Form Tutors
The pastoral structure is based around the Form Tutor, who is a student’s first point of contact and support in school. Form Tutors see the students in their care every day, and stay with their group throughout years 7 to 11, developing a strong and supportive relationship with them.
Heads of Year
Tutors are led by Heads of Year, who are responsible for overseeing the well-being and progress of students in a year group. Heads of Year also stay with their year group as they move through the school, getting to know their students well and building good relationships with their families.
Pastoral Support Managers
Heads of Year are supported by non-teaching Pastoral Support Managers, who are available throughout the day to provide support and intervention, and liaise with families. They also work closely with a number of outside agencies to support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
If you are concerned about a child, you must share your concerns without delay by calling 020 8614 5239 or 07715 061702. You can also email one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads. For out of hours, please call Single Point of Access on 020 8770 5000.
Supporting your child through secondary school
Bullying is not a common problem at Teddington School, however we do have procedures in place if it does affect your child. If you have concerns about bullying, please refer to our flow chart which will point you towards who to contact.
Useful links:
Parent support resources
Dove have free resources to support parents in developing self-esteem in their children:
Parents may also find the following resources useful:
Young Minds: Supporting a child returning to school after lockdown
Parents Guide - TikTok Family Safety Toolkit
Support for Parents and Carers to Keep Children Safe Online - GOV.UK
Young Minds: Supporting Parents Helpfinder
Young Minds: When Emotions Explode
Fake News and Disinformation Online
Young Minds: All the revision and exam tips you’ll ever need
Young Minds: Supporting your child during exam time
Childline: Exam stress and pressure
BBC Bitesize countdown to exams
Think U Know: Advice on sexting and nude selfies
Think U Know: Further advice on sexting and nude selfies
Financial support policy and application for financial support
Click here for Financial support policy and application for financial support.
Xanax
It has come to our attention that some young people within the local area have started to use a drug called Xanax. This drug is a benzodiazepine and is not prescribed on the NHS. There are many risks associated with its use, including accidental overdoses, memory loss and physical and psychological dependence. We want to offer advice and education to young people and parents regarding Xanax so please find an electronic copy of a leaflet available from the Young Peoples Substance Misuse Service for your information.
Kooth is a free online counselling provision for Richmond and Kingston which offers emotional and mental health support for children and young people aged 11-24 years. Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm.
Young people can request the same counsellor each time they go online.
An app to promote positive mental health and well being in children and young people and helps them with their coping skills
