Pastoral Care

Our School Values

Our private school in London has strong values that are used as a tool to maximise the pupils’ potential and welfare.

These values are

  • Respect
  • Tolerance
  • Individual Confidence
  • Good Manners
  • Resilience and Grit
  • Sportsmanship
  • Kindness
  • Responsibility

These values are interwoven into all aspects of school life.

British Values

The school’s values support the children’s understanding of the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs, and are taught throughout the curriculum, in age-appropriate ways. Heath House staff take on the responsibility of ensuring these values are actively promoted to children, and evident in every curriculum and enrichment aspect of school life.

Our School Rules

The School Rules are simple, and based on safety, consideration and responsibility. The School Rules are displayed on notice boards throughout the school and staff should display a copy in their classroom. The School Rules are also displayed in each child’s journal. The School Rules can be seen below.

  • Be friendly, polite, helpful and show respect to everyone.
  • Walk about the school in a safe and quiet way.
  • Be honest.
  • Take care of school property. Take care of your own property and that of others.
  • In class, try hard and always work to the best of your ability.
  • Listen to instructions and co-operate with members of staff in and out of the classroom.
  • Observe ‘Quiet Street’ rules — no talking, walk sensibly and be alert at all times.
  • Ensure your Journal is brought to school every day and is taken home for parental inspection and returned signed.
  • Conduct yourselves in an orderly manner in and out of school and on school trips.
  • School uniform is to be worn with care and pride
  • Always have your reading book with you.
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  • School Captains
  • School Council
  • School Houses
  • Eco Council

School Captains

As part of teaching the British Values and encouraging democracy, pupils elect two School Captains and two Vice Captains. This is announced in the Awards Ceremony at the end of the Summer Term. The captains are chosen from pupils in Prep Year 6. The School Captains carry out important jobs on behalf of the School. Amongst other things, they act as role models to the younger children, are encouraged to take initiative to organise charitable fundraising days and speak at school events.

School Council

The Heath House School Council is a group of elected children who discuss issues raised by their peers which helps to effect change within the school. For example, introducing new clubs or making changes to the lunch menu!

The School Council meets once a week. Two pupils are elected as Heads of School Council, who chair the meeting. Elected members from Prep Year 3 upwards discuss issues raised by their peers throughout the week. 

School Houses

Upon entry to the school, a child is placed in one of the 6 school houses, named after the Greek Gods; Apollo, Athene, Demeter, Hera, Poseidon and Zeus. Siblings are always in the same house. These 6 houses compete against each other throughout the year in a variety of inter-house events including Music and Sports competitions. Pupils earn plus points throughout the year as a reward for achievements and positive behaviour. The plus points that children accumulate throughout get added together contributing to their house total. The winning house holds the cup for the year.

Eco Council

Eco-Monitors are elected children from within their class to act as a role model and promote environmentally-friendly behaviour amongst their peers. Upper School Eco-Monitors attend Eco-Council meetings with the Head of Eco Council as Chair, who is a peer elected member of the Prep Year 6 class. The council meets to discuss environmental concerns and ideas for positive behaviour change with their peers (e.g. how could we encourage our school to save paper).

Safeguarding 

At Heath House, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and promoting the welfare of children is of paramount importance. Class teachers support and monitor each child’s wellbeing using a holistic approach, reporting any concerns to the school’s Safeguarding Team. 

The school has robust policies and procedures in place to support the safeguarding of all pupils. All staff ensure that they are aware of the policies and procedures and attend regular safeguarding training.

Children are taught, in an age appropriate manner, to have an awareness of potential dangers that they may face, including whilst online. In addition to this children are encouraged to develop trusting relationships with their teachers which allows for open communication about any worries or concerns the child may have. 

Should you have any safeguarding concerns please contact the Designated Safeguarding Team on [email protected]/heathhouse_uk