Introduction

Emanuel is renowned for the exceptional quality of its pastoral care. We understand that a happy child - one who feels supported as part of a kind and welcoming community - is one who will achieve their very best whether in their academic studies, cocurricular activities or in their general day-to-day engagement with school life.

Emanuel pupils take responsibility for themselves and each other, developing a strong moral code and making informed judgements about what is right or wrong. Pupils respect and care for one other, taking pride in not only their own achievements but those of others, playing their part in making our community unique and very special.

Support for parents

One of the unique features of our pastoral care is the importance we place on the relationship between the pupil, the school and parents. We see parents as partners in providing support and guidance to a child through their time at the school. As such, we provide a tailored programme of parent education throughout your time with us, including a pastoral evening at the start of every year, a range of informative pastoral seminars throughout each term delivered by expert speakers and access to a wealth of dedicated parenting resources.

Pupil education

Through our Life Education programme (further details in the Academic section), we work closely with a range of leading education providers to ensure our pupils are challenged to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding to live confident, healthy, independent lives and to contribute positively to wider society when they leave us. Our current partners include: Digital Awareness UK; the RAP Project; It Happens; the Nutrition Guru; and the DSM Foundation.

Mental health

We approach mental health proactively, with pupils being taught specific skills and techniques from the start of their time with us so they can be drawn upon as required. We want Emanuel pupils to have the confidence to face up to adversity and challenge in a healthy, measured and constructive way. In the Lower School, this includes Stem4’s MindYour5, focussing on daily strategies for positive mental health, while in the Middle School, pupils have the opportunity to take part in a 10-week ‘.b’ mindfulness course delivered by our trained mindfulness teachers. In the Sixth Form, pupils can take part in the Discover programme run by the Maudsley Charity.

Assemblies

A full programme of assemblies and talks delivered in sections or year groups takes place throughout the year, with a wide range of speakers from within the school or the wider world. Recent speakers have included: MP for Battersea, Marsha de Cordova; anti-racism campaigner, Patrick Hutchinson; and top chef, Chantelle Nicholson. Our assemblies provide an opportunity for the school to come together and celebrate the successes of groups and individuals, hear news from around the school community, as well ensuring that each year group and sections forms its own identity under the leadership of their head of year and head of section.