At Childwall Abbey School (C.A.S.), the wellbeing of our pupils is of paramount importance. As a community, we work together to make sure help and support are there whenever they are needed.

The Pastoral Team support pupils who may have barriers to their learning. These may include – Difficulties in Social Communication, Problems with Social Interaction, Anger issues, Bereavement, Attendance, Family difficulties, Sexuality, Personal Hygiene.

Pastoral Team members

• Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) – Jeff Radford
• Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) – Ian Watkins
• Attendance Lead – Ronnie Maloney
• Learning Mentor (Family support and Engagement) – Jeff Radford
• Mental Health Strategic Lead – Cath Piercy
• Mental Health Operational Lead (MHOL) – Emily Mary Brady
• Family Support and Engagement SLSO – Gemma McGinnigle
• School Counsellor – Sofia Dorian
• School Family Support Worker – Emma Cope
• School Nurse – Ms K. Garrity
• Educational Welfare Partner  (EWP) – Emma Crellin

All class groups also have a designated Pastoral Teacher and a Pastoral LSO.

Seeking help and advice

Parents/carers who have any concerns or who feel they need advice regarding their child’s physical or mental health, safety or wellbeing are strongly encouraged to contact school, without delay, initially by telephone. The sooner we know, the sooner we can help.

(School telephone number – 0151 722 1995)