Our Vision is:
To be a learning community that provides excellence in education for the whole person – a place where all can flourish. We believe that: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Underpinning who we are at Christ Church is the commitment to developing the whole person so that every child can flourish. This means that excellent pastoral support is of central importance in the life of the Academy.
Mental Health First Aiders
In school, we have specially trained Mental Health First Aiders who are able to offer specialist support to pupils who are experiencing difficulties. They are: Mrs. Thorn, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Stangroom and Mr. Hodson.
Behaviour & Discipline
Children are encouraged to develop an increasing awareness of self-discipline and understand the need for self-control. Clear
school rules for behaviour are in place and enforced to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children. Our shared Christian Values reflect the characteristics that we seek to develop in our pupils:
- Thankfulness
- Trust
- Forgiveness
- Friendship
- Compassion
- Koinonia
We reward pupils who demonstrate these qualities, as well as positive behaviour, achievement, attendance, effort and community spirit in a variety of ways. We always value the support that parents provide in reinforcing this code.
Rewards
We believe that pupils should be encouraged and rewarded in the work they do. We have regular achievement and celebration assemblies where pupils’ efforts and achievements are recognised.
There are a range of rewards that a pupil may receive including: house points, certificates, academic and sporting awards, good attendance certificates and trips.
Anger Management Advice
Anger is usually a secondary emotion, it is the result of another feeling. These feelings could be disappointment, hurt, frustration, embarrassment or perhaps a feeling of being left out.
If we can give ourselves six seconds, we can begin to think reasonably rather than act impulsively.
- General rules for dealing with situations when you are angry:
- Concentrate on your breathing (this has a calming effect).
- Walk away (this gives you a chance to cool down).
- Counting (this may/or may not work for you-it gives some a chance to calm down rather than lashing out).
- Explain to someone what has made you angry – there may be something that you have misunderstood.
- Remember that other people get angry and upset too (if you are reasonable, they often calm down too).
- Think before you act.
- Try to consider the other person’s point of view.
- Accept his or her apologies.
- Consider the consequences of speaking or acting violently.
How to Problem-solve a Conflict
- Stop all blaming. Blaming each other will not solve the problem. It’s a waste of time. Put your energy into working out a solution.
- Define the problem. Ask each other this question: “How do you see the problem?” Then listen to each other’s answer.
- Consider asking for help. Sometimes it helps to ask a third person to work with you to solve the problem. Choose someone who will listen to both of you and not take sides.
- Think of alternative solutions. Think of as many ideas for solving the problem as you can. It may help to write them down.
- Evaluate the alternatives. Ask yourselves, “What will happen if we try this one?” Be very honest with yourselves and each other.
- Make a decision. Choose the alternative that looks like it has the best chance of working. Don’t hesitate to combine parts of two or more alternatives.
- Follow through. Stick with your decision for a reasonable length of time. If it doesn’t work, get together and choose a different solution. If the decision causes more problems, solve those too.
Young Carers in Schools Bronze Award
Congratulations to all those involved, as our school has been proudly awarded the Bronze Young Carers in Schools Award. Thank you to Mrs Farnell for securing the accreditation for our school.
Background To HOPE Project
The Hope Project was initially introduced 5 years ago in South Staffordshire schools, and was designed as an in-school service to provide early intervention support for children and young people’s emotional and wellbeing needs.
The Friends of Josh Charity recognised the value of the Project for the Stone area and went on to provide the initial set up funds to cover the training of targeted school staff. All of the schools in Stone were invited to join the Project in 2018, and due to its ongoing success, the following schools are now a part of the Hope Project community:
Alleyne’s Academy
Middle Schools – Christ Church Academy, Walton Priory
First Schools – Oulton, Christ Church, Springfields, Manor Hill, Pirehill and St Michael’s
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HOPE - Introduction for Young People |
All children and young people have their ups and downs and experience all kinds of thoughts and feelings as they grow up.
There are many different kinds of problems and worries that get in the way of children and young people growing with enjoyment, happiness and confidence; this is what we mean by emotional well-being.
Problems vary in how serious they can be. For some children and young people, the problems may pass quickly, for others their everyday lives are greatly affected and they may need extra help over and above what can ordinarily be provided by their families, relatives and friends.
What Is The HOPE Project?
the Hope Project is a school emotional wellbeing service which supports children, young people and their families. The project offers signposting, self-help guidance, early intervention and also promotes a whole school approach for emotional wellbeing.
A child or young person may need someone to talk to about emotional, behavioural, social difficulties or need some advice. Hope is aiming to provide this support.
