b'Pastoral Care & WellbeingPastoral care at Ashlyns is excellent and at the heart of all we do. In todays complex world, youngpeople need guidance more than ever on how to keep themselves safe and happy; at Ashlyns, you canbe confident that we nurture the skills, resilience and character that young people need to thrive inthe modern world.The PSHE curriculum is supplemented Each child is guided and supportedOpportunities for developing pupils by a comprehensive and wide rangethroughout their time at the school,understanding of how to stay safe of exciting and expert talks along withensuring that every student feels happy,are successfully threaded through the dedicated, timetabled days: these coverconfident and a valued member of ourcurriculum. These are found in assemblies, vital discussions such as healthy living,community. Irrespective of a childs level tutorial periods and lessons throughout safe relationships, the online communityof ability, they will receive the correctthe school. This includes helping pupils to and protecting your digital footprint,support to help maximise their potential.deal with any risks they may routinely face, Growth Mindset, careers advice, addiction,including the use of the internet and social crime and mental wellbeing. RegularOur highly experienced Inclusionnetworking sites. A very large majority guidance and advice is also provided, Department is part of the transition of pupils and parents say that pupils feel in parallel to these sessions, to parents. team; their involvement ensures that thevery safe at the school. Pupils are very correct assistance is put in place to giveconfident that there are adults at school Your childs wellbeing is safeguarded targeted support where necessary, so thatthey can talk to if they need advice and and nurtured through: every child knows that they matter and that the school will deal effectively with are valued. any concerns they report.the Form tutor - the first point ofcontact for you and your child he dedicated Head of Year and tLearning Mentor for the year groupthe School Matron, who is on handLeaders, including governors, have successfullyevery day for advice and concernsfocused on ensuring the safety and wellbeing ofthe Safeguarding Teampupils, and this has contributed to the creation of the Inclusion Teama vigilant and transparent culture of safeguarding.OFSTED REPORT 201810 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2021-2022 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 11'