The haven of Clifton High School's Infant School provides exceptional pastoral care, delivered by a team of qualified teachers who nurture each child's learning and development.
Clifton High School understands that the pastoral care an Infant School child receives is fundamental in their long-term development as they mature and transition into our Junior School environment.
We implement the following provisions:
- Infant School (Reception, Year 1 and Year 2) classes are small, with each supported by a qualified teacher and a teaching assistant.
- Children receive dedicated one-to-one tutorial sessions that allow teaching staff members to build upon relationships and develop their emotional, social and physical needs through learning.
- Key teaching staff members also closely track, monitor and follow the educational development of children with relevant pupil-focused activities administered to support their learning.
- A commitment to parents that their child will feel safe, secure and supported as valued members of our community. This is promoted through high levels of adult supervision alongside peer support and Year 2 playground buddies who offer their friendship to younger pupils.
- A recognition and celebration of children's achievements within the classroom and beyond.
- A close partnership with parents is established if their child's progress in learning and/or speech and language is identified as requiring intervention from our experienced Enhanced Learning Department. The creation of a bespoke learning programme provides an additional layer of support.
- An environment in which our teachers and teaching assistants work with mutual respect and understanding.
- Interaction with parents, through written reports, regular meetings and an open-door policy, ensures that any issues affecting a child’s wellbeing or academic progress are quickly realised. Our sole aim is to provide all children with security and confidence in the hands of high-quality care, and we encourage parents to make an appointment should they have any concerns.
- An active Class Ambassador and School Council entity that ensures all Infant and Junior pupils’ voices are heard. It is driven by a proactive and successful buddy system who meet termly to discuss and support each other, ask questions and build upon friendships.