The kind of problems HOPE can help with are:
- Any aspect of family life that may be affecting your child’s emotional well-being
- School refusal
- Bullying
- Behaviour
- Anxiety
- Sadness
- Low self-esteem
- Illness
- Bereavement
Who provides the service?
At our school there is a pastoral team who support children and young people, which includes the Principal, Vice Princpal, Assistant Principals, Head of Years, Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENDCo) etc but it is the Hope Coordinator/Hope Mentor that run the project.
There will be other people that help the service such as School Nurse, School Counsellor, Parent or Family Support Worker and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
Providing a quality service
We are committed to providing a quality service and consider it important to listen to the views of children, young people and families. If, for any reason a young person or parent/carer has any questions about any aspect of the service they are welcome to talk to any team member who will be happy to listen to any comments or suggestions put forward.
How many sessions will be needed?
The number of sessions required depends on the problem. Typically, 3-6 sessions are enough to resolve difficulties in the early stage. The sessions will be reviewed and any decisions made will be shared and agreed with the people concerned.
Drop-ins are also be available for parents and young people for one-off advice.
How does a young person access the HOPE project?
Typically, a parent or member of school staff will contact the Hope Coordinator or Hope Mentor with concerns, who will then co-ordinate the most appropriate person or service to help. Children can also make a self-referral using our 'Listening Ear' (children make a note of any issues they are experiencing and the Mentor can then make arrangements to meet with the child) for an initial consultation.
Will the meeting be in private?
Meetings with children, young people and families always take place in a private room. Notes may be taken during the meeting and these are securely filed.
Information about the sessions will not be shared with other people without the parent/carer or young person’s permission.
What happens once support has been offered?
Appointments if and when applicable will usually be at school.
This project is optional.
Respecting your needs
If any child, young person, parent/carer has difficulty reading, understanding or hearing
information or has English as a second language; the school will endeavour to provide assistance to meet your needs.
Please let us know if you have any specific requirements.
Confidentiality
All information relating to support sessions are protected and treated with the greatest respect. As this is a school service, the Head Teacher and Class Teacher are normally consulted for further information relating to the child/young person’s difficulties, unless permission is refused for this contact.
Parent/carers with parental responsibility will be informed of the service provided to their child/young person.
At times, and in exceptional circumstances, it may be necessary for certain information to be shared with other agencies, for example, if there are child safety or safeguarding concerns.
How the hope project works at christ church academy
Further information and support for parents/carers
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| The Burden Basket | https://www.burdenbasket.co.uk/hope_project |
| Supporting you Child | A-Z of Information |
For further information on this project contact:
Mrs Debbie Stangroom (Pupil Support & Welfare Officer / Hope Mentor) and Mrs Claire Thomas (Hope Coordinator)
Christ Church Academy
01785 334900
d.stangroom@cca.staffs.sch.uk
Coming soon.
Coming soon.
Please see the 'Kind Minds' newsletters which have been produced by several partner organisations across Staffordshire, with the aim of pulling together useful information about children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing.
On offer at Christ Church Academy:
We run a weekly carers club
There is signposting within school and on our website to other support for children and their families.
Early risers club 8.00 to 8.45 (Monday to Friday)
Library 12.30 to 1.00 (Monday to Friday)
Seekers 12.30 to 1.00 (Tuesday)
Homework club 3.30 to 4.30 (Monday to Friday)
Base time catch-up
Lunch time clubs
Art club
Computer club
Choir
Sports clubs, amongst other clubs
Please note: as with any club in school, times/availability may vary throughout the year.
Contacts within school for both pupils and parents are, Mrs D Farnell and Mrs W Holdcroft.
Students can talk to us or use our letter located on the Young Carers board next to the SEN room (room 8).
Parents can use our website, phone, email or ask to speak to a member of staff in person.
School phone number; 01785 334900
Email Mrs Farnell (Young Carer lead) on; d.farnell@cca.staffs.sch.uk
Requesting support letter
To request support for Young Carers please complete the following document and return it to the school.
External Support
Carers Hub (Staffordshire)
SG Offices
Madford Retail Park
Foregate Street
Stafford
ST16 2QY
Contact details:
Tel: 0330 1231937
Email: info@thecarershub.co.uk
Website: www.thecarershub.co.uk
North Staffs Carers
1 Duke Street
Fenton
ST43NR
Diane Cox
info@carersfirst.com
01782 793100
Carers First
The Children's Society
Young carers services | The Children's Society
https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/youngcarer/young-carers-services
Action For Children
Supporting young carers | Action for Children
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Young Carers - YoungMinds
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/looking-after-yourself/young-carers/
You can also consult your local GP service.
Any concerns or queries will be treated sensitively. Contact can be made via phone call, through email, face to face or by letter.