Pastoral Support

Our Vision: To provide support, advice and practical tools to children (and their families) that enable them to thrive socially, emotionally and academically in the present and throughout their lives.    

Astley Primary School set up its Pastoral Support Team (PST) in October of 2020 with the intention of sharing ideas, offering support, advice, practical tools and encouragement to children and their families. 

The Pastoral Support Team comprises of Claire Sutton and Denise Canty and is overseen by Miss Coleman, Astley's Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCo). 

Miss Coleman	Mrs Sutton	Mrs Canty

 

Claire Sutton has training in Attachment, Bereavement, Therapeutic Parenting, mental health first aid, Art Therapy, Sleep, Self-harm and Anxiety.  

Denise Canty has a background in Occupational Therapy which covers both physical and mental health. She also has training in social and therapeutic horticulture. 

Both also have the experience that comes with being parents. 

The Pastoral Support Team welcomes comments, messages and chat through their Twitter page @pst_astley. Families who would appreciate a private conversation with the Pastoral Support Team, please contact the school office via phone or email and staff will be happy to help you connect. 

 

* ACE 'Astley Curriculum Experience' 

'...inspirational, challenging, inclusive and enabling children to become kind and respectful lifelong learners who have CHOICE.'