At Orchard Farm, wellbeing isn’t a bolt-on... it’s the beating heart of everything we do. Every child who walks through our gates deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s why pastoral care is embedded into every relationship, every routine, and every response.

Our team is fully trauma-informed, and our staff receive regular training in de-escalation, therapeutic communication, and understanding behaviours as communication. We know that behind every behaviour is a story - and our job is to listen, not to label.

We have trained Mental Health First Aiders on site at all times, as well as access to a dedicated counsellor who works closely with pupils requiring additional emotional support. For those who find it easier to open up outside formal spaces, we offer regular opportunities for quiet check-ins, key-worker sessions, and low-pressure therapeutic activities built into the day.

Our beautiful setting naturally lends itself to therapeutic connection. Our animal-assisted therapy programme - whether it’s working with the farm animals, grooming the dogs, or calming time with the reptiles - gives students a powerful outlet for trust-building, self-regulation and emotional growth.

We are proud to be a safe, inclusive environment for all. Every young person is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, identity, or starting point. 

Our anti-bullying culture is strong, open, and proactive, ensuring students feel empowered to speak out and support one another.

Whether a child is in crisis or simply needs a little reassurance, our approach remains the same: consistent, compassionate, and quietly confident. 

Because at Orchard Farm, wellbeing isn’t a department. It’s a promise.