Student Well Being

Our pastoral system ensures that every student has regular contact with a member of staff who knows them well and can support their wellbeing throughout the school year.

We have a pastoral system which ensures that students feel they have someone there for them every school day.

In Years 7–9, students begin each day by meeting with their Lesson 1 subject teacher between 8:20 and 8:30am. This provides an opportunity for teachers to check in with students, support their readiness for learning, share important information, and help students start the day feeling settled and prepared. These daily meetings also create valuable opportunities for students and teachers to build positive relationships and discuss any concerns, questions, or challenges students may have.

If a learner needs support or would like to speak with someone, their first point of contact should always be their Class Teacher. Class Teachers play a key role in supporting students' wellbeing, helping them navigate challenges, and ensuring that appropriate support is provided when needed.

As a school, we maintain an open-door policy. If you have concerns about your child or wish to discuss any aspect of school life, our Class Teachers and Leadership Team are always available to help and work together with families to support students.

At NIS, we believe that wellbeing skills should be taught, practised, and discussed just like any other area of learning.

Throughout the Primary and Secondary School, we use the Second Step® programme as part of our Personal, Social, Health and Education (PSHE) curriculum. Second Step helps students develop important life skills such as managing emotions, building positive relationships, making responsible decisions, showing empathy, and solving problems effectively. Through engaging discussions and age-appropriate activities, students learn skills that support both their academic success and personal wellbeing. Families can learn more about the programme on the Second Step website.