SUPPORTING THE WHOLE CHILD

Pastoral Care

We place significant time and focus on the wellbeing and pastoral care of each child. As a small school, every child is known to all staff and is a valued part of our Pelican family.

We believe a happy, secure, confident child makes excellent all-round progress at school. We focus on helping each child make a smooth transition between home life and their first school experience as they gain the skills to become increasingly independent.

We understand some children can take time to settle into a new environment, so we work in partnership with families to understand the needs of each child.

We give as much thought and care to the development of our children’s social skills as we do to the academic curriculum. Our PSHE (personal, social and health education) lessons cover a wide range of areas including healthy lifestyles, emotions, relationships and family, personal and e-safety. In addition, Think Equal lessons are taught be every class teacher. These sessions are designed to teach emotional literacy and promote equality and global citizenship.

Yoga and mindfulness sessions help children learn how to manage their emotions and practise being calm and quiet after a busy day.

Our outdoor play spaces provide lots of opportunities for children to learn how to get along with each other and make friends. Many friendships formed at the Pelican last throughout The Perse and on into adulthood.

Visible supervision by caring staff enhances pupils’ sense of safety and belonging

ISI Inspection Report 2026

Healthy Eating

With our in-house caterers Lodestone House, we produce a wide range of healthy, freshly cooked hot and cold food options. We support children to choose a healthy balanced meal and encourage them to try out new foods.

Please talk to our admissions team if your child has specific dietary needs so that our team can work with you to manage their needs safely.

We know you want your child to be safe and happy throughout their time and school, and this is our priority too.