Pastoral

Our Pastoral Lead is Mrs Mabon.

Here at Marden Vale, we recognise the importance of all children being supported for their emotional health and well-being.

The Nest

Our Nest is where out pastoral staff are based and is a nurturing, warm welcome area which is open to all children at Marden Vale.  The Nest is full of exciting activities for children to participate in, including our chill out den area, calm sofa area, sand, art station, and imaginative play amongst many more.

Our pastoral interventions take place in the Nest.

The Nest is open every day and is open to all children who need or want space to talk to a member of pastoral staff.

The Nest run a drop in lunch club for children who find outside play tricky at times and for children who want to talk to pastoral staff.

Pastoral interventions

Thrive

 Promotes positive mental health and well-being

Whole school approach

Small groups

1:1

Sunshine circle Groups

Sunshine circles promote and enhance emotional well-being of children through structured play groups.

Hocus Focus Magic

An intervention that promotes the following:

 - On-task and participation behaviours

 - Leadership and socialization skills

 - Positive peer relationships, peer-mentoring, and peer collaboration

 - Self-determination skills and self esteem

 - Following multi step directions, concentration and memory skills

 - Fine motor dexterity and gross motor coordination

 - Positive impact on behaviour

ELSA

Emotional Literacy Support Assistant