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At Lincoln Minster School, we prioritise a child-centered and holistic approach to nurturing your child, allowing them to thrive. In our caring and supportive environment, students develop strong friendships and relationships with their peers. Our teachers work diligently to ensure that pupils feel secure and happy while achieving their best.
We are proud to be recognised as the Independent School of the Year for Student Wellbeing in the national Independent Schools of the Year Awards 2023, as well as a STEER Champion School. These accolades reflect our strong commitment to creating a happy, supportive, and nurturing environment for every child.
We believe wellbeing is essential to both personal growth and academic success. Our school values respect, kindness and excellence shape daily life and create a nurturing community.
Our pastoral curriculum includes workshops, guest speakers and national wellbeing initiatives, encouraging pupils to reflect, connect and care for themselves and others. Mindfulness is woven into daily routines through calming, hands-on activities, including:
Candle-lit reading time
Sensory nature walks
Calm listening time
Sensory play using mud, sand, and water
These simple but powerful moments help children regulate their emotions, build self-awareness and develop resilience.
We are proud to be recognised as a STEER Champion School, highlighting our commitment to early intervention and proactive pastoral care.
Using the STEER Tracking tool, we are able to track pupils’ social and emotional development with precision. This helps us identify where a child may need additional support, even before challenges become visible.
Our pastoral team uses this insight to provide personalised strategies that build resilience, confidence and emotional regulation. By acting early, we create a safety net around every pupil, ensuring no child is overlooked and everyone feels supported.
Outdoor learning is fundamental to our educational approach. We encourage children to explore, ask questions and discover the world around them, reinforcing that learning occurs everywhere, not just in the classroom.
The Pod is our dedicated wellbeing space located our outdoor play area. It offers a calm and supportive environment for students who may need a quiet place to study, talk or relax.
The Pod includes a practical workspace, a cosy seating area and sensory play resources, all designed to create a soothing atmosphere with calming lighting and gentle background music.
This inclusive space is accessible to all pupils and aligns with our commitment to promoting emotional wellbeing. The development of The Pod has been made possible through the generosity of the Friends of Lincoln Minster School.
Our ‘Mindful Monsters’ initiative uses a rhyming storybook to teach seven positive qualities, each represented by a colourful monster.
Pupils who show kindness, focus or calmness are rewarded with stickers linked to these monsters. It’s a fun, accessible way to build emotional intelligence and celebrate positive behaviours.
Pupils in Years 5 and 6 are trained as mental-health champions. Through interactive lessons and activities, they learn practical ways to support their peers and themselves.
They explore the importance of sleep, exercise and talking to trusted adults, while developing empathy and leadership skills. These champions help create a culture where talking openly about emotions and mental health is the norm.
Charlotte is Deputy Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead. She joined LMS in September 2023 from Haileybury College in Hertfordshire. Charlotte is passionate about all things pastoral, in particular boarding. She holds an MA in Education from the University of Exeter and is currently studying for a Doctorate of Education at Nottingham University. Charlotte works with the Heads of Key Stage and Tutors to support the pastoral development of all students at LMS. Alongside all things pastoral Charlotte also teaches Geography, coaches sailing and helps with the running of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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