Pastoral Care and Nurture

At Hadlow Primary School, pastoral care is central to our mission of Happiness, Progress and Success. Staff nurture and support every child, helping them feel safe, valued and confident to learn. Our warm, caring relationships and high expectations contribute to exceptional behaviour and strong emotional wellbeing

We have a whole-school approach to pastoral care and nurture and every member of staff is trained in The Six Principles of Nurture which outlines 6 core statements in supporting children to thrive and feel nurtured in our school.

Nurture is embedded throughout our school community. We build strong relationships with pupils and families, creating a positive, family‑feel environment where every child is appreciated and supported.

Our nurturing culture has been formally recognised through accreditation with Nurture UK, reflecting our commitment to putting relationships, wellbeing and emotional development at the heart of school life. 

Being recognised by Nurture UK affirms what our community already knows: at Hadlow Primary School, nurture isn’t an initiative—it is a way of being.

Illness, Accidents and Medical Care

If your child becomes unwell or has an accident during the school day, we will contact you as soon as possible. It is essential that we have an up‑to‑date emergency contact number so that we can reach you quickly when needed.

Qualified First Aiders are on duty throughout the day. If we feel your child needs to go home, we will ask you to come and collect them. In the rare event of a serious injury or illness where we are unable to contact you, your child may be taken to a doctor by the Headteacher or another designated adult, or accompanied to hospital by ambulance. We will continue trying to reach you so that you can join them as soon as possible.

Medical Appointments and Absence

If your child needs to attend a medical, dental or hospital appointment during school hours, please inform the Class Teacher by letter or email.
If your child is ill and unable to attend school, please telephone or email the school office on the first day of absence and on each subsequent day. 

Medicines in School
Children should never be sent to school with any tablets, medicines or any other kind of medication, with the exception of inhalers for the treatment of asthma.

We are willing to administer doses of medication to your child. A signed form should be completed at the school office to give permission for any medicine to be administered during school hours. The medicine will be stored in the school office for safekeeping. Medicines must be clearly labelled with contents, owners name and dosage. Please do not send more than necessary whenever possible.

Supporting Your Child’s Wellbeing

If there is anything happening at home that may affect your child’s wellbeing, please let us know. Even small changes or concerns can feel significant to a child. We listen sensitively, confidentially, and with the aim of supporting your child, and family, in the best possible way.