Supporting Young People and their Families

The Chase is a fully comprehensive school: We welcome students from a wide range of different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and we celebrate diversity in our community.  We recognise that the young people in our community face a huge variety of challenges in their daily lives which may at times become a barrier to learning and academic success.  We firmly believe that pastoral success and academic success go hand in hand - without strong pastoral care, some students may struggle to flourish academically and can suffer socially.

Providing Early Help and support means we can improve outcomes for young people and their families. If you are worried about a young person in our community, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s year leader to discuss your concern or for further information and advice.

Early Help, also known as early intervention, is support given to a family when a problem first emerges to avoid any concerns or issues escalating further and impacting on the young person’s development.  At The Chase, we offer a wide variety of Early Help support around a number of challenges that young people face,  from Mental Health support, to support with behaviour or challenges with learning.  The Pastoral Team work closely with the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) department to remove barriers to learning and encourage independence and success.  We firmly believe that ‘Inclusion Elevates All’.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

A supportive school ethos can encourage young people to feel safe and to talk about their feelings. It can:

•             reduce isolation in the emotions they experience;

•             relieve tension by enabling young people to talk and be listened to;

•             provide an opportunity to develop an appropriate vocabulary, making violence less likely as a way of expressing needs;

•             allow children to perceive situations more clearly for planning an action or change;

•             make children feel protected by a culture which actively promotes a ‘listening environment’ and challenges unacceptable practice.

Looking after your mental health is important. There are loads of things you can do, and different things will work for different people. The Childline website is a great source of tips and activities for helping young people to feel their best and keep calm.

It’s completely normal for young people to experience worries from time to time. If your child shares their concerns, talking it through with a family member or friend can often provide comfort that they need. However, if these worries become ongoing, leading to anxiety or low mood over several days or recurring frequently, it might be helpful for your child to receive extra support in addressing the root of their worries.

Attitude and Engagement

At The Chase, we understand that most young people come to school ready and eager to learn. We aim to nurture and strengthen this enthusiasm so that, when they leave, they have the skills, determination, and adaptability to continue learning throughout their lives. Developing these skills is essential for future success, as they help students gain new knowledge and adapt to a changing world.

While teachers guide learning and create a supportive environment, students benefit even more when they learn to manage their own learning. Some students may need extra support to develop this important skill to become independent learners who can regulate their own behaviour for positive outcomes. They need to be able to set goals, track their progress, and adjust their learning strategies when needed.

Support for young people and their families in Worcestershire

Support, courses and workshops for parents, carers and grandparents