welcome

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our Student Wellbeing web page.  In collaboration with students, parents and teachers we have designed this page to support the wellbeing of our school community to create an inclusive, empathetic and ambitious learning environment where everyone feels safe, with a positive sense of self and belonging.

We take pride in our physical and emotional wellbeing and while encouraging all to take responsibility for their own wellbeing we aim to do all we can as a school community to support each other when we need it. We have dedicated Wellbeing Teams in every year group which consist of Learning Coaches for every pupil, Guidance Learning and Support Officers, Heads of Learning and Skills and members of the Senior Management Team to ensure that our pupils are happy and healthy. These teams work closely with outside agencies to ensure that the support provided is bespoke to every student and their families. As well as embedding Health and Wellbeing into all Areas of Learning and Experience across the school, we organise dedicated Health and Wellbeing days each term to ensure that it is a continued focus for us all. It is also a focus for us during our three Prep sessions each week, where pupils spend extended periods of time with their Learning Coaches for more support. 

Throughout this page you will find a selection of links, resources, information and ideas that we hope will help you to help yourself to be happy, healthy and prosperous at Treorchy Comprehensive School.  

Who can support me with my wellbeing at Treorchy?

LEARNING COACHES

Every registration group has a designated Learning Coach that they see every morning and three times a week in Prep. As well as an opportunity for independent learning, this is also an opportunity for wellbeing check-ins. 

SUBJECT TEACHERS

Most students will see at least 6 subject teachers a day in their lessons. Wellbeing is a priority for all staff so all teachers will be happy to speak to pupils and support them with any concerns or issues they may have. 

GUIDANCE LEARNING AND SUPPORT OFFICERS

Every year group has a Guidance Learning and Support officer based in pastoral offices for most of the day. GLSOs are the first point of contact for parents and carers if they have any queries to raise, but their roles are entirely wellbeing focused, so they are available every break and lunchtime, before and after school to speak to students should they have any concerns to raise. 

HEADS OF LEARNING AND SKILLS

Every year group also has a Head of Learning and Skills working with them to support with academic progress and wellbeing. They work closely with students and parents/carers to put bespoke programmes of support in place where needed. 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

A member of the Senior Management Team oversees every year group and they work to ensure that the wellbeing and learning needs are met for every pupil by supporting and challenging the pastoral teams. 

DESIGNATED SENIOR PERSON

Mr Jonathan Davies, Deputy Headteacher, is the Designated Senior Person for the school who has overall responsibility for safeguarding at school. If any student, teacher or parent/carer has any safeguarding concerns for our children these should be brought to the attention of Mr Davies as well as the pastoral teams to ensure that the most appropriate advice and support is put in place. 

how can parents and carers support the welbeing of their children?