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:
Gym Tots – Spring Sessions
Gym Tots We’re thrilled to share that our brand‐new programme Gym Tots is launching in January 2026 at Fairfield Prep! If you have a toddler aged 2–4 and you’re looking for a fun, active, and confidence-building class that you can share with them, this is it. Gym Tots is a weekly session designed especially for…
Baby & Toddler Music Group – Spring Sessions
Our Music Groups for babies and toddlers is back this January. These delightful sessions are designed to spark creativity in our youngest learners, while offering parents and carers a warm and welcoming space to bond, play and connect. Led by Andrew Groom, a specialist Primary Music Teacher at Fairfield Prep School with a wealth of…
Inspiring Pupils to Care About the World we Live In
Written by Alex Alves, Forest School & Outdoor Learning Teacher, Head of Geography and Sustainability Lead The thing that stands out to me most about the community of children at Fairfield is their curiosity when it comes to discovering the world around them; the hallmarks of great young geographers. Through the newly introduced Geography curriculum…
