Pastoral support plays a crucial role in helping children feel settled, confident, and ready to learn. We recognise that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and understood, and our pastoral provision focuses on nurturing emotional wellbeing, positive behaviour, and strong relationships.
Our Pastoral Lead, Miss Lee Priestley, works closely with pupils and families in her role as Parent Support Advisor, providing guidance, early support, and practical help during challenging times. By working in partnership with parents, staff, and external services where needed, we aim to support the whole child, helping them to develop resilience, manage emotions, and successfully overcome any barriers to learning.
If you would like to speak to us about pastoral support, please contact the school office on 01226 394050 or speak to a member of staff. We are here to support in any way that we possibly can.
Early Help Assessments
Early Help is about offering support and guidance to families whenever it may be helpful, whether concerns are small or families would simply benefit from extra advice. We believe that all families can need support at different times, and Early Help is there to provide shared solutions, reassurance, and practical help. In school, we work in partnership with parents and carers in a supportive and respectful way, listening carefully and helping to identify what support might be useful. Families can also choose to explore further advice and resources through Barnsley Council’s Early Help services, which offer a range of information and support for parents, children, and young people. More details can be found on the Barnsley Council website under Early Help.
You can find out more information about Early Help by clicking here.
Barnsley’s Best Start Family Hubs
Barnsley’s Best Start Family Hubs are friendly, local services run by Barnsley Council that bring together help, advice, and activities for families from pregnancy right through to young people aged 19 (or 25 for those with SEND). They are designed to make it easier for families to find support in one place, without judgement, and at a time that feels right for them.
Families can access a wide range of support, which may include:
Support is available in hub buildings, community venues, online, or by phone, depending on what works best for families.
The Families Information Service offers free, confidential advice on childcare, funded places, family support, SEND services, activities, and how to access Early Help. It’s an excellent first point of contact for parents.
[barnsley.gov.uk]
📞 0800 0345 340
🔗 Families Information Service – Barnsley
This NHS service supports children and families with physical and emotional health, including sleep, toileting, emotional wellbeing, and attendance‑related health concerns. Support runs from pregnancy to age 19 (25 for SEND). [barnsley.gov.uk], [livewellba…sley.co.uk]
📞 01226 774411
🔗 Barnsley 0–19 Public Health Nursing Service
Branching Minds brings together Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) and CAMHS, helping schools and families request the right level of emotional health support for children and young people in Barnsley. [barnsley.gov.uk], [southwesty…ire.nhs.uk]
📞 01226 107377
🔗 Children’s Emotional Health & Wellbeing – Barnsley
Safe, confidential support for families
