At Copthorne Prep School, we believe that when children are happy, inspired, and supported, they thrive; not only in their learning, but in their growth as confident, curious, and compassionate individuals. Overview Our aim is to create an environment where every pupil is empowered to explore their potential, embrace challenges, and develop the skills and character needed to flourish in an ever-changing world. Through The Copthorne Way, we foster a culture where learning is celebrated, effort is recognised, and every child feels safe, valued, and respected. Our nurturing community encourages pupils to build strong relationships, develop resilience, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. At Copthorne, we are not just preparing pupils for their next school; we are preparing them for life. Pastoral care at Copthorne Prep is not just a priority, it is the foundation of everything we do. In our small, nurturing community, every child is known, valued, and celebrated. Here at Copthorne, everyone is someone. We firmly believe that happiness is the key to success. Happy children are confident, motivated, and ready to embrace learning. That’s why our unwavering focus is on ensuring every pupil feels safe, supported, and seen. Each child is championed daily by a dedicated Form Tutor, their first point of contact and consistent guide throughout their school journey. Surrounding them is our wider Pastoral Team, who work together to monitor wellbeing and create meaningful opportunities for growth and self-discovery. For those times when extra support is needed, our Wellbeing Guardian offers a compassionate ear and expert guidance. We also have a fully trained ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) on hand to provide targeted, nurturing interventions when required. At Copthorne, pastoral care is not a department – it’s a culture. And it’s one we live every single day.