Pastoral Care

At Kew College Prep, pupils thrive in a happy, caring, and inclusive school community. Our small class sizes ensure that every child is known, supported, and challenged appropriately and teachers build strong relationships with pupils.

School Council

Pupil voice is highly valued at Kew College Prep. Through our active School Council, with elected representatives from each year group, children are empowered to share ideas, raise concerns, and contribute to shaping school life. This reinforces the strong sense of community and mutual respect that are such an important part of our school culture.

Art Buddies

Our innovative Art Buddies programme pairs Year 6 pupils with younger children, nurturing empathy, leadership, and positive connections across year groups. The Art Department also leads wellbeing clubs that support pupils’ mental health in creative and engaging ways.

Pets As Therapy

We are proud to be a school that prioritises emotional wellbeing. One of our most popular initiatives is our partnership with Pets As Therapy, a national charity that brings trained therapy dogs and their volunteer owners into schools. Children are given the chance to interact gently with the dogs, for example stroking, talking to, or simply sitting quietly beside them. Children are also given the opportunity to read to the dog. The presence of therapy animals has been shown to lower stress levels and improve overall mood, creating a more positive and emotionally supportive school environment. Reading to the visiting dog is shown to improve literacy skills and wellbeing, boost interest and enjoyment of reading, encourage positive social behaviours and enhance self-esteem.

Wellbeing Afternoons

Termly Wellbeing Afternoons introduce pupils to activities such as mindfulness, yoga, guided relaxation and other calming activities that nurture a healthy mindset.

Calm down kits

Calm down kits are in each classroom, to help children self-regulate their emotions when needed. These kits are a collection of simple tools and sensory items designed to help children manage their emotions and refocus when needed. They are available to all pupils and are a key part of our approach to self-regulation and emotional literacy. Calm down kits encourage children to recognise their feelings, develop coping strategies, and take positive steps towards managing their own wellbeing.