Ask any parent what they want for their child at school, and the word “happy” usually comes before “clever”. A child who feels safe, known and supported tends to learn better, take more risks and bounce back from setbacks. That sense of belonging does not happen by accident. It is built, deliberately, by schools that treat pastoral care as central rather than an afterthought.
So how do you tell the difference between a school that talks about wellbeing and one that genuinely lives it? Here is a practical checklist to take with you on your next open day.
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