b'Pastoral Care & WellbeingPastoral care at Ashlyns is excellent and is built upon the principle that the childs needs come first. In todays complex world, young people need guidance more than ever on how to keep themselves safe and happy; at Ashlyns, you can be confident that we nurture the skills, resilience and character thatyoung people need to thrive in the modern world.The PSHE curriculum is supplementedconfident and a valued member of curriculum. These are found in assemblies, by a comprehensive and wide rangeour community.tutorial periods and lessons throughout of exciting and expert talks along withthe school. This includes helping students dedicated, timetabled days: these coverOur highly experienced Inclusionto deal with any risks they may routinely vital discussions such as healthy living,Department is part of the transition face, including the use of the internet safe relationships, the online communityteam; their involvement ensures that and social media. A very large majority of and protecting your digital footprint,the correct assistance is put in place tostudentsand parents say that students growth mindset, careers advice, addiction,give targeted support where necessary,feel very safe at the school. Studentsare crime and mental wellbeing.Regularso that every child knows that they very confident that there are adults at guidance and adviceis also provided, inmatter and are valued. school they can talk to if they need advice parallel to these sessions, to parents. Opportunities for developing studentsand that the school will deal effectively understanding of how to stay safe arewith any concerns they report.Your childs wellbeing is safeguarded and nurtured through: successfully threaded through the the Form Tutor - the first point ofcontact for you and your childthe Head of Year and Learning Mentorfor 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. Each child is guided and supported throughout their time at the school, OFSTED REPORT 2018 ensuring that every student feels happy, 10 | Ashlyns School Prospectus 2022-2023 www.ashlyns.herts.sch.uk | 11'