At St Pius X, we recognise that children can only achieve their full potential when they feel safe, valued and emotionally secure. Our pastoral support provision is led through our dedicated G.E.M.S framework (Guidance, Encouragement, Mental health and Support).

Our G.E.M.S framework works in partnership with families, teaching staff and external health professionals to identify needs early and deliver targeted interventions.

Multi-Layered Pastoral Support Menu

TIER PROVISION & INTERVENTIONS
Universal Provision Whole-school PSHE, daily check-ins, worry boxes and whole-school events such as World Mental Health Day.
Targeted Internal Interventions • ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) – Structured 1-to-1 or small group sessions for emotional regulation, self-esteem and anxiety.

• Rainbows Provision – Peer support groups helping children process grief, loss, separation or family change.

• G.E.M.S Lunchtime Support – A safe, supervised space for social support and quiet interaction.
Specialist External Partners
  • INSIDEOUT Mental Health Support – Specialist 1-to-1 or small group emotional wellbeing mentoring.
  • The Junction – Community-based children’s emotional health support
  • HeadStart – giving all South Tees children and young people the necessary support to build resilience to achieve good emotional health.
  • Family & Health Services – CAMHS and NHS South Tees Neurodevelopmental Pathway support.

Parent Partnership and Early Intervention

Pastoral support is built on open communication with families. We host termly  Parent Drop-In sessions throughout the year, allowing families to discuss support routes, access guidance and work in partnership with our wellbeing team.