Emotional/ Pastoral Support at Aston Clinton

Pastoral care is the provision we make to ensure the physical and emotional welfare of our children.

We believe that a successful pastoral care programme means that your child feels safe, happy, involved and able to perform to their full potential. They enjoy being with their peers and any problems are spotted and dealt with.

Many of the interventions are of a short term nature in order to support individuals with school related issues. There are occasions when it is necessary to operate a waiting list if demand is high.

If parents have concerns about their child's emotional /social well being, the class teacher should be the first point of contact

Hi I'm Mrs Astle,

I am the Emotional Support Worker at school.  I am a qualified ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant)  and have been trained to deliver a variety of different interventions to support the children's needs across the school.

 My role includes:

• Taking charge of all Young Carers in school.
• Supporting children of military families during times of parental deployment and transition in and out of school.
• Organising and running the induction process for new children who join our school during the school year.
• Running Bits and Pieces Club. Membership is by invitation only to help children who need a break from the playground or need support socially.
• Facilitating worry, anxiety and anger programmes.
• Drawing and talking therapy interventions.
• Offering trained support to bereaved children.
• Providing emotional support for children going through difficult times.
• Supporting mental well being.
• Co-ordinating the PAT dog sessions.