Student Wellbeing
Safe, Supported and Empowered
At Overnewton, each student's wellbeing is central to everything we do. Through safe relationships, restorative practices and a supportive environment, our students are empowered to grow in confidence, empathy and resilience from the very beginning of their school journey.
At Overnewton, we know a safe and supportive environment is essential for each student's growth and success. Research shows that when children feel connected and valued at school, they’re more engaged in their learning and achieve stronger academic outcomes. That’s why wellbeing and pastoral care are embedded in every stage of learning at Overnewton.
Click the image below to hear more from Amy Walker, Overnewton's Director of Wellbeing:
Watch to hear more from our Director of Wellbeing, Amy Walker
Wellbeing at Junior School
From the early years, we help students develop the ability to recognise and manage their emotions, build positive relationships, and regulate their behaviour - skills that set them up for success both in and beyond the classroom.
Students also play an active role in shaping their classroom environment. Together with their teachers, they create Classroom Agreements that reflect shared values and guide how they treat one another. This encourages accountability, cooperation, and a strong sense of community where every child feels supported to thrive.
Restorative Practices
When class agreements are broken, students and teachers work together using a restorative approach to repair harm and rebuild trust. This process is guided by our Restorative Practices Framework, which fosters respectful communication, emotional awareness, and empathy.
Through structured conversations - often held in a circle - students are supported to express their feelings, understand the impact of their actions, and take responsibility in a safe and respectful environment. These restorative interactions build essential social-emotional skills and help create a strong foundation for healthy relationships.
Circle Time plays a vital role in nurturing connection and community. By engaging in restorative dialogue from a young age, students develop the tools to manage conflict, resolve issues collaboratively, and grow as compassionate, reflective members of their school and wider community.
