Wellbeing

Our pupils’ wellbeing is paramount.

Red House has a well-deserved and long-standing reputation as a caring school.

Our delivery of high impact pastoral care has been recognised by Red House attaining the School’s Mental Health Award from The Carnegie Centre of Excellence. This demonstrates our passion for wellbeing and positive mental health. We work strategically to improve the wellness of our pupils, and this award has highlighted many areas of success, as well as helping us to plan for emotional health and wellbeing provision.

Our ‘Zen Den’ room offers pupils the opportunity for reflection, and mindfulness is embedded in our curriculum to help children develop coping skills and strategies.  Children are encouraged to be mindful throughout their day, using breathing techniques and meditation. ‘Wellbeing Wednesday’ allows pupils to focus on wellbeing activities.

Our outdoor classroom offers pupils the opportunity to learn new outdoor skills and also allows them to see education and learning as a multi-sensory experience.

Charlie, our Wellness Dog

Charlie, a black Labrador, is our official wellness dog. He is a much-loved member of the Red House family.

Charlie regularly attends the Junior School and Senior School and participates in a wide variety of activities.

All parents are asked for their consent for their child to be allowed access to him.

School dogs have been proven to help reduce anxiety, develop pupils’ academic confidence, increase their understanding of responsibility, develop empathy and nurturing skills, and provide companionship and a friendly welcome to school.

“The school has continued to develop its mindfulness programme and has ‘Zen’ clubs, wellness ambassadors and a wellbeing dog. Pupils throughout the school keep an ‘attitude of gratitude’ journal in which they record good deeds they have performed or received. These have a positive impact on behavior and attitudes in the school community. Pupils’ good mental health and wellbeing are a clear priority for the school, and pupils are supported effectively in these areas.”

Independent Schools Inspectorate

Safeguarding Leads

Mrs Samantha Lindsay-Symington

Designated Safeguarding Lead and Director of Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

Mr Ian Barnbrook-McKay

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (EYFS & Junior School)

Mrs Leanne Boyd-Smith

Governor (Safeguarding)

Dr Fiona Hunt

Governor (Deputy Safeguarding & Wellness)

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Taster Days: Monday 12 – Friday 16 October

We are holding a number of Taster Days throughout the week of Monday 12 - Friday 16 October. Come and experience life at Red House School!

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Entry for Year 7 in 2027/2028

Registrations are being taken for children in Year 6 wishing to join Year 7 in 2027 and also for children in Year 5 wishing to join Year 7 in 2028.

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Early Years Stay & Play: Tuesday 1 December

Free Early Years Stay & Play at Red House School Nursery on Tuesday 1 December! Arts & crafts, storytelling, and an elf hunt for children 2–4 years.

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Open Morning – Saturday 23 January 2027

Come and discover life at Red House. Tour our fantastic facilities and meet our dedicated staff.
+ Senior School: Arrival, 9am
+ Nursery & Junior School: Arrival, 9.30am

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