Pastoral Support and Wellbeing

At Hugh Christie, pastoral support takes place through our Pastoral and Academic Leaders (PALs).

All students will be members of an advisory group. They will meet their Advisor every day.

If you have any general concerns about your child, their Advisor is the best person to contact in the first instance.

The aim is that an Advisor will remain with their group from Years 7 to 11. 

Each Year Group has a Pastoral Academic Leader (PAL) who is there to support students with improving achievement, attendance and behaviour.   Please contact your child’s advisor as a first point of contact.

Wellbeing and Mindfulness Coordinator

Mr Matthew Heather
01732 353544 Ext. 285

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The Pastoral Academic Leader (PAL’s) are:​

  • Year 7 – Becky Wells
  • Year 8 – Graeme Ions
  • Year 9 – Tommy Stamp
  • Year 10 – Lizzie Fillis
  • HOY 11 – Michelle Harding
  • HOY 12 & 13 – Laura Allen

​They are supported by Pastoral and Academic Managers (PAMs):

  • ​Years 7 & 8 – Cindy O’Hare
  • Years 9 & 10 – Casey Miller

Other key pastoral members of staff are:

  • Penny Basson – Student Support Coordinator
  • Neil Ingram – Behaviour Support Manager
  • Hannah Norman/ Rachel Burns – School Counsellors ​

Pastoral & Wellbeing Resources

​These resources are dedicated to children and young people’s general mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on mindfulness in developing coping skills in young people.

  • SafeSpot is an iPhone and Android app that promotes positive mental well-being in children and young people and has been designed to help children and young people with their coping skills.  ​
  • Calm Harm is an app designed to help resist or manage the urge to self-harm. 
  • Catch It is an app to help manage feelings like anxiety and depression and improve mental well-being. ​
  • Thrive is an app that helps prevent and manage stress, anxiety and related conditions.

Useful Websites

Useful Apps

General Support

  • Moodspark
  • Mindshift
  • Wellmind
  • Cove: Music – Create and Express Yourself

Stress / Anxiety Support

  • Chill Panda
  • Headspace
  • Clear Fear

Self-Harm Support

  • Calm Harm
  • Blue Ice

Useful Websites

Useful Apps

General Support

  • Moodspark
  • Mindshift
  • Wellmind
  • Cove: Music – Create and Express Yourself

Stress / Anxiety Support

  • Chill Panda
  • Headspace
  • Clear Fear

Self-Harm Support

  • Calm Harm
  • Blue Ice

Useful Websites

Useful Apps

  • Headspace
  • Mindshift
  • Calm
  • Thrive
  • Chill Panda
  • Cove

Release The Pressure – Kent County Council Mental Health Support

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Need support now? Text Kent to 85258 for in-the-moment help.

We are here for everyone, any age, 24/7.

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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

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Kent Children & Young People’s Single Point of Access. 

​For children aged 4-19 struggling with their emotional health. 

​If you are concerned about a young person’s mental health and not sure what help is needed. Call the Single Point of Access (SPA)

Tel: 0300 123 4496

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Togetherall

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Get support. Take control. Feel better.

For young people aged 16-18 in need of mental health support, including online counselling. ​

Share experiences in a safe, anonymous space. Benefit from practical well-being tools and resources.  Gain access in minutes, available all day, every day.

If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better. 

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