Our community’s wellbeing is at the heart of what we do
We strongly believe that knowing each individual child is key to provide the care and support that they need to live a happy and healthy life.
Our enrichment programme establishes the necessary support mechanisms and resources to develop students’ character, taking care of both their physical and mental wellbeing by providing a safe, high quality and positive learning environment.
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Pastoral care
At BSV, we believe that every child is unique and may progress differently. All of them should feel safe and cared for, both in school and outside of school. This is why it is essential for them to receive the appropriate support to ensure they can reach their full potential whilst growing in confidence and developing a positive outlook on life.
We also have Pastoral Leads across all educational key stages, who support our students and promote their wellbeing and personal development, as well as a specialist team for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), which provides the support and adjustments needed to meet each student’s individual needs.
Through our PSHE programme (personal, social, health and economic education), we manage to build social and emotional competencies such as resilience, self-esteem and interpersonal skills. These encourage healthy behaviours and aid achievement in and out of school.
BSV has also been recognised as International School of the Year 2023 by STEER Education thanks to the implementation of an innovative assessment tool called STEER Tracking which measures, tracks and improves the self-regulation and mental health of students who may have emerging mental health risks but are not showing visible signs of vulnerability.
Safeguarding team
Safeguarding leaders in schools are responsible for ensuring that all students are protected from harm and that appropriate measures are in place to prevent and respond to any issues related to safeguarding. This includes child protection, online safety, bullying, mental health, and wellbeing.
The BSV safeguarding team is made up of professionals with different responsibilities relating to the protection and wellbeing of our school community: the Headteacher, the Child Protection and Wellbeing Coordinator, the Child Protection and Wellbeing Deputy, the Mental Health First Aider Coordinator, the Inclusivity Champion, the Senior Attendance Champion, the First Aid Coordinator and the Data Protection Coordinator. The team is available to support and guide both students and their families whenever they need it.
Safe space
In this regard, BSV has a safe space which pupils can visit whenever they need to for any reason. The purpose of a safe space is to provide students with a sense of belonging, respect, and safety, regardless of their background, identity, or experiences.
At BSV, pupils can express their thoughts, feelings, and opinions freely, without fear of judgment or discrimination as we strongly believe students should have a sense of belonging and always feel listened to.
Cognita and wellbeing
We are also fully committed to Cognita’s Be Well Charter, which places wellbeing at the heart of school life. Supporting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of our students is essential to helping them thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
A highlight of this commitment is our annual Global Be Well Day, when all Cognita schools around the world dedicate a day to celebrating and promoting wellbeing in its many forms.
