At Chapter House, we believe children thrive when they feel happy, safe and supported. Wellbeing is central to school life, with dedicated teams working alongside teachers to ensure every child feels valued, listened to and ready to flourish.
Our small class sizes allow teachers to know each child well and understand their individual strengths, needs and learning styles. This personal approach helps children build confidence, resilience and positive relationships.
Personalised Wellbeing Support
Our Wellbeing Team works closely with teachers and visits Chapter House each week to deliver engaging sessions focused on resilience, friendships, emotions and positive choices. Individual support is also available, helping children develop healthy coping strategies and manage challenges such as friendship difficulties or homesickness.
Our Welfare Lead provides regular opportunities for children to check in and talk, while tailored support includes Lego Therapy, nurture groups, Tea and Chat sessions, emotional regulation support and sensory circuits.
Our wellbeing dog, Carson, is also a much-loved part of school life, providing children with a calm and reassuring opportunity to talk, relax and regulate their emotions.
"Pupils feel their needs are known and they are well supported."
QUEEN ETHELBURGA'S ISI INSPECTION REPORT, OCTOBER 2023
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Wellbeing Throughout the YearWhole School Awareness Weeks give children opportunities to explore themes including:
Children receive an Albie activity booklet for each theme, with creative activities to encourage discussion and reflection. Older pupils also support younger children, strengthening our caring school community. |
A Community That Listens
Every child’s voice matters. Through the Student Voice Committee and School Council, students have opportunities to share ideas and contribute to school life.
Year 5 students can also take on positions of responsibility, including Prefects, House Captains, Librarians and Reading Ambassadors. These roles develop confidence, leadership and a sense of responsibility.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
Chapter House is a close-knit community where children are known as individuals and supported every step of the way. Older pupils act as Buddies for new starters, while students from King’s Magna and QE College provide additional support through Peer Mentoring.
From their first day, children are welcomed into a caring environment where they can feel secure, develop confidence and thrive.
Working in Partnership with Parents
Strong relationships between home and school are an important part of supporting children’s wellbeing. Regular communication, parent meetings and termly reports ensure that families and staff work together to provide the care, guidance and encouragement each child needs.
Mrs. Kilkenny, the Head Teacher of Chapter House, and the students celebrated the school's birthday by cutting a cake with a sword, a tradition that has spanned over 100 years.
