Your child’s wellbeing matters to us as much as it does to you and we believe that a child’s happiness directly impacts on their academic, pastoral and co-curricular education.
Only if they are content and confident will they make the most of the doors that are opened for them; successful education starts with a partnership between the school, pupils and parents.
Communication is key in ensuring a great partnership between you as a parent and us as a school and we are committed to fostering this positive connection.
Pastoral care takes many forms, our dedicated staff members take their roles seriously, prioritising the needs of every pupil in all that they do. Whether it’s a teacher building a one-to-one relationship, our qualified school counsellor providing support, or our school nurse attending to health concerns, we are here to nurture your child in a caring environment. Our dedicated staff take their pastoral roles very seriously and put the needs of every pupil first in all that they do.
In today’s fast paced world, the importance of mental health and wellbeing cannot be overstated, especially among young individuals and we aim to help them develop the strategies they will need to navigate in our modern society. At Fairfield School we place significant emphasis on nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of all pupils and supporting their development via our Life Skills curriculum.
Several of our staff members are trained in children and young people’s mental health, including our qualified school counsellor, who is available to children when necessary. This ensures that every pupil has access to the support they may need as they navigate their school life.
Your child’s class teacher will know them best, and they will be your first point of contact either in person, by phone or by email. They will also keep in touch with you at regular intervals and are often informally available for a quick word at the beginning or end of the school day.
Latest News:
Promoting positive mental wellbeing
Children’s Mental Health Week From relaxing art workshops to mindfulness meditation, pupils across all year groups at Fairfield have been celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week this week. Designed to raise awareness about healthy habits and encourage our pupils to check in on their own mental wellbeing, taking time to focus on activities like these is an important…
The screentime challenge
Building healthy digital habits On a crisp autumn morning at Fairfield Prep, I asked our pre-prep pupils a simple question: “What games do you like to play at this time of year?” The answers came quickly. Mario Kart. Minecraft. A variety of app-based games. Not one child mentioned my childhood favourite of playing conkers under…
Kindergarten turns 10!
January 2026 marks a very special milestone for Fairfield as the School is celebrating 10 years since the opening of its Kindergarten – a wonderfully inclusive and supportive pre-school for children aged 3-5. Whilst the rest of the Fairfield new build was still under construction, the Kindergarten opened its doors with the same warm and inviting atmosphere that it is characterised by today. …
